AAPL · 8-K · 20260730PR000018

Operating Expense Trends

Apple Inc. · 2026-07-30 · Importance 78 · Surprise 74

Research and development expense for the quarter was $11,729 million, up from $8,866 million a year ago (a >10% and >$3,336 absolute increase), and R&D for the nine months was $34,035 million versus $25,684 million in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expense for the quarter was $7,346 million, up from $6,650 million year over year, and SG&A for the nine months was $22,315 million versus $20,553 million a year ago. Total operating expenses for the quarter were $19,075 million versus $15,516 million in Q3 2025, supporting increased operating income of $35,695 million for the quarter.