Current Liabilities

Compensation and benefits

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Compensation and benefits increased by 57.8% to $40.72M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 85.4%, from $21.96M to $40.72M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Compensation and benefits shows an upward trend with a 41.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Significant increases may reflect higher headcount, increased compensation, or timing differences in bonus payouts, while decreases could signal cost-cutting or reduced workforce.

Detailed definition

This includes short-term obligations to employees, such as accrued wages, bonuses, vacation pay, and other benefits due...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by labor-intensive companies, particularly in services and logistics.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_employee_related_liabilities_current

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$5.65M$8.27M$22.96M$13.63M$8.56M$8.63M$12.33M$14.14M$14.98M$16.34M$13.93M$13.92M$19.34M$20.85M$21.96M$23.89M$82.17M$25.80M$40.72M
QoQ Change+46.2%+177.7%-40.6%-37.2%+0.9%+42.8%+14.6%+5.9%+9.1%-14.7%-0.1%+38.9%+7.8%+5.3%+8.8%+244.0%-68.6%+57.8%
YoY Change+51.5%+4.5%-46.3%+3.7%+75.0%+89.3%+13.0%-1.6%+29.1%+27.6%+57.6%+71.6%+325.0%+23.8%+85.4%
Range$5.65M$82.17M
CAGR+55.1%
Avg YoY Growth+53.9%
Median YoY Growth+29.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported compensation and benefits of $40.72M in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s compensation and benefits changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s compensation and benefits increased by 85.4% year-over-year, from $21.96M to $40.72M.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s compensation and benefits?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s compensation and benefits has grown at a 41.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.58M to $25.80M.
What does compensation and benefits mean?
Short-term debts owed to employees for wages, bonuses, and benefits.