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Netflix (NFLX) R&D spending by quarter
Netflix's R&D spending was $1.0B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $823M (Q1 2025) to $1.0B (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $1.0B | +3% | +21% |
| Q2 2026 | $1.0B | +5% | +22% |
| Q1 2026 | $960M | +8% | +17% |
| Q4 2025 | $890M | +4% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $854M | +4% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $825M | +0.2% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $823M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Netflix, Q3 2026: revenue $12.9B (+12% year over year), operating margin 34.6%, net earnings $3.7B, operating cash flow $3.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Netflix's R&D spending?
Netflix's R&D spending was $1.0B in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +3% from Q2 2026.
How has Netflix's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $823M (Q1 2025) to $1.0B (Q3 2026).