KDK (Kodiak AI) Research & Development: $68.06 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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What is Kodiak AI Research & Development?

Kodiak AI KDK +3.41% 6 Research & Development is $68.06 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates KDK with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kodiak AI's Research & Development for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $22.70 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $68.06 Mil.

Kodiak AI  (NAS:KDK) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Kodiak AI Research & Development Historical Data

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Kodiak AI Research & Development Chart

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Kodiak AI Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $68.06 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $68.06 Mil mean?
Kodiak AI (KDK) has a Research & Development of $68.06 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kodiak AI and its competitors.
Is Kodiak AI's Research & Development too high?
Kodiak AI's current Research & Development is $68.06 Mil. Overall, Kodiak AI has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kodiak AI's Research & Development compare to TCGLF and RZLV?
Kodiak AI's Research & Development of $68.06 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Software company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Software industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kodiak AI and its competitors. Kodiak AI's current Research & Development is $68.06 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kodiak AI stock overvalued right now?
Kodiak AI (KDK) has a current Research & Development of $68.06 Mil. The current Research & Development is $68.06 Mil. Kodiak AI's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kodiak AI (KDK), the current Research & Development is $68.06 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Kodiak AI Business Description

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Kodiak AI Inc is a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous vehicle technology. This technology addresses the needs of the long-haul trucking, industrial trucking, and defense industries. The company's core offering, the Kodiak Driver, is a single-platform virtual driver that combines advanced AI software with modular hardware for customer deployments. All company operations are conducted in the United States. The company has one operating and reportable segment related to the development of autonomous vehicle technology and related services that can be applied at scale across a broad range of industries and environments.
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