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Ouster (OUST) R&D spending by quarter
Ouster's R&D spending was $18.6M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -4% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $15.0M (Q1 2025) to $19.3M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $18.6M | -4% | +4% |
| Q2 2026 | $19.3M | +20% | +13% |
| Q1 2026 | $16.1M | +5% | +7% |
| Q4 2025 | $15.3M | -14% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $17.8M | +4% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $17.1M | +14% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $15.0M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Ouster, Q3 2026: revenue $59.3M (+50% year over year), operating margin -32.5%, net loss $14.2M, operating cash flow −$29.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Ouster's R&D spending?
Ouster's R&D spending was $18.6M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -4% from Q2 2026.
How has Ouster's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $15.0M (Q1 2025) to $19.3M (Q2 2026).