Operating Expenses

R&D

Celestica R&D increased by 36.4% to $41.20M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 134.1%, from $17.60M to $41.20M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 36.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

High spending signals a commitment to future growth and innovation, though it reduces current period earnings.

Detailed definition

Expenses related to the development of new products, services, and technologies, as well as the improvement of existing...

Peer comparison

Tech leaders often spend a significant percentage of revenue on R&D to prevent disruption by competitors.

Metric ID: research_and_development

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$11.58M$11.58M$11.58M$11.58M$15.23M$15.23M$15.23M$15.23M$16.50M$19.40M$18.70M$23.40M$17.60M$34.00M$36.40M$30.20M$41.20M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+31.5%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+8.4%+17.6%-3.6%+25.1%-24.8%+93.2%+7.1%-17.0%+36.4%
YoY Change+31.5%+31.5%+31.5%+31.5%+8.4%+27.4%+22.8%+53.7%+6.7%+75.3%+94.7%+29.1%+134.1%
Range$11.58M$41.20M
CAGR+37.4%
Avg YoY Growth+44.5%
Median YoY Growth+31.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Celestica's r&d?
Celestica (CLS) reported r&d of $41.20M in Q1 2026.
How has Celestica's r&d changed year-over-year?
Celestica's r&d increased by 134.1% year-over-year, from $17.60M to $41.20M.
What is the long-term trend for Celestica's r&d?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Celestica's r&d has grown at a 36.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $46.30M to $118.20M.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new technology and improving existing products.