RKLBW (Rocket Lab USA) Net Income: $-165.46 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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RKLBW Rocket Lab USA Inc RKLBW
66 GF Score
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What is Rocket Lab USA Net Income?

Rocket Lab USA RKLBW 66 Net Income is $-165.46 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates RKLBW with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Net Income is the net profit that a company earns after deducting all costs and losses including cost of goods, SGA, DDA, interest expenses, non-recurring items and tax. Rocket Lab USA's Net Income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-49.26 Mil. Its Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-165.46 Mil.

Net Income is linked to the most popular Earnings per Share (Diluted) number. Rocket Lab USA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $.


Rocket Lab USA  (NAS:RKLBW) Net Income Explanation

Net Income is the most widely cited number in reporting a company's profitability. It is linked to the most popular earnings-per-share (EPS) number through:

Rocket Lab USA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

EPS is most useful for companies that have:

A predictable business
Consistent accounting methods
And few restructurings

The dividend paid to preferred stocks needs to be subtracted from the total net income in the calculation of EPS because common stock holders are not entitled to that part of the net income.


Be Aware

Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred Net Income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.

Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.

If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.


Rocket Lab USA Net Income Related Terms


Rocket Lab USA Net Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Rocket Lab USA's Net Income can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Rocket Lab USA Net Income Chart

Rocket Lab USA Annual Data
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Net Income
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Rocket Lab USA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Rocket Lab USA Net Income Calculation

Net Income is the net profit that a company earns after deducting all costs and losses including cost of goods, SGA, DDA, interest expenses, non-recurring items and tax.

Net Income
= Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold - Selling, General, & Admin. Expense - Research & Development - Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization - Interest Expense - Non Operating Income (NRI) - Tax Expense + Others
= EBITDA - Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization - Interest Expense - Non Operating Income (NRI) - Tax Expense + Others
= Operating Income - Interest Expense - Non Operating Income (NRI) - Tax Expense + Others
= Pre-Tax Income - Tax Expense + Others

Rocket Lab USA's Net Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Net Income(A: Dec. 2025 )
= Pre-Tax Income + Tax Provision + Net Income (Discontinued Operations) + Others
=-225.897+27.688+0+0
=-198.21

Rocket Lab USA's Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Net Income(Q: Jun. 2026 )
= Pre-Tax Income + Tax Provision + Net Income (Discontinued Operations) + Others
=-43.931+-5.327+0+-7.105427357601E-15
=-49.26

Net Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-165.46 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Income →
What does a Net Income of $-165.46 Mil mean?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW) has a Net Income of $-165.46 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Net Income is the total earnings after all operating expenses, interest and taxes. View historical data on Rocket Lab USA and its competitors.
Is Rocket Lab USA's Net Income too high?
Rocket Lab USA's current Net Income is $-165.46 Mil. Overall, Rocket Lab USA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab USA's Net Income compare to AXON and HEI.A?
Rocket Lab USA's Net Income of $-165.46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Income for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Net Income depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Net Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Income mean?
A high Net Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Income is the total earnings after all operating expenses, interest and taxes. View historical data on Rocket Lab USA and its competitors. Rocket Lab USA's current Net Income is $-165.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rocket Lab USA stock overvalued right now?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW) has a current Net Income of $-165.46 Mil. The current Net Income is $-165.46 Mil. Rocket Lab USA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Income calculated?
Net Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW), the current Net Income is $-165.46 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Rocket Lab USA Business Description

Address 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, USA, 90808
Rocket Lab Corp is engaged in space, building rockets, and spacecraft. It provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets. It designs and manufactures the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform. Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle has delivered multiple satellites to orbit for private and public sector organizations, enabling operations in national security, scientific research, space debris mitigation, Earth observation, climate monitoring, and communications. The business operates in two segments Launch Services and Space Systems. Geographically it serves Japan, and rest of the world and earns key revenue from the United States.
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