Operating Expenses

R&D

MACOM Technology Solutions R&D increased by 3.8% to $68.98M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.3%, from $57.84M to $68.98M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 15.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending signals a commitment to innovation and future product launches, whereas significant cuts may indicate a shift toward short-term profitability.

Detailed definition

Research and development expenses represent the costs incurred to discover new products, improve existing technologies,...

Peer comparison

Highly comparable across pharmaceutical and medical device peers, where R&D intensity is a key metric for long-term valuation.

Metric ID: research_and_development

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$34.62M$33.61M$33.68M$35.47M$35.46M$37.63M$39.68M$38.83M$35.54M$36.67M$37.51M$39.41M$45.62M$47.53M$49.59M$60.37M$57.84M$63.38M$62.88M$66.46M$68.98M
QoQ Change-2.9%+0.2%+5.3%-0.0%+6.1%+5.5%-2.1%-8.5%+3.2%+2.3%+5.1%+15.8%+4.2%+4.3%+21.7%-4.2%+9.6%-0.8%+5.7%+3.8%
YoY Change+2.4%+11.9%+17.8%+9.5%+0.2%-2.5%-5.5%+1.5%+28.4%+29.6%+32.2%+53.2%+26.8%+33.3%+26.8%+10.1%+19.3%
Range$33.61M$68.98M
CAGR+14.8%
Avg YoY Growth+17.4%
Median YoY Growth+17.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MACOM Technology Solutions's r&d?
MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI) reported r&d of $68.98M in Q1 2026.
How has MACOM Technology Solutions's r&d changed year-over-year?
MACOM Technology Solutions's r&d increased by 19.3% year-over-year, from $57.84M to $68.98M.
What is the long-term trend for MACOM Technology Solutions's r&d?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MACOM Technology Solutions's r&d has grown at a 15.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $138.84M to $244.47M.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.