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Backblaze (BLZE) R&D spending by quarter
Backblaze's R&D spending was $11.3M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $11.0M (Q2 2026) to $11.9M (Q2 2025).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $11.3M | +3% | — |
| Q2 2026 | $11.0M | -3% | -7% |
| Q1 2026 | $11.3M | +1% | -5% |
| Q4 2025 | $11.1M | -6% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $11.9M | +0.2% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $11.9M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Backblaze, Q3 2026: revenue $46.7M (+26% year over year), operating margin -3.0%, net loss $2.4M, operating cash flow $9.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Backblaze's R&D spending?
Backblaze's R&D spending was $11.3M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026.
How has Backblaze's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $11.0M (Q2 2026) to $11.9M (Q2 2025).