SPT (Sprout Social) Research & Development: $105.0 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SPT Sprout Social Inc SPT
66 GF Score
Price $6.65
GF Value $36.47
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Sprout Social Research & Development?

Sprout Social SPT -0.60% 66 Research & Development is $105.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SPT with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Sprout Social's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $26.9 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $105.0 Mil.

Sprout Social  (NAS:SPT) 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.

Sprout Social Research & Development Related Terms

Sprout Social Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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.

Sprout Social Research & Development Chart

Sprout Social Annual Data
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Sprout Social Quarterly Data
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Sprout Social Research & Development Calculation

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

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $105.0 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 $105.0 Mil mean?
Sprout Social (SPT) has a Research & Development of $105.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Sprout Social and its competitors.
Is Sprout Social's Research & Development too high?
Sprout Social's current Research & Development is $105.0 Mil. Overall, Sprout Social has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprout Social's Research & Development compare to GLOO and BLND?
Sprout Social's Research & Development of $105.0 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 Sprout Social and its competitors. Sprout Social's current Research & Development is $105.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprout Social stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social (SPT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.47, compared to a current price of $6.65 — trading 81.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $105.0 Mil. Sprout Social's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Sprout Social (SPT), the current Research & Development is $105.0 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Is Sprout Social (SPT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprout Social stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.65 is trading 81.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $36.47. GuruFocus considers Sprout Social to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SPT:

  • Research & Development: $105.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $36.47 vs. price of $6.65 (81.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SPT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Sprout Social Business Description

Other Exchanges SPJ:Germany
Address 131 South Dearborn Street, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, USA, 60603
Sprout Social Inc develops a cloud software that brings together social messaging, data and workflows in a unified system of record, intelligence, and action. It has a centralized, secure and powerful platform that can scale horizontally across an organization to drive maximum business value. The firm generates majority revenue from software subscriptions. Geographically, the company operates in Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, of which it derives maximum revenue from Americas.
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