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Alphabet (GOOGL) R&D spending by quarter
Alphabet's R&D spending was $20.6B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +13% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $13.6B (Q1 2025) to $20.6B (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $20.6B | +13% | +36% |
| Q2 2026 | $18.2B | +7% | +32% |
| Q1 2026 | $17.0B | -8% | +26% |
| Q4 2025 | $18.6B | +23% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $15.2B | +10% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $13.8B | +2% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $13.6B | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Alphabet, Q3 2026: revenue $127.6B (+25% year over year), operating margin 31.8%, net earnings $26.5B, operating cash flow $42.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Alphabet's R&D spending?
Alphabet's R&D spending was $20.6B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +13% from Q2 2026.
How has Alphabet's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $13.6B (Q1 2025) to $20.6B (Q3 2026).