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Research Frontiers (REFR) R&D spending by quarter

Research Frontiers' R&D spending was $120K in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -7% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $120K (Q3 2026) to $169K (Q2 2025).

Research Frontiers R&D spending by quarterResearch Frontiers R&D spending by quarter$163KQ1 2025$169KQ2 2025$142KQ3 2025$135KQ4 2025$145KQ1 2026$129KQ2 2026$120KQ3 2026
QuarterR&D spendingQ/QY/Y
Q3 2026$120K-7%-16%
Q2 2026$129K-11%-24%
Q1 2026$145K+8%-11%
Q4 2025$135K-5%—
Q3 2025$142K-16%—
Q2 2025$169K+4%—
Q1 2025$163K——

Q3 2026 at a glance

Research Frontiers, Q3 2026: revenue $77K (-79% year over year), operating margin -672.5%, net loss $510K, operating cash flow −$443K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is Research Frontiers' R&D spending?

Research Frontiers' R&D spending was $120K in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -7% from Q2 2026.

How has Research Frontiers' R&D spending changed?

Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $120K (Q3 2026) to $169K (Q2 2025).

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