Super Micro Computer, Inc. R&D increased by 19.3% to $215.66M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 32.4%, from $162.86M to $215.66M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 29.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ3 2026May 11, 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_developmentHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $58.93M | $65.14M | $65.47M | $70.87M | $70.79M | $74.24M | $70.70M | $77.52M | $84.80M | $111.03M | $108.82M | $116.23M | $127.47M | $132.24M | $158.23M | $162.86M | $183.22M | $173.31M | $180.76M | $215.66M |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.5% | +0.5% | +8.2% | -0.1% | +4.9% | -4.8% | +9.6% | +9.4% | +30.9% | -2.0% | +6.8% | +9.7% | +3.7% | +19.7% | +2.9% | +12.5% | -5.4% | +4.3% | +19.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +20.1% | +14.0% | +8.0% | +9.4% | +19.8% | +49.5% | +53.9% | +49.9% | +50.3% | +19.1% | +45.4% | +40.1% | +43.7% | +31.1% | +14.2% | +32.4% |
Range$58.93M – $215.66M
CAGR+31.4%
Avg YoY Growth+31.3%
Median YoY Growth+31.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s r&d?
- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) reported r&d of $215.66M in Q1 2026.
- How has Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s r&d changed year-over-year?
- Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s r&d increased by 32.4% year-over-year, from $162.86M to $215.66M.
- What is the long-term trend for Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s r&d?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Super Micro Computer, Inc.'s r&d has grown at a 29.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $224.37M to $636.55M.
- What does r&d mean?
- The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.