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Intel (INTC) R&D spending by quarter
Intel's R&D spending was $3.5B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $3.2B (Q3 2025) to $3.7B (Q2 2025).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $3.5B | +4% | +8% |
| Q2 2026 | $3.4B | -0.2% | -9% |
| Q1 2026 | $3.4B | +4% | -7% |
| Q3 2025 | $3.2B | -12% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $3.7B | +1% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $3.6B | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Intel, Q3 2026: revenue $16.5B (+21% year over year), operating margin 15.3%, net earnings $3.3B, operating cash flow $5.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Intel's R&D spending?
Intel's R&D spending was $3.5B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +4% from Q2 2026.
How has Intel's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from $3.2B (Q3 2025) to $3.7B (Q2 2025).