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Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset increased by 1049.4% to $13.43M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 720.5%, from -$2.17M to $13.43M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2024), Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Asset shows an upward trend with a 157.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase represents a cash outflow used to secure future revenue, while a decrease indicates the amortization of previously capitalized costs.

Detailed definition

Represents the change in capitalized costs associated with obtaining or fulfilling contracts with customers. An increase...

Peer comparison

Common in SaaS and service-based businesses that capitalize customer acquisition costs under accounting standards like ASC 606.

Metric ID: operating_increase_decrease_in_contract_with_customer_asset

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q2 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value-$1.45M$3.67M-$1.38M$4.67M$585.00K$3.11M$4.16M-$3.67M$0.00$1.94M$3.85M$30.72M$13.65M-$2.17M-$9.03M-$1.42M$13.43M
QoQ Change+353.5%-137.7%+438.2%-87.5%+431.5%+33.6%-188.4%+100.0%+98.0%+698.1%-55.6%-115.9%-317.0%+84.3%>999%
YoY Change+4.5%-15.2%+400.7%-178.6%-100.0%-37.5%-7.4%+936.5%-211.4%-334.6%-104.6%+720.5%
Range-$9.03M$30.72M
CAGR+74.6%
Avg YoY Growth+89.4%
Median YoY Growth-26.4%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset of $13.43M in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset increased by 720.5% year-over-year, from -$2.17M to $13.43M.
What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2024), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset has grown at a 157.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.55M to $50.16M.
What does increase (decrease) in contract with customer, asset mean?
The change in the value of assets related to costs incurred to secure or fulfill customer contracts.