Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Current Assets

Short-Term Investments

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Short-Term Investments decreased by 5.4% to $177.85M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 42.0%, from $125.25M to $177.85M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and significant 'dry powder' for acquisitions or R&D, while lower levels might suggest cash is being deployed into long-term projects or shareholder returns.

Detailed definition

Highly liquid assets and marketable securities that are expected to be converted into cash within one year. For technolo...

Peer comparison

Commonly compared against other cash-rich technology peers to assess capital preservation strategies and short-term solvency.

Metric ID: short_term_investments

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q4 '21Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0.00$169.43M$229.28M$190.36M$144.02M$147.51M$82.26M$126.59M$155.84M$149.92M$147.95M$125.25M$124.06M$168.87M$187.92M$177.85M
QoQ Change+35.3%-17.0%-24.3%+2.4%-44.2%+53.9%+23.1%-3.8%-1.3%-15.3%-1.0%+36.1%+11.3%-5.4%
YoY Change-12.9%-64.1%-33.5%+8.2%+1.6%+79.9%-1.1%-20.4%+12.6%+27.0%+42.0%
Range$0.00$229.28M
Avg YoY Growth+3.6%
Median YoY Growth+1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s short-term investments?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) reported short-term investments of $177.85M in Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s short-term investments changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s short-term investments increased by 42.0% year-over-year, from $125.25M to $177.85M.
What does short-term investments mean?
Investments like stocks or bonds that the company plans to sell or cash out within the next twelve months.