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Amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs decreased by 77.4% to $133K in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 84.0%, from $831K to $133K. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs shows an upward trend with a 19.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values correlate with larger debt issuances and the associated costs of maintaining capital access.

Detailed definition

This metric reflects the periodic expensing of costs associated with securing debt, such as legal fees and underwriting...

Peer comparison

Standard for any company with significant long-term debt on its balance sheet.

Metric ID: operating_amortization_of_financing_costs

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$149K$697K$700K$690K$702K$715K$720K$709K$722K$735K$738K$639K$815K$818K$819K$831K$860K$860K$589K$133K
QoQ Change+367.8%+0.4%-1.4%+1.7%+1.9%+0.7%-1.5%+1.8%+1.8%+0.4%-13.4%+27.5%+0.4%+0.1%+1.5%+3.5%+0.0%-31.5%-77.4%
YoY Change+371.1%+2.6%+2.9%+2.8%+2.8%+2.8%+2.5%-9.9%+12.9%+11.3%+11.0%+30.0%+5.5%+5.1%-28.1%-84.0%
Range$133K$860K
CAGR-2.4%
Avg YoY Growth+21.3%
Median YoY Growth+2.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs of $133K in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs decreased by 84.0% year-over-year, from $831K to $133K.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs has grown at a 19.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.55M to $3.14M.
What does amortization expense related to capitalized debt issuance costs mean?
The gradual expensing of fees paid to obtain loans or issue bonds.