Rockwell Automation R&D increased by 4.7% to $180.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.1%, from $162.00M to $180.00M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026
How to read this metric
High spending signals a commitment to future growth and innovation, though it reduces current period earnings.
Detailed definition
Expenses related to the development of new products, services, and technologies, as well as the improvement of existing...
Peer comparison
Tech leaders often spend a significant percentage of revenue on R&D to prevent disruption by competitors.
Metric ID:
research_and_developmentHistorical Data
12 periods
| Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $176.50M | $176.50M | $176.50M | $176.50M | $164.50M | $164.50M | $164.50M | $164.50M | $156.00M | $162.00M | $172.00M | $180.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -6.8% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -5.2% | +3.8% | +6.2% | +4.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -6.8% | -6.8% | -6.8% | -6.8% | -5.2% | -1.5% | +10.3% | +11.1% |
Range$156.00M – $180.00M
CAGR+0.7%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth-6.0%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|
| Software & Control | $98.00M |
| Intelligent Devices | $66.00M |
| Lifecycle Services | $16.00M |
| Total | $180.00M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rockwell Automation's r&d?
- Rockwell Automation (ROK) reported r&d of $180.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Rockwell Automation's r&d changed year-over-year?
- Rockwell Automation's r&d increased by 11.1% year-over-year, from $162.00M to $180.00M.
- What does r&d mean?
- The money spent on creating new technology and improving existing products.