The latest data point for QCOM's operating expenses in Q1'26 shows total expenses of $3.32B USD, comprising $2.45B in R&D and $865M in SG&A, reflecting a modest quarterly increase driven primarily by higher R&D investments. Over the period from Q2'23 to Q1'26, total operating expenses have trended upward from $2.82B to $3.32B USD, with R&D expenses exhibiting relative stability around $2.1B-$2.3B before a notable rise to $2.45B in the final quarter, while SG&A expenses grew more variably from $614M to $865M, peaking at $910M in Q4'25 amid fluctuations that suggest expanding administrative costs tied to business growth. This stacked bar chart highlights R&D as the dominant component, consistently accounting for over 80% of total expenses, indicating sustained focus on innovation despite overall cost pressures.