Rocket Lab (RKLB) earnings for the quarter ended September 2026: EPS misses estimates
Rocket Lab reported results for the quarter ended September 2026 on November 9, 2026. Adjusted earnings per share came in at -$0.12 against the analysts’ average forecast of -$0.07, a miss of 80.6%.
Revenue for the quarter was $268 million, up 72.7% from $155 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
The market’s verdict: the stock rose 18.2% on the first trading day after the report.
The last four quarters
Rocket Lab has beaten the analysts’ EPS forecast in 2 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter | EPS | Forecast | Surprise | Revenue growth | Price reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | -$0.12 | -$0.07 | −80.6% | +73% | +18.2% |
| Jun 2026 | -$0.08 | -$0.08 | −4.3% | +62% | −3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | -$0.07 | -$0.08 | +11.0% | +63% | +24.6% |
| Dec 2025 | -$0.09 | -$0.10 | +8.2% | +36% | −1.6% |
What comes next
and -$0.31 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
The average analyst price target is $93.10, 51% above the current price of $61.53.
Valuation and score
Rocket Lab scores 1.4 out of 5 overall on Stock Analiz (weak), and its intrinsic value under moderate assumptions is about 99% below the current market value. Full Rocket Lab analysis with 10 years of financials
Frequently asked questions
What was Rocket Lab’s EPS for the quarter ended September 2026?
-$0.12 adjusted per share, against an analyst consensus of -$0.07.
How much revenue did Rocket Lab report?
$268 million, up 72.7% year over year.
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This report was written automatically from the published numbers within hours of the release. It is information, not investment advice.