Operating
Change in Deferred Revenue
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Change in Deferred Revenue increased by 468.4% to $45.75M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 592.3%, from -$9.29M to $45.75M. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows a downward trend with a -16.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals strong future revenue potential and customer commitment, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of prior obligations.
Detailed definition
Reflects the change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or earned. Th...
Peer comparison
Common in technology and equipment sectors with long lead-time contracts.
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cf_change_in_deferred_revenueHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $14.95M | $10.65M | -$6.19M | $21.94M | $17.29M | $8.94M | -$780.00K | $5.54M | $11.21M | $33.51M | -$16.93M | $49.07M | -$9.29M | $16.51M | -$16.40M | -$12.42M | $45.75M |
| QoQ Change | — | -28.8% | -158.1% | +454.7% | -21.2% | -48.3% | -108.7% | +810.5% | +102.2% | +199.1% | -150.5% | +389.9% | -118.9% | +277.7% | -199.4% | +24.3% | +468.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | -141.4% | — | +62.3% | +244.5% | -103.6% | — | -35.2% | +274.9% | <-999% | +785.5% | -182.9% | -50.7% | +3.1% | -125.3% | +592.3% |
Range-$16.93M – $49.07M
CAGR+32.3%
Avg YoY Growth-57.4%
Median YoY Growth-35.2%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue?
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported change in deferred revenue of $45.75M in Q1 2026.
- How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue increased by 592.3% year-over-year, from -$9.29M to $45.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue?
- Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue has grown at a -16.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $30.99M to -$21.61M.
- What does change in deferred revenue mean?
- The change in payments received from customers for work not yet completed.