Rocket Lab Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Rocket Lab's Q1 2022 revenue reached $40.7 million, a 124% increase year-over-year. Space Systems was a major contributor, accounting for 84% of total revenue and growing 1,873% year-over-year. The company also secured a significant $143 million contract with MDA for spacecraft bus production.
Revenue reached $40.7 million, representing 124% year-over-year growth.
Space Systems contributed 84% of total revenue with 1,873% year-over-year growth.
Awarded a $143 million contract by MDA Ltd to deliver 17 spacecraft buses for the Globalstar constellation.
Successfully launched the first of three dedicated missions for Synspective.
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Forward Guidance
Rocket Lab anticipates revenue between $51 million and $54 million for the second quarter of 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Revenue between $51 and $54 million
- Launch Services revenue of approximately $19 million
- Space Systems revenue of between $32 to $35 million
- GAAP Gross Margins between 11% to 13%
- Non-GAAP Gross Margins between 26 to 28%
Challenges Ahead
- GAAP Operating Expenses $39 to $41 million
- Non-GAAP Operating Expenses $23 to $25 million
- Expected Interest expenses (Income), net—$2.5 million expense
- Adjusted EBITDA loss of $3.5 to $5.5 million
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income