Rocket Lab (RKLB) Reports Q1 Revenue Growth, Provides Q2 Guidance

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May 08, 2025

Summary Highlights:

  • Rocket Lab USA (RKLB, Financial) achieved a 32.1% revenue increase year-over-year, reaching $122.57 million for Q1.
  • Projected Q2 2025 revenue ranges between $130 million and $140 million with significant gross margin expectations.
  • Analyst price targets for RKLB suggest varying potential with a consensus "Outperform" rating.

Rocket Lab USA's Financial Surge

Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) has reported a remarkable 32.1% increase in revenue compared to the same period last year, bringing in $122.57 million in the first quarter. Looking ahead, the company anticipates continued growth, projecting its Q2 2025 revenue to range between $130 million and $140 million. Alongside this, Rocket Lab expects its gross margins to fall between 30% and 36%, with operating expenses estimated to be within $82 million to $98 million.

Wall Street's Take on Rocket Lab USA

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Wall Street analysts have offered one-year price targets for Rocket Lab USA Inc (RKLB, Financial), with the average target price set at $24.60. This represents a potential upside of 6.51% from its current trading price of $23.10. Notably, the high estimate is $33.00, while the low estimate stands at $14.35. Investors can explore further details on the Rocket Lab USA Inc (RKLB) Forecast page.

The consensus recommendation from 16 brokerage firms positions RKLB at an average brokerage recommendation score of 2.1, reflecting an "Outperform" status. On this scale, a rating of 1 suggests a Strong Buy, while 5 indicates a Sell. This rating underscores the positive outlook from analysts regarding Rocket Lab's future performance.

Understanding Rocket Lab USA's Valuation

According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Rocket Lab USA Inc (RKLB, Financial) over the next year is $16.08. This suggests a potential downside of 30.39% from its current price of $23.10. The GF Value provides an estimate of the stock's fair trading value, calculated from historical trading multiples, previous business growth, and future performance projections. For more in-depth analysis, visit the Rocket Lab USA Inc (RKLB) Summary page.

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