Rocket Lab Q2 2026 Earnings Explained and Why Record Revenue Came With Softer Margin Guidance
Overview A company reported record revenue, record backlog, and gross margin guidance for the next quarter that sits below what it just delivered. All three appeared in the same filing, and together they define where Rocket Lab actually stands. According to Rocket Lab's second quarter 2026 results, revenue for the quarter ended June 30 reached $234 million, up 62% year over year and $34 million above the previous quarterly record, while backlog grew to $2.36 billion, up 137%. The same release gu