RBC Bearings R&D remained flat by 0.0% to $8.6M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.2%, from $8.25M to $8.6M. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), R&D shows an upward trend with a 5.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ4 2026May 15, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates a commitment to innovation, though it may temporarily reduce current operating margins.
Detailed definition
Expenditures incurred to develop new products, improve existing technologies, or advance manufacturing processes. This i...
Peer comparison
Highly industry-dependent; essential for technology and manufacturing firms to maintain market share.
Metric ID:
research_and_developmentHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | FY'26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $27.6M | $31.8M | $33M | $33M | $34.4M |
| YoY Change | — | +15.2% | +3.8% | +0.0% | +4.2% |
Range$27.6M – $34.4M
CAGR+5.7%
Avg YoY Growth+5.8%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RBC Bearings's r&d?
- RBC Bearings (RBC) reported r&d of $8.6M in Q1 2026.
- How has RBC Bearings's r&d changed year-over-year?
- RBC Bearings's r&d increased by 4.2% year-over-year, from $8.25M to $8.6M.
- What is the long-term trend for RBC Bearings's r&d?
- Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), RBC Bearings's r&d has grown at a 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $27.6M to $34.4M.
- What does r&d mean?
- Costs spent on researching and developing new products or technologies.