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Sep 30, 2022

Rocket Lab Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Recorded record revenue with strong growth in space systems business.

Key Takeaways

Rocket Lab announced record revenue of $63.1 million for Q3 2022, representing a 14% sequential quarter-on-quarter growth and 1,093% year-on-year growth. The company launched three successful Electron missions and progressed the development of the Neutron launch vehicle.

Launched three successful Electron missions in Q3.

Selected NASA Stennis Space Center for Neutron engine testing and development.

Progressed the development of the Neutron launch vehicle.

Secured awards for motorized lightbands and solar power contracts.

Total Revenue
$63.1M
Previous year: $5.29M
+1092.7%
EPS
-$0.07
Previous year: -$0.39
-82.1%
Gross Profit
$8.47M
Previous year: -$12.5M
-168.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$333M
Previous year: $793M
-58.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$31.3M
Previous year: -$54.8M
-42.8%
Total Assets
$1B
Previous year: $955M
+4.8%

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Rocket Lab Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2022, Rocket Lab expects revenue between $51 million and $54 million, Launch Services revenue of approximately $17 million, and Space Systems revenue of between $34 million to $37 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $51 million and $54 million
  • Launch Services revenue of approximately $17 million
  • Space Systems revenue of between $34 million to $37 million
  • GAAP Gross Margins between 5% to 7%
  • Non-GAAP Gross Margins between 16% to 18%

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP Operating Expenses $39 million to $41 million
  • Non-GAAP Operating Expenses $28 million to $30 million
  • Expected Interest expenses (Income), net $1 million expense
  • Adjusted EBITDA loss of $12 million to $16 million
  • Basic Shares Outstanding 474 million

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income