Operating Expenses

R&D

Deckers Outdoor Corporation R&D remained flat by 0.0% to $17.22M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 21.6%, from $14.17M to $17.22M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), R&D shows an upward trend with a 19.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2026May 22, 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

5 years
 FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25FY'26
Value$33.34M$38.66M$49.17M$56.68M$68.90M
YoY Change+15.9%+27.2%+15.3%+21.6%
Range$33.34M$68.90M
CAGR+19.9%
Avg YoY Growth+20.0%
Median YoY Growth+18.8%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deckers Outdoor Corporation's r&d?
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) reported r&d of $17.22M in Q1 2026.
How has Deckers Outdoor Corporation's r&d changed year-over-year?
Deckers Outdoor Corporation's r&d increased by 21.6% year-over-year, from $14.17M to $17.22M.
What is the long-term trend for Deckers Outdoor Corporation's r&d?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Deckers Outdoor Corporation's r&d has grown at a 19.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $33.34M to $68.90M.
What does r&d mean?
The money spent on creating new products or improving existing ones to drive future growth.