Wealthfront (WLTH) Research & Development (2024 - 2026)
Wealthfront (WLTH) posted Research & Development of $33.7 million for Q2 2026, down 77.53% on a QoQ basis from $150.1 million in Q1 2026, and up 66.64% year-over-year from $20.2 million in Q2 2025.
Analysis
Wealthfront (WLTH) Research & Development (2024 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Wealthfront has reported Research & Development for 3 years, with the latest figure at $33.7 million in Q2 2026.
- On a quarterly basis, Research & Development rose 66.64% year-over-year to $33.7 million in Q2 2026; TTM through Apr 2026 was $224.9 million, a N/A change from a year earlier, with the FY2026 full-year figure at $212.4 million, up 229.28% from the prior year.
- Research & Development was $33.7 million for Q2 2026 at Wealthfront, down from $150.1 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Research & Development was $150.1 million in Q1 2026, with the low at $17.1 million in Q4 2024.
- Average Research & Development over 3 years is $43.3 million, with a median of $20.6 million recorded in 2025.
- The sharpest annual moves came in 2025 and 2026: Research & Development grew 22.62% in 2025, then soared 729.73% in 2026.
- Over 3 years, Research & Development stood at $17.1 million in 2024, then advanced by 22.62% to $20.9 million in 2025, then soared by 61.15% to $33.7 million in 2026.
- The last three Research & Development figures came in at $33.7 million (Q2 2026), $150.1 million (Q1 2026), and $20.9 million (Q4 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock | 173.88 Bn | 160.24 Bn | - | - |
| 2 | Spdr Gold Trust | 143.21 Bn | -414.80 Bn | - | - |
| 3 | World Gold Trust | 30.03 Bn | -73.04 Bn | - | - |
| 4 | Ishares Gold Trust | 27.84 Bn | -32.27 Bn | - | - |
| 5 | Principal Financial | 25.04 Bn | -27.21 Bn | 1.91 Bn | - |
| 6 | iShares Silver Trust | 23.18 Bn | -5.03 Bn | - | - |
| 7 | Franklin Resources | 17.63 Bn | 15.39 Bn | - | 555.40 Mn |
| 8 | Invesco | 14.60 Bn | 14.32 Bn | 1.79 Bn | - |
| 9 | Affiliated Managers | 9.57 Bn | 10.05 Bn | - | - |
| 10 | Wealthfront | 1.43 Bn | 1.00 Bn | 79.26 Mn | 33.72 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | 33.72 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 150.06 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 20.92 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 20.23 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 18.09 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 17.06 Mn |