Filing Flows › AEye (LIDR) › R&D spending
AEye (LIDR) R&D spending by quarter
AEye's R&D spending was $4.6M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -3% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $3.1M (Q3 2025) to $4.7M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $4.6M | -3% | +51% |
| Q2 2026 | $4.7M | +26% | +29% |
| Q1 2026 | $3.8M | +1% | +8% |
| Q4 2025 | $3.7M | +21% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $3.1M | -17% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $3.7M | +5% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $3.5M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
AEye, Q3 2026: revenue $506K (+912% year over year), net loss $11.2M, operating cash flow −$8.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is AEye's R&D spending?
AEye's R&D spending was $4.6M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -3% from Q2 2026.
How has AEye's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $3.1M (Q3 2025) to $4.7M (Q2 2026).