Service revenues — Total cost of revenues
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Service revenues — Total cost of revenues decreased by 8.9% to $42.77M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 27.9%, from $33.45M to $42.77M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Service revenues — Total cost of revenues shows an upward trend with a 17.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue may signal operational inefficiencies or rising input costs, while a decrease suggests improved operational leverage.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the direct costs associated with delivering the company's service-based offerings, including labor,...
Peer comparison
Similar to cost of services sold in technology and aerospace sectors, where high fixed costs are typical for launch infrastructure.
rklb_segment_service_revenues_total_cost_of_revenuesHistorical Data
| 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 | $21.75M | $21.75M | $21.75M | $21.75M | $19.46M | $19.46M | $19.46M | $19.46M | $27.77M | $25.15M | $18.36M | $34.95M | $33.45M | $36.42M | $24.93M | $46.97M | $42.77M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -10.5% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +42.7% | -9.4% | -27.0% | +90.3% | -4.3% | +8.9% | -31.6% | +88.5% | -8.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -10.5% | -10.5% | -10.5% | -10.5% | +42.7% | +29.2% | -5.6% | +79.6% | +20.5% | +44.8% | +35.7% | +34.4% | +27.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s service revenues — total cost of revenues?
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported service revenues — total cost of revenues of $42.77M in Q1 2026.
- How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s service revenues — total cost of revenues changed year-over-year?
- Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s service revenues — total cost of revenues increased by 27.9% year-over-year, from $33.45M to $42.77M.
- What is the long-term trend for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s service revenues — total cost of revenues?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s service revenues — total cost of revenues has grown at a 17.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $87.01M to $141.77M.
- What does service revenues — total cost of revenues mean?
- The total direct costs incurred to provide space launch and mission services.