Current Assets

Inventories

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Inventories increased by 15.6% to $183.15M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 45.8%, from $125.59M to $183.15M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 43.4% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase might suggest overproduction or weakening demand, while a decrease could indicate strong sales or potential supply chain shortages.

Detailed definition

The carrying value of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods awaiting sale to consumers or enterprise client...

Peer comparison

Consumer electronics firms strive for high inventory turnover to mitigate the risk of rapid technological depreciation.

Metric ID: inventories

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$38.37M$47.90M$77.89M$85.68M$86.14M$92.28M$98.45M$102.23M$102.39M$107.86M$99.90M$104.54M$114.44M$119.07M$125.59M$130.23M$145.00M$158.41M$183.15M
QoQ Change+24.9%+62.6%+10.0%+0.5%+7.1%+6.7%+3.8%+0.2%+5.3%-7.4%+4.6%+9.5%+4.1%+5.5%+3.7%+11.3%+9.2%+15.6%
YoY Change+124.5%+92.6%+26.4%+19.3%+18.9%+16.9%+1.5%+2.3%+11.8%+10.4%+25.7%+24.6%+26.7%+33.0%+45.8%
Range$38.37M$183.15M
CAGR+41.5%
Avg YoY Growth+32.0%
Median YoY Growth+24.6%
Current Streak8 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s inventories?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported inventories of $183.15M in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s inventories changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s inventories increased by 45.8% year-over-year, from $125.59M to $183.15M.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s inventories?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s inventories has grown at a 43.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $26.14M to $158.41M.
What does inventories mean?
The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.