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Jun 30, 2024

Rocket Lab Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Rocket Lab achieved record revenue with substantial year-on-year growth and made significant progress in Neutron development.

Key Takeaways

Rocket Lab reported a record revenue of $106 million for Q2 2024, a 71% increase year-on-year, driven by strong demand for launch services and space systems. The company also achieved a critical milestone in Neutron development with the first hot fire of the Archimedes engine.

Achieved record revenue of $106 million, a 71% year-on-year increase.

Successfully launched the 50th Electron mission, faster than any commercially developed rocket in history.

Signed 17 new launch contracts year-to-date, including multi-launch deals and contracts with the Department of Defense.

Completed production of two spacecraft for NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars.

Total Revenue
$106M
Previous year: $62M
+71.2%
EPS
-$0.08
Previous year: -$0.1
-20.0%
Gross Profit
$27.2M
Previous year: $14.6M
+86.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$341M
Previous year: $197M
+72.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$28.3M
Previous year: -$16.6M
+70.4%
Total Assets
$1.19B
Previous year: $981M
+21.1%

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Rocket Lab Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

For the third quarter of 2024, Rocket Lab expects revenue between $100 million and $105 million, with Space Systems revenue between $79 million and $84 million, and Launch Services revenue of approximately $21 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $100 million and $105 million.
  • Space Systems revenue between $79 million and $84 million.
  • Launch Services revenue of approximately $21 million.
  • GAAP Gross Margins between 25% and 27%.
  • Non-GAAP Gross Margins between 30% and 32%.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP Operating Expenses between $80 million and $82 million.
  • Non-GAAP Operating Expenses between $69 million and $71 million.
  • Expected Interest Expense (Income), net $1 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss of $31 million to $33 million.
  • Basic Shares Outstanding of 498 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income