Operating Expenses

SG&A

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. SG&A increased by 28.3% to $51.95M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 32.1%, from $39.33M to $51.95M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 29.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Increases may indicate aggressive marketing or expansion, while decreases often reflect cost-cutting measures or improved corporate efficiency.

Detailed definition

The sum of all direct and indirect selling expenses and all general and administrative expenses of a company. This inclu...

Peer comparison

Used to assess the 'leaness' of a company's corporate structure relative to its peers.

Metric ID: is_selling_general_and_administrative

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$7.07M$25.66M$19.05M$23.08M$18.95M$22.96M$24.04M$28.47M$28.72M$27.20M$25.89M$28.75M$30.52M$32.17M$40.11M$39.33M$39.89M$45.59M$40.50M$51.95M
QoQ Change+263.0%-25.8%+21.2%-17.9%+21.2%+4.7%+18.4%+0.9%-5.3%-4.8%+11.1%+6.2%+5.4%+24.7%-2.0%+1.4%+14.3%-11.2%+28.3%
YoY Change+168.1%-10.5%+26.2%+23.4%+51.5%+18.5%+7.7%+1.0%+6.3%+18.3%+54.9%+36.8%+30.7%+41.7%+1.0%+32.1%
Range$7.07M$51.95M
CAGR+52.2%
Avg YoY Growth+31.7%
Median YoY Growth+24.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s sg&a?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported sg&a of $51.95M in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s sg&a changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s sg&a increased by 32.1% year-over-year, from $39.33M to $51.95M.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s sg&a?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s sg&a has grown at a 29.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $58.40M to $165.30M.
What does sg&a mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business and marketing its products.