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International Business Machines (IBM) R&D spending by quarter
International Business Machines' R&D spending was $2.4B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $1.9B (Q1 2025) to $2.4B (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $2.4B | +3% | +14% |
| Q2 2026 | $2.3B | +6% | +10% |
| Q1 2026 | $2.2B | -0.6% | +11% |
| Q4 2025 | $2.2B | +5% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $2.1B | -0.7% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $2.1B | +8% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $1.9B | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
International Business Machines, Q3 2026: revenue $17.1B (+5% year over year), operating margin 14.5%, net earnings $2.2B, operating cash flow $4.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is International Business Machines' R&D spending?
International Business Machines' R&D spending was $2.4B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026.
How has International Business Machines' R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $1.9B (Q1 2025) to $2.4B (Q3 2026).
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