In Q2'26, Cerence's (CRNC) operating expenses totaled approximately $49.6M USD, with R&D expenses at $30.3M USD driving the majority of the increase, while SG&A expenses moderated to $19.3M USD, reflecting a sequential uptick from the prior quarter's $41.0M USD combined figure. Over the period from Q3'23 to Q2'26, R&D expenses exhibited volatility, peaking at $35.1M USD in Q4'23 before declining sharply to a low of $20.9M USD in Q1'25 and rebounding to $30.3M USD by Q2'26, indicating potential shifts in innovation investments. SG&A expenses showed relative stability around $17M-$22M USD through Q4'25, followed by a notable spike to $37.5M USD in Q1'26—possibly due to one-time costs—before normalizing, contributing to an overall downward trend in total operating expenses from $65.4M USD in Q3'23 to a mid-period low of $38.4M USD in Q1'25, with recent quarters suggesting renewed upward pressure. The stacked bar chart highlights R&D as the dominant component, consistently comprising 50-70% of total expenses, underscoring its core role in Cerence's AI-focused operations amid fluctuating cost management strategies.