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Meta Platforms (META) R&D spending by quarter
Meta Platforms' R&D spending was $20.1B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -7% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $12.2B (Q1 2025) to $21.7B (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $20.1B | -7% | +32% |
| Q2 2026 | $21.7B | +22% | +67% |
| Q1 2026 | $17.7B | +3% | +46% |
| Q4 2025 | $17.1B | +13% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $15.1B | +17% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $12.9B | +7% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $12.2B | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Meta Platforms, Q3 2026: revenue $64.6B (+26% year over year), operating margin 20.1%, net earnings $9.9B, operating cash flow $32.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Meta Platforms' R&D spending?
Meta Platforms' R&D spending was $20.1B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -7% from Q2 2026.
How has Meta Platforms' R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $12.2B (Q1 2025) to $21.7B (Q2 2026).