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First Solar (FSLR) R&D spending by quarter
First Solar's R&D spending was $67.2M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -12% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $52.4M (Q1 2025) to $76.2M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $67.2M | -12% | +11% |
| Q2 2026 | $76.2M | +14% | +40% |
| Q1 2026 | $66.9M | +2% | +28% |
| Q4 2025 | $66.0M | +9% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $60.6M | +11% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $54.5M | +4% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $52.4M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
First Solar, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (-23% year over year), operating margin 44.4%, net earnings $571M, operating cash flow −$42.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is First Solar's R&D spending?
First Solar's R&D spending was $67.2M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -12% from Q2 2026.
How has First Solar's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $52.4M (Q1 2025) to $76.2M (Q2 2026).