Samsara (IOT) Research & Development (2021 - 2026)
Samsara's (IOT) quarterly Research & Development came in at $203.6 million in Q2 2026, up 23.1% year-over-year from $165.4 million in Q2 2025, and up 15.75% quarter-over-quarter from $175.9 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Samsara (IOT) Research & Development (2021 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Samsara has disclosed Research & Development across 6 years of filings, most recently posting $203.6 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 23.1% year-over-year to $203.6 million; the TTM figure through May 2026 stood at $722.0 million (up 16.52% YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $683.8 million, up 13.65% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $203.6 million for Q2 2026 at Samsara, up from $175.9 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $203.6 million in Q2 2026 to a low of $87.4 million in Q2 2022.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $137.2 million, with a median of $140.2 million recorded in 2024.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development jumped 67.25% in 2022 and retreated 22.38% in 2023.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $94.1 million in 2022, then climbed by 24.16% to $116.8 million in 2023, then gained by 28.5% to $150.1 million in 2024, then grew by 12.21% to $168.4 million in 2025, then advanced by 20.91% to $203.6 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $203.6 million in Q2 2026, $175.9 million in Q1 2026, and $168.4 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsara | 23.05 Bn | 22.25 Bn | 361.14 Mn | 203.60 Mn |
| 2 | Manhattan Associates | 12.23 Bn | 12.04 Bn | 168.33 Mn | 34.77 Mn |
| 3 | Descartes Systems | 6.49 Bn | 6.11 Bn | 150.18 Mn | 27.40 Mn |
| 4 | Sps Commerce | 2.89 Bn | 2.72 Bn | 138.79 Mn | 43.94 Mn |
| 5 | Via Transportation | 2.17 Bn | 1.83 Bn | 55.61 Mn | 26.11 Mn |
| 6 | Karooooo | 2.01 Bn | 1.91 Bn | 54.48 Mn | -3.62 Mn |
| 7 | Ituran Location & Control | 1.03 Bn | 925.57 Mn | 53.35 Mn | 5.54 Mn |
| 8 | Verra Mobility | 585.75 Mn | 530.95 Mn | 249.38 Mn | - |
| 9 | Powerfleet | 397.14 Mn | 364.32 Mn | 61.16 Mn | 4.36 Mn |
| 10 | ReposiTrak | 142.32 Mn | 113.61 Mn | 5.00 Mn | 1.49 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | 203.60 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 175.91 Mn |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 168.39 Mn |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 174.08 Mn |
| May 3, 2025 | 165.40 Mn |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 152.65 Mn |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 150.07 Mn |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 151.49 Mn |
| May 4, 2024 | 147.44 Mn |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 133.01 Mn |
| Oct 28, 2023 | 116.78 Mn |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 117.91 Mn |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 118.96 Mn |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 96.75 Mn |
| Oct 29, 2022 | 94.06 Mn |
| Jul 30, 2022 | 91.84 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 87.45 Mn |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 124.64 Mn |
| Oct 30, 2021 | 58.70 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 55.58 Mn |