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Datadog (DDOG) R&D spending by quarter
Datadog's R&D spending was $492M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $341M (Q1 2025) to $492M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $492M | +3% | +22% |
| Q2 2026 | $478M | +10% | +23% |
| Q1 2026 | $435M | +4% | +28% |
| Q4 2025 | $418M | +4% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $402M | +4% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $387M | +14% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $341M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Datadog, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (+35% year over year), operating margin 6.2%, net earnings $118M, operating cash flow $290M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Datadog's R&D spending?
Datadog's R&D spending was $492M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026.
How has Datadog's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $341M (Q1 2025) to $492M (Q3 2026).