Wealthfront (WLTH) Research & Development (2024 - 2026)
Wealthfront (WLTH) recorded quarterly Research & Development of $150.1 million in Q1 2026, up 617.22% quarter-over-quarter from $20.9 million in Q4 2025, and up 729.73% on a YoY basis from $18.1 million in Q1 2025.
Wealthfront (WLTH) Research & Development (2024 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wealthfront's Research & Development history runs 3 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $150.1 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Research & Development rose 729.73% year-over-year to $150.1 million; the TTM figure through Jan 2026 stood at $206.1 million (changed N/A YoY), while the FY2026 annual figure was $212.4 million, up 229.28% from the prior year.
- Research & Development was $150.1 million for Q1 2026 at Wealthfront, up from $20.9 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Research & Development ranged from a high of $150.1 million in Q1 2026 to a low of $17.1 million in Q4 2024.
- Historically, Research & Development has averaged $51.5 million across 3 years, with a median of $19.5 million in 2025.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2025 and 2026: Research & Development climbed 22.62% in 2025, then surged 729.73% in 2026.
- A 3-year view of Research & Development shows it stood at $17.1 million in 2024, then gained by 22.62% to $20.9 million in 2025, then soared by 617.22% to $150.1 million in 2026.
- The last three Research & Development figures came in at $150.1 million (Q1 2026), $20.9 million (Q4 2025), and $18.1 million (Q1 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sap Se | 262.33 Bn | 244.36 Bn | 8.16 Bn | -1.99 Bn |
| 2 | Full Truck Alliance | 173.49 Bn | 170.93 Bn | - | -37.02 Mn |
| 3 | Salesforce | 158.80 Bn | 146.96 Bn | 8.56 Bn | 1.63 Bn |
| 4 | Shopify | 144.36 Bn | 138.62 Bn | 1.55 Bn | 437.00 Mn |
| 5 | Uber Technologies | 144.25 Bn | 143.21 Bn | 11.88 Bn | 951.00 Mn |
| 6 | ServiceNow | 118.74 Bn | 113.56 Bn | 2.83 Bn | 823.00 Mn |
| 7 | Cadence Design Systems | 107.33 Bn | 105.92 Bn | 1.26 Bn | 508.44 Mn |
| 8 | Adobe | 100.50 Bn | 93.61 Bn | 5.73 Bn | 1.11 Bn |
| 9 | Automatic Data Processing | 92.49 Bn | 89.26 Bn | 2.87 Bn | 253.90 Mn |
| 10 | Wealthfront | 470.74 Mn | 29.94 Mn | 72.81 Mn | 150.06 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 150.06 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 20.92 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 18.09 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 17.06 Mn |