Proto Labs (PRLB) Research & Development (2011 - 2026)
Proto Labs' (PRLB) quarterly Research & Development came in at $25.7 million in Q2 2026, up 3.85% year-over-year from $24.7 million in Q2 2025, and up 3.64% quarter-over-quarter from $24.8 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Proto Labs (PRLB) Research & Development (2011 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Proto Labs has disclosed Research & Development across 16 years of filings, most recently posting $25.7 million for Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 3.85% year-over-year to $25.7 million; the TTM figure through Jun 2026 stood at $100.3 million (up 6.58% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $98.3 million, up 6.78% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $25.7 million for Q2 2026 at Proto Labs, up from $24.8 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $25.7 million in Q2 2026 to a low of $20.5 million in Q4 2022.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $22.8 million, with a median of $22.8 million recorded in 2024.
- Year-over-year, Research & Development declined 3.87% in 2022 and grew 9.82% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $20.5 million in 2022, then grew by 6.38% to $21.8 million in 2023, then climbed by 5.4% to $23.0 million in 2024, then gained by 9.82% to $25.3 million in 2025, then increased by 1.67% to $25.7 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $25.7 million in Q2 2026, $24.8 million in Q1 2026, and $25.3 million in Q4 2025.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto Labs | 1.91 Bn | 1.76 Bn | 69.34 Mn | 25.68 Mn |
| 2 | Stratasys | 617.73 Mn | -119.47 Bn | 58.24 Mn | 19.46 Mn |
| 3 | 3D Systems | 488.62 Mn | 360.66 Mn | 34.46 Mn | 9.97 Mn |
| 4 | Nano Dimension | 319.25 Mn | -30.24 Mn | 13.29 Mn | 8.41 Mn |
| 5 | Velo3D | 307.00 Mn | 215.85 Mn | 4.44 Mn | 4.33 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 25.68 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 24.78 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 25.26 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 24.57 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 24.73 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 23.75 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 23.00 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 22.62 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 23.29 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 23.16 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 21.83 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 21.68 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 21.73 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 22.45 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 20.52 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 20.59 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 21.06 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 20.59 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 20.23 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 21.42 Mn |