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Element Solutions (ESI) R&D spending by quarter
Element Solutions' R&D spending was $22.9M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +17% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $15.9M (Q1 2025) to $22.9M (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $22.9M | +17% | +27% |
| Q2 2026 | $19.5M | -3% | +20% |
| Q1 2026 | $20.2M | +16% | +27% |
| Q4 2025 | $17.4M | -4% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $18.1M | +12% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $16.2M | +2% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $15.9M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Element Solutions, Q3 2026: revenue $995M (+52% year over year), operating margin 11.4%, net earnings $65.7M, operating cash flow $159M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Element Solutions' R&D spending?
Element Solutions' R&D spending was $22.9M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +17% from Q2 2026.
How has Element Solutions' R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $15.9M (Q1 2025) to $22.9M (Q3 2026).