Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Cash & Equivalents increased by 46.1% to $1.21B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 292.9%, from $308.25M to $1.21B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows an upward trend with a 294.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.

Detailed definition

Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...

Peer comparison

Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$44.85K$310.33M$690.96M$607.78M$546.63M$336.29M$242.52M$211.70M$200.75M$144.49M$162.52M$369.78M$344.55M$296.79M$271.04M$308.25M$568.99M$812.71M$828.66M$1.21B
QoQ Change>999%+122.7%-12.0%-10.1%-38.5%-27.9%-12.7%-5.2%-28.0%+12.5%+127.5%-6.8%-13.9%-8.7%+13.7%+84.6%+42.8%+2.0%+46.1%
YoY Change>999%+8.4%-64.9%-65.2%-63.3%-57.0%-33.0%+74.7%+71.6%+105.4%+66.8%-16.6%+65.1%+173.8%+205.7%+292.9%
Range$44.85K$1.21B
CAGR+756.9%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+66.0%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported cash & equivalents of $1.21B in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s cash & equivalents increased by 292.9% year-over-year, from $308.25M to $1.21B.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s cash & equivalents?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s cash & equivalents has grown at a 294.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $865.90K to $828.66M.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.