Business Segments · Research And Development Expense Adjusted

Reportable — Research And Development Expense Adjusted

Rambus Reportable — Research And Development Expense Adjusted increased by 3.2% to $44.98M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 18.1%, from $38.09M to $44.98M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Reportable — Research And Development Expense Adjusted shows an upward trend with a 5.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher spending signals a focus on long-term innovation, while lower spending may indicate a shift toward margin optimization or a mature product cycle.

Detailed definition

This metric captures the adjusted expenditures dedicated to the innovation, design, and development of new semiconductor...

Peer comparison

Standard R&D expense reporting for technology and semiconductor companies.

Metric ID: rmbs_segment_reportable_research_and_development_expense_adjusted

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$35.71M$35.71M$35.71M$35.71M$35.20M$35.20M$35.20M$35.20M$33.84M$36.32M$37.05M$39.22M$38.09M$40.89M$44.48M$43.59M$44.98M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-1.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-3.9%+7.3%+2.0%+5.8%-2.9%+7.4%+8.8%-2.0%+3.2%
YoY Change-1.4%-1.4%-1.4%-1.4%-3.9%+3.2%+5.3%+11.4%+12.6%+12.6%+20.0%+11.2%+18.1%
Range$33.84M$44.98M
CAGR+5.9%
Avg YoY Growth+6.5%
Median YoY Growth+5.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rambus's reportable — research and development expense adjusted?
Rambus (RMBS) reported reportable — research and development expense adjusted of $44.98M in Q1 2026.
How has Rambus's reportable — research and development expense adjusted changed year-over-year?
Rambus's reportable — research and development expense adjusted increased by 18.1% year-over-year, from $38.09M to $44.98M.
What is the long-term trend for Rambus's reportable — research and development expense adjusted?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Rambus's reportable — research and development expense adjusted has grown at a 5.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $142.85M to $167.05M.
What does reportable — research and development expense adjusted mean?
The adjusted spending on research and development activities within the business segment.