Cash on Hand for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB)
According to Rocket Lab USA's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $1.38B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for net leverage and total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
RKLB
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Latest period
$1.38B
YoY change
+142.6%
5Y CAGR
+80.7%
Peak year (2025)
$1.02B
Latest annual
$1.02B
Cash on Hand history chart for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) from 2019 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) from 2019 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.02B | +142.6% | +$597.59M | ||
| 2024 | $418.99M | +71.2% | +$174.22M | ||
| 2023 | $244.77M | -48.1% | -$227.02M | ||
| 2022 | $471.79M | -31.7% | -$219.17M | ||
| 2021 | $690.96M | +1208.8% | +$638.17M | ||
| 2020 | $52.79M | -44.9% | -$43.09M | ||
| 2019 | $95.88M | — | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Rocket Lab USA's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) came in at $1.02B – surged 142.6% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments compounded at +80.7% per year, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual cash and short-term investments of $1.02B was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $52.79M in 2020.
Within Industrials, Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for cash and short-term investments is $8.56B.
Rocket Lab USA Cash on Hand by Year
Rocket Lab USA Cash on Hand 2025: $1.02B
Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.02B, surged 142.6% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Rocket Lab USA Cash on Hand 2024: $418.99M
Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $418.99M, surged 71.2% from 2023.
Rocket Lab USA Cash on Hand 2023: $244.77M
Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $244.77M, plunged 48.1% below 2022.
Rocket Lab USA Cash on Hand 2022: $471.79M
Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $471.79M, plunged 31.7% below 2021.
Rocket Lab USA Cash on Hand 2021: $690.96M
Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $690.96M.
See more financial history for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Rocket Lab USA, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing (BA) | $29.40B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $12.39B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $9.98B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $9.69B | Industrials |
| RTX (RTX) | $7.43B | Industrials |
| Vertiv Holdings (VRT) | $1.83B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $1.52B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $803.00M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rocket Lab USA's cash and short-term investments?
Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) is $1.38B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) cash and short-term investments changed +142.6% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +80.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $1.02B in 2025.
What was Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments in 2024?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $418.99M.
What was Rocket Lab USA cash and short-term investments in 2025?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $1.02B.
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