Shares Outstanding for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB)
According to Rocket Lab USA's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported diluted shares outstanding is 605.43M. Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding is the share count used to compute per-share metrics like EPS. Buybacks lower it; new issuance, stock-based compensation, and convertible securities raise it. Multiply by the stock price for market capitalization.
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
605.43M
YoY change
+7.0%
5Y CAGR
+3.4%
Peak year (2025)
530.66M
Latest annual
530.66M
Shares Outstanding history chart for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) from 2019 to 2025
Shares Outstanding history table for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) from 2019 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Shares Outstanding | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 530.66M | +7.0% | +34.73M | ||
| 2024 | 495.93M | +2.9% | +14.16M | ||
| 2023 | 481.77M | +3.3% | +15.55M | ||
| 2022 | 466.21M | +3.1% | +14.01M | ||
| 2021 | 452.21M | +1.0% | +4.29M | ||
| 2020 | 447.92M | +11.7% | +47.09M | ||
| 2019 | 400.83M | — | — |
Shares Outstanding values are taken from Rocket Lab USA's reported income 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
The 2025 reading of Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) diluted shares outstanding is 530.66M – grew 7.0% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding compounded at +3.4% per year, sustaining 6 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Across the available history, diluted shares outstanding reached its high of 530.66M in 2025 and its low of 400.83M in 2019.
Within Industrials, Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) ranks 5th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for diluted shares outstanding is 531.25M.
Rocket Lab USA Shares Outstanding by Year
Rocket Lab USA Shares Outstanding 2025: 530.66M
Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding in 2025 was 530.66M, grew 7.0% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Rocket Lab USA Shares Outstanding 2024: 495.93M
Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding in 2024 was 495.93M, edged up 2.9% from 2023.
Rocket Lab USA Shares Outstanding 2023: 481.77M
Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding in 2023 was 481.77M, edged up 3.3% from 2022.
Rocket Lab USA Shares Outstanding 2022: 466.21M
Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding in 2022 was 466.21M, edged up 3.1% from 2021.
Rocket Lab USA Shares Outstanding 2021: 452.21M
Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding in 2021 was 452.21M.
See more financial history for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB).
Sector peers — Shares Outstanding
Companies in the same sector as Rocket Lab USA, ranked by their latest diluted shares outstanding.
| Company | Shares Outstanding | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | 1.36B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | 1.07B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | 762.30M | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | 593.50M | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | 469.00M | Industrials |
| Vertiv Holdings (VRT) | 390.65M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | 389.50M | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | 271.70M | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rocket Lab USA's diluted shares outstanding?
Latest reported diluted shares outstanding for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) is 605.43M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding changed year-over-year?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) diluted shares outstanding changed +7.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) diluted shares outstanding compound annual growth rate is +3.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding hit its highest annual value?
Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding reached its highest annual value of 530.66M in 2025.
What was Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding in 2024?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) diluted shares outstanding in 2024 was 495.93M.
What was Rocket Lab USA diluted shares outstanding in 2025?
Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) diluted shares outstanding in 2025 was 530.66M.
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