What is Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D?

Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) reported R&D of $125.63M in Q1 2026.

How has Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D changed year-over-year?

Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D increased by 94.6% year-over-year, from $64.55M to $125.63M.

What is the long-term trend for Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D has grown at a 60.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $73.71M to $304M.

Costs of research activities to discover new knowledge and development activities to translate research into new or improved products, services, processes, or technologies.

Astera Labs, Inc. ALAB R&D

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$308.4M+93.4%

Gross profit$235.1M+96.9%

Operating income$61.8M+448%

Net income$80.3M+152%

EPS (diluted)$0.44+144%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$148.4M+70.5%

Total debt$41.9M—

Total equity$1.5B+43.4%

Total assets$1.7B+47.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$74.6M+610%

CapEx$7.6M+67.1%

Free cash flow$67.0M+1,023%

Valuation

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Market cap$82.79B+331%

Enterprise value$82.69B+334%

P/E309.4×—

P/S82.7×+51.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin76%+0.2pp

Operating margin22.4%+19.2pp

Net margin26.7%—

FCF margin34.2%+12.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity21.1%—

Debt / equity0×—

Current ratio11.3×-2.6×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Astera Labs, Inc. in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense.

The official record: Astera Labs, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed May 6, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D?: Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) reported R&D of $125.63M in Q1 2026.
How has Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D changed year-over-year?: Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D increased by 94.6% year-over-year, from $64.55M to $125.63M.
What is the long-term trend for Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D?: Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Astera Labs, Inc.'s R&D has grown at a 60.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $73.71M to $304M.
What does R&D mean?: Costs of research activities to discover new knowledge and development activities to translate research into new or improved products, services, processes, or technologies.