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
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.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '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 | $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% |
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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.