Stock-Based Compensation for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB)
Stock-Based Compensation for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB): headline value $51.87M · YoY +25.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$51.87M
YoY change
+25.1%
5Y CAGR
+75.9%
Peak year (2025)
$71.10M
Latest annual
$71.10M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) from 2019 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) from 2019 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71.10M | +25.1% | +$14.28M | ||
| 2024 | $56.82M | +6.3% | +$3.35M | ||
| 2023 | $53.46M | -3.9% | -$2.19M | ||
| 2022 | $55.65M | +70.9% | +$23.09M | ||
| 2021 | $32.56M | +671.9% | +$28.34M | ||
| 2020 | $4.22M | +7.3% | +$288,000 | ||
| 2019 | $3.93M | — | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Rocket Lab USA's reported cash flow statements (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
In 2025, Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) stock-based compensation totalled $71.10M – grew 25.1% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation expanded at a +75.9% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
The dataset's maximum stock-based compensation sits at $71.10M (2025); the minimum reading of $3.93M dates to 2019.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) ranks 4th; the peer median for stock-based compensation is $47.95M.
Rocket Lab USA Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Rocket Lab USA Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $71.10M
Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation in 2025 was $71.10M, grew 25.1% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Rocket Lab USA Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $56.82M
Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation in 2024 was $56.82M, grew 6.3% from 2023.
Rocket Lab USA Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $53.46M
Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation in 2023 was $53.46M, edged down 3.9% below 2022.
Rocket Lab USA Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $55.65M
Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation in 2022 was $55.65M, surged 70.9% from 2021.
Rocket Lab USA Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $32.56M
Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation in 2021 was $32.56M.
See more financial history for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Rocket Lab USA, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $1.09B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $426.00M | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $242.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $50.00M | Industrials |
| Vertiv Holdings (VRT) | $45.90M | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $0 | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rocket Lab USA's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) is $51.87M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) stock-based compensation changed +25.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +75.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $71.10M in 2025.
What was Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation in 2024?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $56.82M.
What was Rocket Lab USA stock-based compensation in 2025?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $71.10M.
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