Staar Surgical (STAA) Research & Development (2010 - 2026)
Staar Surgical's (STAA) quarterly Research & Development came in at $26.9 million in Q3 2026, up 2.51% on a YoY basis from $26.3 million in Q3 2025, and up 9.94% quarter-over-quarter from $24.5 million in Q2 2026.
Analysis
Staar Surgical (STAA) Research & Development (2010 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Staar Surgical (STAA) has reported Research & Development for 17 consecutive years, with $26.9 million the latest figure, recorded in Q3 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q3 2026, Research & Development rose 2.51% year-over-year to $26.9 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jul 2026 stood at $100.8 million (down 8.86% YoY), and the FY2026 full-year result was $102.5 million, down 12.35% from the prior year.
- Research & Development climbed to $26.9 million in Q3 2026 per STAA's latest filing, from $24.5 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Research & Development topped out at $32.3 million in Q2 2023 and bottomed at $17.3 million in Q2 2022.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $26.1 million across 5 years, with a median of $26.4 million in 2023.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2023 and 2025: Research & Development jumped 52.6% in 2023, then decreased 18.74% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Research & Development stood at $24.2 million in 2022, then gained by 9.48% to $26.5 million in 2023, then rose by 7.26% to $28.4 million in 2024, then dropped by 17.52% to $23.5 million in 2025, then climbed by 14.85% to $26.9 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Research & Development over the past three periods registered $26.9 million, $24.5 million, and $25.8 million 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 | Abbott Laboratories | 180.55 Bn | 174.95 Bn | 7.27 Bn | 892.00 Mn |
| 2 | Intuitive Surgical | 128.01 Bn | 122.80 Bn | 1.96 Bn | 370.60 Mn |
| 3 | Medtronic | 117.17 Bn | 108.35 Bn | 6.34 Bn | 771.00 Mn |
| 4 | Stryker | 104.15 Bn | 100.67 Bn | 4.50 Bn | 434.00 Mn |
| 5 | Boston Scientific | 63.37 Bn | 62.83 Bn | 3.85 Bn | 554.00 Mn |
| 6 | Edwards Lifesciences | 49.75 Bn | 45.50 Bn | 1.35 Bn | 278.90 Mn |
| 7 | Alcon | 33.01 Bn | 31.55 Bn | 1.68 Bn | -663.00 Mn |
| 8 | Dexcom | 32.16 Bn | 30.22 Bn | 830.00 Mn | 153.00 Mn |
| 9 | Steris | 20.74 Bn | 20.25 Bn | 684.20 Mn | 28.60 Mn |
| 10 | Staar Surgical | 1.19 Bn | 1.01 Bn | 69.73 Mn | 26.94 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 26.94 Mn |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 24.51 Mn |
| Jan 2, 2026 | 25.84 Mn |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 23.46 Mn |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 26.28 Mn |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 26.95 Mn |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 28.44 Mn |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 28.87 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 31.01 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 26.71 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2023 | 26.52 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 26.61 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 32.28 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 26.35 Mn |
| Dec 30, 2022 | 24.22 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 23.13 Mn |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 24.23 Mn |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 17.27 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 17.07 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 18.18 Mn |