Ambarella (AMBA) Research & Development (2011 - 2026)
Ambarella's (AMBA) quarterly Research & Development came in at $50.6 million in Q3 2026, down 15.32% year-over-year from $59.7 million in Q3 2025, and down 13.0% quarter-over-quarter from $58.1 million in Q2 2026.
Analysis
Ambarella (AMBA) Research & Development (2011 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Ambarella has disclosed Research & Development across 16 years of filings, most recently posting $50.6 million for Q3 2026.
- In Q3 2026, Research & Development fell 15.32% year-over-year to $50.6 million; the TTM figure through Jul 2026 stood at $228.7 million (down 2.17% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $238.5 million, up 5.49% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $50.6 million for Q3 2026 at Ambarella, down from $58.1 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $61.5 million in Q4 2025 to a low of $46.7 million in Q2 2022.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $54.8 million, with a median of $54.4 million recorded in 2023.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development jumped 32.31% in 2022 and decreased 15.32% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $52.9 million in 2022, then increased by 1.59% to $53.7 million in 2023, then rose by 8.73% to $58.4 million in 2024, then gained by 5.24% to $61.5 million in 2025, then slipped by 17.69% to $50.6 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $50.6 million in Q3 2026, $58.1 million in Q2 2026, and $58.5 million in Q1 2026.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nvidia | 5,260.79 Bn | 5,195.56 Bn | 72.14 Bn | 7.05 Bn |
| 2 | Broadcom | 1,728.14 Bn | 1,704.17 Bn | 20.46 Bn | 2.90 Bn |
| 3 | Advanced Micro Devices | 842.32 Bn | 829.21 Bn | 6.20 Bn | 2.53 Bn |
| 4 | Arm Holdings | 280.94 Bn | 277.05 Bn | 1.25 Bn | -838.00 Mn |
| 5 | Marvell Technology | 207.04 Bn | 203.10 Bn | 1.46 Bn | 741.10 Mn |
| 6 | Qualcomm | 192.34 Bn | 184.04 Bn | 5.28 Bn | 2.61 Bn |
| 7 | Monolithic Power Systems | 60.66 Bn | 59.25 Bn | 541.07 Mn | 118.62 Mn |
| 8 | Astera Labs | 50.52 Bn | 49.27 Bn | 287.57 Mn | 135.90 Mn |
| 9 | Credo Technology Group Holding | 30.60 Bn | 29.83 Bn | 309.08 Mn | 114.52 Mn |
| 10 | Ambarella | 3.00 Bn | 2.72 Bn | 62.42 Mn | 50.58 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 50.58 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 58.14 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 58.52 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 61.45 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 59.73 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 58.82 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 56.82 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 58.39 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 56.76 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 54.14 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 51.99 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 53.70 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 54.92 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 54.44 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 53.05 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 52.86 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 52.34 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 46.69 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 48.54 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 41.36 Mn |