Pony AI (PONY) Research & Development (2023 - 2026)
Pony AI's (PONY) quarterly Research & Development came in at -$56.2 million in Q2 2026, down 14.7% year-over-year from -$65.9 million in Q2 2025, and down 17.46% quarter-over-quarter from -$47.9 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Pony AI (PONY) Research & Development (2023 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Pony AI has disclosed Research & Development across 4 years of filings, most recently posting -$56.2 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development fell 14.7% year-over-year to -$56.2 million; the TTM figure through Jun 2026 stood at -$225.0 million (up 19.05% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was -$217.4 million, up 9.48% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at -$56.2 million for Q2 2026 at Pony AI, down from -$47.9 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of -$29.0 million in Q2 2024 to a low of -$147.8 million in Q4 2024.
- Average Research & Development over 4 years is -$53.9 million, with a median of -$47.9 million recorded in 2026.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development slumped 375.68% in 2024 and soared 59.06% in 2025.
- Over 4 years, Research & Development stood at -$31.1 million in 2023, then tumbled by 375.68% to -$147.8 million in 2024, then soared by 59.06% to -$60.5 million in 2025, then grew by 7.08% to -$56.2 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were -$56.2 million in Q2 2026, -$47.9 million in Q1 2026, and -$60.5 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora Innovation | 12.79 Bn | 11.58 Bn | -5.00 Mn | 211.00 Mn |
| 2 | Mobileye Global | 6.65 Bn | 5.34 Bn | 235.00 Mn | 207.00 Mn |
| 3 | Pony AI | 2.59 Bn | 2.59 Bn | 6.35 Mn | -56.24 Mn |
| 4 | WeRide | 1.77 Bn | 1.11 Bn | 12.76 Mn | -63.79 Mn |
| 5 | Kodiak AI | 732.11 Mn | 581.06 Mn | - | 22.70 Mn |
| 6 | ECARX Holdings | 355.59 Mn | 152.69 Mn | 44.50 Mn | -29.10 Mn |
| 7 | Cyngn | 10.21 Mn | 10.21 Mn | 55,476.00 | 3.15 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | -56.24 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | -47.88 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -60.52 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | -60.38 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -49.03 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | -47.49 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | -147.84 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -33.61 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -29.01 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | -29.71 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -31.08 Mn |