RKLBW (Rocket Lab USA) Research & Development: $296.12 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Rocket Lab USA Research & Development?

Rocket Lab USA RKLBW 71 Research & Development is $296.12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates RKLBW with a GF Score™ of 71/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Rocket Lab USA's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $80.51 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $296.12 Mil.

Rocket Lab USA  (NAS:RKLBW) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Rocket Lab USA Research & Development Historical Data

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Rocket Lab USA Research & Development Chart

Rocket Lab USA Annual Data
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Research & Development
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Rocket Lab USA Quarterly Data
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Rocket Lab USA Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $296.12 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $296.12 Mil mean?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW) has a Research & Development of $296.12 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Rocket Lab USA and its competitors.
Is Rocket Lab USA's Research & Development too high?
Rocket Lab USA's current Research & Development is $296.12 Mil. Overall, Rocket Lab USA has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rocket Lab USA's Research & Development compare to NOC and GD?
Rocket Lab USA's Research & Development of $296.12 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 Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Rocket Lab USA and its competitors. Rocket Lab USA's current Research & Development is $296.12 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 Research & Development of $296.12 Mil. The current Research & Development is $296.12 Mil. Rocket Lab USA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rocket Lab USA (RKLBW), the current Research & Development is $296.12 Mil as of Mar. 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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