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Firefly Aerospace (FLY) R&D spending by quarter
Firefly Aerospace's R&D spending was $71.5M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +6% from Q1 2026. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from $45.8M (Q2 2025) to $71.5M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $71.5M | +6% | +56% |
| Q1 2026 | $67.5M | +17% | — |
| Q4 2025 | $57.6M | +18% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $48.8M | +7% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $45.8M | — | — |
Q2 2026 at a glance
Firefly Aerospace, Q2 2026: revenue $118M (+657% year over year), operating margin -80.9%, net loss $92.3M, operating cash flow −$81.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Firefly Aerospace's R&D spending?
Firefly Aerospace's R&D spending was $71.5M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +6% from Q1 2026.
How has Firefly Aerospace's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from $45.8M (Q2 2025) to $71.5M (Q2 2026).