Business Segments · R&D
Business Segments — R&D
Fortinet Business Segments — R&D increased by 4.4% to $214.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.8%, from $198.60M to $214.00M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Business Segments — R&D shows an upward trend with a 16.8% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toR&D
How to read this metric
Higher spending may signal future growth potential through innovation, while lower spending could indicate a shift toward harvesting existing products or cost-cutting.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the costs associated with the design, development, and improvement of products or services within a...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'Segment R&D Expense' in technology and manufacturing sectors.
Metric ID:
ftnt_segment_reportable_segment_research_and_developmentHistorical Data
17 periods
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $128.10M | $128.10M | $128.10M | $128.10M | $153.45M | $153.45M | $153.45M | $153.45M | $173.00M | $165.40M | $187.30M | $191.10M | $198.60M | $209.50M | $202.40M | $205.00M | $214.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +19.8% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +12.7% | -4.4% | +13.2% | +2.0% | +3.9% | +5.5% | -3.4% | +1.3% | +4.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +19.8% | +19.8% | +19.8% | +19.8% | +12.7% | +7.8% | +22.1% | +24.5% | +14.8% | +26.7% | +8.1% | +7.3% | +7.8% |
Range$128.10M – $214.00M
CAGR+13.7%
Avg YoY Growth+16.2%
Median YoY Growth+19.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fortinet's business segments — r&d?
- Fortinet (FTNT) reported business segments — r&d of $214.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Fortinet's business segments — r&d changed year-over-year?
- Fortinet's business segments — r&d increased by 7.8% year-over-year, from $198.60M to $214.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Fortinet's business segments — r&d?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Fortinet's business segments — r&d has grown at a 16.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $512.40M to $815.50M.
- What does business segments — r&d mean?
- The total spending on research and development activities for a specific business segment.