Investing
Acquired in-process research and development
RBC Bearings Acquired in-process research and development remained flat by 0.0% to $8.60M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.2%, from $8.25M to $8.60M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), Acquired in-process research and development shows an upward trend with a 5.7% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a strategy of buying innovation rather than developing it entirely in-house.
Detailed definition
Represents the cash outflow associated with the acquisition of in-process research and development projects. These are R...
Peer comparison
Common in R&D-heavy industries like pharma, biotech, and technology; less common in traditional consumer goods.
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acquired_ipr_dHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | FY'26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $27.60M | $31.80M | $33.00M | $33.00M | $34.40M |
| YoY Change | — | +15.2% | +3.8% | +0.0% | +4.2% |
Range$27.60M – $34.40M
CAGR+5.7%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RBC Bearings's acquired in-process research and development?
- RBC Bearings (RBC) reported acquired in-process research and development of $8.60M in Q1 2026.
- How has RBC Bearings's acquired in-process research and development changed year-over-year?
- RBC Bearings's acquired in-process research and development increased by 4.2% year-over-year, from $8.25M to $8.60M.
- What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's acquired in-process research and development?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), RBC Bearings's acquired in-process research and development has grown at a 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $27.60M to $34.40M.
- What does acquired in-process research and development mean?
- Cash spent to acquire research and development projects that are still in progress.