Rocket Lab Q2 2024 Earnings Report
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.
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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