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Mar 31, 2022

Rocket Lab Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Rocket Lab reported strong Q1 2022 results, driven by revenue growth in both launch services and space systems.

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.

Total Revenue
$40.7M
Previous year: $18.2M
+123.7%
EPS
-$0.06
Previous year: -$0.0355
+69.2%
Gross Profit
$3.74M
Previous year: $1.41M
+164.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$603M
Free Cash Flow
-$32.6M
Total Assets
$1.06B

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Rocket Lab Revenue by Segment

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