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Snap (SNAP) R&D spending by quarter
Snap's R&D spending was $478M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -12% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $424M (Q1 2025) to $542M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $478M | -12% | +5% |
| Q2 2026 | $542M | +13% | +22% |
| Q1 2026 | $478M | +1% | +13% |
| Q4 2025 | $473M | +4% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $453M | +2% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $443M | +5% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $424M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Snap, Q3 2026: revenue $1.7B (+14% year over year), operating margin 4.5%, net earnings $56.5M, operating cash flow $210M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Snap's R&D spending?
Snap's R&D spending was $478M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -12% from Q2 2026.
How has Snap's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $424M (Q1 2025) to $542M (Q2 2026).