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Dropbox (DBX) R&D spending by quarter
Dropbox's R&D spending was $185M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1% from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $178M (Q1 2025) to $188M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $185M | -1% | +2% |
| Q2 2026 | $188M | +2% | +2% |
| Q1 2026 | $184M | +1% | +3% |
| Q3 2025 | $182M | -1% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $184M | +3% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $178M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Dropbox, Q3 2026: revenue $637M (+0.5% year over year), operating margin 27.5%, net earnings $116M, operating cash flow $259M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Dropbox's R&D spending?
Dropbox's R&D spending was $185M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -1% from Q2 2026.
How has Dropbox's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $178M (Q1 2025) to $188M (Q2 2026).