Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Accounts Payable decreased by 13.2% to $63.11M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 10.1%, from $70.20M to $63.11M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Payable shows an upward trend with a 84.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase can indicate better credit terms or increased production volume, while a decrease might suggest faster payments or reduced purchasing.

Detailed definition

The amount of money a company owes to its suppliers and vendors for goods and services purchased on credit. In a large-s...

Peer comparison

Companies with significant supply chain leverage often maintain high payables to maximize their own cash-on-hand.

Metric ID: accounts_payable

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$2.21M$3.49M$15.11M$14.16M$13.27M$12.08M$22.85M$25.87M$24.98M$29.30M$26.00M$26.47M$42.43M$53.06M$70.20M$71.01M$61.23M$72.70M$63.11M
QoQ Change+58.2%+333.0%-6.3%-6.3%-8.9%+89.1%+13.2%-3.4%+17.3%-11.3%+1.8%+60.3%+25.0%+32.3%+1.1%-13.8%+18.7%-13.2%
YoY Change+501.6%+246.3%+51.3%+82.7%+88.3%+142.5%+13.8%+2.3%+69.9%+81.1%+170.1%+168.3%+44.3%+37.0%-10.1%
Range$2.21M$72.70M
CAGR+110.7%
Avg YoY Growth+112.6%
Median YoY Growth+81.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported accounts payable of $63.11M in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s accounts payable changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s accounts payable decreased by 10.1% year-over-year, from $70.20M to $63.11M.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s accounts payable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s accounts payable has grown at a 84.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.37M to $72.70M.
What does accounts payable mean?
The total amount of money the company owes to its suppliers for items it has already received.