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Raw materials

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Raw materials increased by 21.2% to $93.01M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 50.1%, from $61.96M to $93.01M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Raw materials shows an upward trend with a 40.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal anticipation of higher production demand or a hedge against rising commodity costs, while a decrease could indicate supply chain efficiency or production slowdowns.

Detailed definition

This represents the cost of basic materials and components that have not yet been processed into finished goods. It is a...

Peer comparison

Varies by industry; essential for manufacturing and food production companies.

Metric ID: other_inventory_raw_materials

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$18.00M$21.52M$25.69M$31.32M$32.98M$33.38M$37.20M$41.06M$47.53M$45.06M$42.14M$43.02M$43.36M$50.65M$61.96M$66.93M$66.47M$76.74M$93.01M
QoQ Change+19.5%+19.4%+21.9%+5.3%+1.2%+11.5%+10.4%+15.8%-5.2%-6.5%+2.1%+0.8%+16.8%+22.3%+8.0%-0.7%+15.5%+21.2%
YoY Change+83.2%+55.1%+44.8%+31.1%+44.1%+35.0%+13.3%+4.8%-8.8%+12.4%+47.0%+55.6%+53.3%+51.5%+50.1%
Range$18.00M$93.01M
CAGR+44.0%
Avg YoY Growth+38.2%
Median YoY Growth+44.8%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s raw materials?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported raw materials of $93.01M in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s raw materials changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s raw materials increased by 50.1% year-over-year, from $61.96M to $93.01M.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s raw materials?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s raw materials has grown at a 40.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $14.02M to $76.74M.
What does raw materials mean?
The value of raw materials held in inventory before production begins.