---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001819994-26-000012"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RKLB"
cik: "0001819994"
company_name: "Rocket Lab Corp"
filed_at: "2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T23:45:52.226645+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Rocket Lab Q4 revenue record $180M, FY2025 revenue $602M (+38% YoY), backlog $1.85B (+73%)

## Summary
- Record Q4 revenue of $180M; full-year revenue $602M, up 38% YoY.
- Backlog grew 73% YoY to $1.85B; $816M SDA contract for 18 satellites.
- Record 21 Electron launches in 2025 with 100% success; Neutron first launch targeted Q4 2026.
- Q1 2026 guidance: revenue $185-200M (midpoint +57% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA loss $21-27M.
- Acquired Optical Support Inc and Precision Components Ltd to expand capabilities.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001819994-26-000012
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RKLB
- cik: 0001819994
- company_name: Rocket Lab Corp
- filed_at: 2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819994/000181999426000012/0001819994-26-000012-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819994/000181999426000012/rklb-20260226.htm

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