Rocket Lab Future Growth
Future criteria checks 5/6
Rocket Lab is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 68.8% and 26.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 68.7% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 9.2% in 3 years.
Key information
68.8%
Earnings growth rate
68.71%
EPS growth rate
| Aerospace & Defense earnings growth | 15.4% |
| Revenue growth rate | 26.1% |
| Future return on equity | 9.18% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 17 Oct 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Rocket Lab: Speculative Nature, Why Holding Is The Wisest Move Right Now
Sep 22Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) Analysts Are Pretty Bullish On The Stock After Recent Results
Aug 09
Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) Stocks Shoot Up 29% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Jun 24Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RKLB) 40% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
May 04
Neutron Launch And Flatellite Production Will Unlock New Markets
Rocket Lab's strategic focus on end-to-end space services and Neutron development aims to capitalize on medium-class launches and boost long-term revenue growth.Rocket Lab USA Will Ignite a 30% Revenue Growth Journey
The global 'space economy' is forecasted to be worth ~$1.8 trillion by 2035.Roughly $800 billion is estimated to be made up of "backbone" business, such as satellites and rockets, and the services orTheir Rockets Won't Blow Up, But The Stock Might -- Initiating Rocket Lab At Buy
Mar 12It's Too Early To Pick Up Rocket Lab Stock (Technical Analysis, Rating Downgrade)
Mar 06Rocket Lab Earnings: Neutron On Track But Volatility Reigns
Feb 28With A 26% Price Drop For Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) You'll Still Get What You Pay For
Feb 25Rocket Lab: Still A Buy, Despite These 2 Key Risks
Jan 27Is Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:RKLB) Using Debt Sensibly?
Jan 12Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB)
Dec 27Rocket Lab: Is Neutron A Real Threat To Musk's SpaceX?
Dec 10At US$24.68, Is It Time To Put Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) On Your Watch List?
Dec 09Why Rocket Lab Is My Best Call Ever
Dec 02Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
Nov 14Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RKLB) P/S Is Still On The Mark Following 51% Share Price Bounce
Nov 13Rocket Lab Stock: A Winner In Space To Buy
Sep 25Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 1,197 | 47 | 59 | 136 | 8 |
| 12/31/2026 | 905 | -82 | -4 | 83 | 14 |
| 12/31/2025 | 590 | -220 | -238 | -108 | 14 |
| 6/30/2025 | 504 | -231 | -204 | -111 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 466 | -207 | -177 | -101 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 436 | -190 | -116 | -49 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 364 | -188 | -145 | -89 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 327 | -177 | -149 | -83 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 282 | -181 | -137 | -76 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 245 | -183 | -154 | -99 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 236 | -169 | -135 | -76 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 232 | -163 | -120 | -73 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 225 | -155 | -154 | -106 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 211 | -136 | -149 | -107 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 187 | -96 | -151 | -110 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 129 | -149 | -139 | -100 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 85 | -128 | -111 | -83 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 62 | -117 | -97 | -72 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 50 | -139 | -75 | -56 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 56 | -64 | -67 | -52 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 52 | -57 | -58 | -36 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 35 | -55 | -53 | -28 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 48 | -30 | -46 | -22 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: RKLB is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.1%).
Earnings vs Market: RKLB is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: RKLB is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: RKLB's revenue (26.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (10.4% per year).
High Growth Revenue: RKLB's revenue (26.1% per year) is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: RKLB's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (9.2%).
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/10/31 18:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/10/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Rocket Lab Corporation is covered by 23 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Arment | Baird |
| Ronald Epstein | BofA Global Research |
| Andre Madrid | BTIG |