Filing Flows › Rocket Lab (RKLB) › R&D spending
Rocket Lab (RKLB) R&D spending by quarter
Rocket Lab's R&D spending was $82.4M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +2% from Q1 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $48.3M (Q4 2024) to $82.4M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | $82.4M | +2% | +25% |
| Q1 2026 | $80.5M | +2% | +46% |
| Q4 2025 | $78.8M | +11% | +63% |
| Q3 2025 | $70.7M | +7% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $66.1M | +20% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $55.1M | +14% | — |
| Q4 2024 | $48.3M | — | — |
Q2 2026 at a glance
Rocket Lab, Q2 2026: revenue $234M (+62% year over year), operating margin -24.6%, net loss $49.3M, operating cash flow −$84.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Rocket Lab's R&D spending?
Rocket Lab's R&D spending was $82.4M in Q2 2026 (second quarter 2026), +2% from Q1 2026.
How has Rocket Lab's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $48.3M (Q4 2024) to $82.4M (Q2 2026).