Rambus (RMBS) Research & Development (2009 - 2026)
Rambus (RMBS) recorded quarterly Research & Development of $51.1 million in Q2 2026, up 1.73% on a QoQ basis from $50.2 million in Q1 2026, and up 10.29% YoY from $46.3 million in Q2 2025.
Analysis
Rambus (RMBS) Research & Development (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Rambus (RMBS) has reported Research & Development for 18 consecutive years, with $51.1 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 10.29% year-over-year to $51.1 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at $200.1 million (up 15.03% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $187.7 million, up 15.24% from the prior year.
- Research & Development was $51.1 million for Q2 2026 at Rambus, up from $50.2 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Research & Development was $51.1 million in Q2 2026, with the low at $36.0 million in Q4 2023.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $42.6 million across 5 years, with a median of $41.4 million in 2023.
- Annual changes were most pronounced in 2022 — Research & Development gained 25.64% — and 2024, when it slipped 10.83%.
- Tracing RMBS's Research & Development over 5 years: stood at $40.1 million in 2022, then decreased by 10.31% to $36.0 million in 2023, then climbed by 21.43% to $43.7 million in 2024, then grew by 12.7% to $49.2 million in 2025, then rose by 3.76% to $51.1 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Research & Development figures were $51.1 million in Q2 2026, $50.2 million in Q1 2026, and $49.2 million in Q4 2025.
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 | Rambus | 9.43 Bn | 8.61 Bn | 165.41 Mn | 51.10 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 51.10 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 50.23 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 49.25 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 49.51 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 46.33 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 42.62 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 43.70 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 41.30 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 40.53 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 37.36 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 35.99 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 37.37 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 41.58 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 41.90 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 40.12 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 39.30 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 39.54 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 39.82 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 36.26 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 35.59 Mn |