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Qualcomm (QCOM) R&D spending by quarter
Qualcomm's R&D spending was $2.7B in Q4 FY26 (fourth quarter fiscal 2026), +3% from Q3 FY26. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $2.2B (Q2 FY25) to $2.7B (Q4 FY26).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY26 | $2.7B | +3% | +13% |
| Q3 FY26 | $2.6B | +6% | +17% |
| Q2 FY26 | $2.5B | +0.4% | +11% |
| Q1 FY26 | $2.5B | +4% | — |
| Q4 FY25 | $2.4B | +6% | — |
| Q3 FY25 | $2.2B | +0.5% | — |
| Q2 FY25 | $2.2B | — | — |
Q4 FY26 at a glance
Qualcomm, Q4 FY26: revenue $10.3B (-8% year over year), operating margin 13.1%, net earnings $1.3B, operating cash flow $2.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Qualcomm's R&D spending?
Qualcomm's R&D spending was $2.7B in Q4 FY26 (fourth quarter fiscal 2026), +3% from Q3 FY26.
How has Qualcomm's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $2.2B (Q2 FY25) to $2.7B (Q4 FY26).