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eBay (EBAY) R&D spending by quarter
eBay's R&D spending was $517M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +7% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $362M (Q1 2025) to $517M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $517M | +7% | +22% |
| Q2 2026 | $484M | +8% | +15% |
| Q1 2026 | $450M | +3% | +24% |
| Q4 2025 | $436M | +3% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $423M | +0.5% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $421M | +16% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $362M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
eBay, Q3 2026: revenue $3.2B (+14% year over year), operating margin 19.2%, net earnings $497M, operating cash flow $875M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is eBay's R&D spending?
eBay's R&D spending was $517M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +7% from Q2 2026.
How has eBay's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $362M (Q1 2025) to $517M (Q3 2026).