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Operating Expenses

R&D

Okta, Inc. R&D decreased by 1.2% to $163M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.8%, from $154M to $163M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), R&D shows an upward trend with a 8.0% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2027May 29, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending indicates a commitment to innovation and future growth, while significantly lower spending might signal a shift toward short-term profitability over long-term competitiveness.

Detailed definition

Research and development expenses represent the costs associated with the design, development, and improvement of softwa...

Peer comparison

Commonly high in technology and software firms as a percentage of revenue.

Metric ID: research_and_development

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$68.86M$122.41M$130.54M$147.2M$162M$156M$148M$154M$163M$172M$165M$156M$163M$164M$158M$157M$154M$160M$160M$165M$163M
QoQ Change+77.8%+6.6%+12.8%+10.1%-3.7%-5.1%+4.1%+5.8%+5.5%-4.1%-5.5%+4.5%+0.6%-3.7%-0.6%-1.9%+3.9%+0.0%+3.1%-1.2%
YoY Change+135.2%+27.4%+13.4%+4.6%+0.6%+10.3%+11.5%+1.3%+0.0%-4.7%-4.2%+0.6%-5.5%-2.4%+1.3%+5.1%+5.8%
Range$68.86M$172M
CAGR+18.8%
Avg YoY Growth+11.8%
Median YoY Growth+1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Okta, Inc.'s r&d?
Okta, Inc. (OKTA) reported r&d of $163M in Q1 2026.
How has Okta, Inc.'s r&d changed year-over-year?
Okta, Inc.'s r&d increased by 5.8% year-over-year, from $154M to $163M.
What is the long-term trend for Okta, Inc.'s r&d?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Okta, Inc.'s r&d has grown at a 8.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $469M to $639M.
What does r&d mean?
Spending on creating new products or improving existing technology.