Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) earnings date & stock reaction
RKLB · Rocket Lab Corporation · Industrials
Rocket Lab Corporation earnings date & time
Schedule
- Korea time (KST)
- Tue, November 10
- Reporting pattern
- 12 of last 12 after close
- Typical move
- ±8.6% · 12-report avg
What the market expects
Consensus EPS
$-0.06Coming in above this counts as a beat
- Guided revenue
- $234M→$258M+10.0%
“We achieved a record $234 million in Q2 revenue - up 62% year-over-year and $34 million higher than last quarter's record.”
“We expect revenue in the third quarter to range between $250 million and $265 million, representing 10% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth at the midpoint.”
- ▲Record Revenue and Backlog Growth
- Q2 revenue was $234 million, a 62% increase vs last year.
- Backlog reached $2.36 billion, marking a 137% increase vs last year.
- ▲Vertical Integration and New Contracts
- Announced the acquisition of Iridium to accelerate expansion into space applications.
- Secured a $397 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for satellite production and launch.
- ▲Improved Profitability Metrics
- Adjusted EBITDA loss was $8.8 million, significantly better than the guidance of $20M-$26M loss.
- Non-GAAP gross margin was 41.5%, beating the guidance range of 38%-40%.
- ▼Revenue Decline in Launch Services
- Launch Services revenue was $44.6 million, a 30% decrease vs the previous quarter.
- The company attributed this to a shift in revenue recognition timing despite similar launch activity.
- ▼Increased Cash Burn and Net Loss
- GAAP operating cash flow was an $84.1 million outflow, worsening from the $50.3 million outflow in the previous quarter.
- GAAP EPS loss widened to $0.08 per share from $0.07 in the previous quarter.
- ▼Lower Q3 Margin Guidance
- Q3 non-GAAP gross margin is guided at 35%-37%, lower than the 41.5% achieved in Q2.
- This reflects a shift in business mix and integration costs from recent acquisitions.
Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) rose the day after earnings in 5 of its last 12 reports (42%), moving ±8.6% on average. It has fallen despite beating the consensus estimate 4 times.
When results drop, skip the EPS number. Check if the growth above holds or accelerates, and whether guidance beats expectations.
How this stock reacts to earnings
Traits seen across its recent earnings reactions
Earnings number vs guidance: which drives it?
How often the beat/miss matched the actual price move
4/7 beats fell next day · watches Launches · backlog
- Jun 2026 report-0.0%
- Mar 2026 report+34.2%
- Dec 2025 report-4.9%
- Sep 2025 report-1.3%
- Jun 2025 report+1.1%
- Mar 2025 report-11.2%
Earnings timeline · bars = next-day move, ▲▼ = beat/miss
Earnings trend · last 12 quarters
Earnings history and price reaction
| Quarter ended | Reported (ET) | vs market expectation (consensus) | Earnings day | After 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/2026 | 2026-08-10 | — | -0.0% | +2.5% |
| 3/2026 | 2026-05-07 | — | +34.2% | +68.7% |
| 12/2025 | 2026-02-26 | — | -4.9% | -3.6% |
| 9/2025 | 2025-11-10 | — | -1.3% | -16.6% |
| 6/2025 | 2025-08-07 | — | +1.1% | -3.2% |
| 3/2025 | 2025-05-08 | — | -11.2% | +9.2% |
12 reports, quarters ending 9/2023 to 6/2026. The earnings-day move is the first trading day that reflects the report; the five-day figure is the cumulative move from that point.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Rocket Lab Corporation earnings date?
The next Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) earnings report is expected Mon, November 9 around 4:00 PM ET, after the close. It comes from an earnings calendar and may not be a company-confirmed date; it updates automatically if it changes.
What is the consensus EPS forecast for Rocket Lab Corporation's next earnings?
Analysts expect EPS of about $-0.06 for Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB). Coming in above that counts as a beat, below it a miss — though a beat does not guarantee the stock rises.
Does Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) stock usually go up after earnings?
Over the last 12 earnings reports, the stock rose on 5 of them (42%). The average move on earnings day was ±8.6%.
Does Rocket Lab Corporation react more to the earnings numbers or to guidance?
In 5 of the last 9 reports (56%), the stock moved the opposite way from whether it beat or missed the forecast. A high share means guidance and expectations drive the move more than the reported numbers.
Can Rocket Lab Corporation stock fall even when earnings are good?
Yes. In 1 of the last 12 reports, Rocket Lab Corporation fell on the earnings day despite growing EPS. Expectations already priced in, or guidance, can matter more than the reported numbers.
Does Rocket Lab Corporation stock keep moving after the earnings day?
Over the last 12 reports, the move continued in the same direction for the following five trading days 42% of the time. This tendency is known as post-earnings announcement drift.