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Jun 30, 2022

Rocket Lab Q2 2022 Earnings Report

Rocket Lab's revenue increased significantly, driven by growth in the space systems business.

Key Takeaways

Rocket Lab announced record revenue of $55.5 million for the second quarter of 2022, representing a 36% sequential quarter-on-quarter growth and a 392% year-on-year quarterly revenue growth. The space systems business comprised 66% of the total revenue.

Launched three successful Electron missions in Q2 2022.

Successfully launched the CAPSTONE mission to the Moon for NASA.

Signed a multi-launch contract with HawkEye 360 to launch 15 satellites across three Electron missions between late 2022 and 2024.

Completed the first mid-air capture of an Electron booster with a helicopter, advancing the company’s rocket reusability program.

Total Revenue
$55.5M
Previous year: $11.3M
+391.8%
EPS
-$0.08
Previous year: -$0.41
-80.5%
Gross Profit
$4.96M
Previous year: $2.46M
+101.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$543M
Previous year: $44.8K
+1209619.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$51.1M
Previous year: $13M
-492.8%
Total Assets
$1B
Previous year: $320M
+213.6%

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Rocket Lab Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Rocket Lab expects revenue between $60 million and $63 million for the third quarter of 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $60 million and $63 million
  • Launch Services revenue of approximately $23 million
  • Space Systems revenue of between $37 million to $40 million
  • GAAP Gross Margins between 12% to 15%
  • Non-GAAP Gross Margins between 22% to 25%

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP Operating Expenses $41 million to $43 million
  • Non-GAAP Operating Expenses $27 million to $29 million
  • Expected Interest expenses (Income), net $2 million expense
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss of $8 million to $12 million
  • Basic Shares Outstanding 471 million