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Where this comes from
Reported directly by The Trade Desk in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ResearchAndDevelopmentExpense.
The official record: The Trade Desk’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is The Trade Desk's R&D?
- The Trade Desk (TTD) reported R&D of $142.72M in Q1 2026.
- How has The Trade Desk's R&D changed year-over-year?
- The Trade Desk's R&D increased by 7.8% year-over-year, from $132.4M to $142.72M.
- What is the long-term trend for The Trade Desk's R&D?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), The Trade Desk's R&D has grown at a 23.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $226.14M to $525.14M.
- What does R&D mean?
- Spending on innovation, software development, and platform improvements.
- How do you interpret R&D?
- Consistent or increasing investment suggests a commitment to long-term innovation and product leadership, whereas significant cuts may hinder future competitiveness.
- How does R&D compare across companies?
- Standard for software companies; essential for maintaining product differentiation.