Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $-321.81M
The free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) is $-321.81M. It is below its 12-month average by 47.01% ($-218.89M).
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RKLB Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$-321.81M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$-218.89M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$-185.08M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$-148.45M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$-133.80M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$-133.80M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$-133.80M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-47.01%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-73.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-116.78%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-140.51%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-140.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-140.51%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$-321.81M
FCF Yield
N/A
Price/FCF
N/A
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for RKLB stock is $-321.81M.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for RKLB stock is $-218.89M.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RKLB stock is $-185.08M.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RKLB stock is $-148.45M.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RKLB stock is $-133.80M.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RKLB stock is $-133.80M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RKLB stock is $-133.80M.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $-321.81M |
| 2024-12-31 | $-115.98M |
| 2023-12-31 | $-153.57M |
| 2022-12-31 | $-148.95M |
| 2021-12-31 | $-97.49M |
| 2020-12-31 | $-52.88M |
| 2019-12-31 | $-45.92M |
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About Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is a prominent aerospace firm established in 2006. This company delivers a comprehensive suite of space-related services and hardware, primarily catering to the space and defense industries. Their operations encompass orbital launch capabilities, advanced spacecraft engineering and construction, production of various spacecraft components, and sophisticated on-orbit management services, including full constellation management. Rocket Lab is known for developing and producing a range of launch vehicles, from small to medium-class rockets. Key products include the highly successful Electron small orbital launch vehicle and the versatile Photon satellite platforms, both of which they design, manufacture, and market. Furthermore, the company is actively developing the larger Neutron launch vehicle, capable of carrying 8-ton payloads. Beyond manufacturing, they also conduct remote launch operations and craft specialized components and subsystems for both their Photon spacecraft family and the broader commercial spacecraft market. Their diverse clientele spans commercial enterprises, major aerospace contractors, and governmental entities.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- Sir Peter Beck