Nvidia (NVDA) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
Nvidia's (NVDA) quarterly Research & Development came in at $7.1 billion in Q3 2026, up 64.39% on a YoY basis from $4.3 billion in Q3 2025, and up 11.6% quarter-over-quarter from $6.3 billion in Q2 2026.
Analysis
Nvidia (NVDA) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Nvidia (NVDA) has reported Research & Development for 18 consecutive years, with $7.1 billion the latest figure, recorded in Q3 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q3 2026, Research & Development rose 64.39% year-over-year to $7.1 billion; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jul 2026 stood at $23.6 billion (up 53.35% YoY), and the FY2026 full-year result was $18.5 billion, up 43.23% from the prior year.
- Research & Development improved to $7.1 billion in Q3 2026 per NVDA's latest filing, from $6.3 billion in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Research & Development topped out at $7.1 billion in Q3 2026 and bottomed at $1.5 billion in Q1 2022.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $3.3 billion across 5 years, with a median of $2.7 billion in 2024.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2026: Research & Development gained 11.84% in 2023, then surged 64.39% in 2026.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $1.9 billion in 2022, then advanced by 17.94% to $2.3 billion in 2023, then soared by 47.78% to $3.4 billion in 2024, then surged by 38.79% to $4.7 billion in 2025, then jumped by 49.93% to $7.1 billion in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Research & Development over the past three periods registered $7.1 billion, $6.3 billion, and $5.5 billion for Q3 2026, Q2 2026, and Q1 2026 respectively.
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 | Sitime | 16.85 Bn | 14.93 Bn | 99.14 Mn | 36.12 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 7.05 Bn |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 6.32 Bn |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 5.51 Bn |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 4.71 Bn |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 4.29 Bn |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 3.99 Bn |
| Jan 26, 2025 | 3.71 Bn |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 3.39 Bn |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 3.09 Bn |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 2.72 Bn |
| Jan 28, 2024 | 2.47 Bn |
| Oct 29, 2023 | 2.29 Bn |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 2.04 Bn |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 1.88 Bn |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 1.95 Bn |
| Oct 30, 2022 | 1.95 Bn |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 1.82 Bn |
| May 1, 2022 | 1.62 Bn |
| Jan 30, 2022 | 1.47 Bn |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 1.40 Bn |