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Rocket Lab USA, Inc.

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The total return for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) stock is +250.36% over the past 12 months. So far it's up 3.65% this year. The 5-year total return is +666.89%, meaning $10,000 invested in RKLB stock 5 years ago would be worth $76,689 today. Total return includes price appreciation plus reinvesting any dividends paid out.

If you invested $10,000 in RKLB 1 year ago, it would be worth $37,841 today — you'd have gained $27,841.

With Dividends Reinvested$37,841+278.41%

Price Only (No DRIP)$37,841+278.41%

Period2025-05-06 → 2026-05-06

Price

Total Return (DRIP)

S&P 500

If You Invested $10,000 in RKLB

1Y$35,036+$25,036 (+250.4%)250.4% CAGR

3Y$204,571+$194,571 (+1945.7%)173.5% CAGR

5Y$76,689+$66,689 (+666.9%)50.3% CAGR

10Y$80,829+$70,829 (+708.3%)23.2% CAGR

15Y$80,829+$70,829 (+708.3%)14.9% CAGR

20Y$80,830+$70,830 (+708.3%)11.0% CAGR

30Y$80,829+$70,829 (+708.3%)7.2% CAGR

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. did not pay dividends during this period. Total return = price return.

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As of 2026-05-06

Returns at a Glance

Period	Total Return	CAGR	Price Only	Div. Contrib.	$10K →
YTD	+3.65%	—	+3.65%	—	$10,365
1Y	+250.36%	250.36%	+250.36%	—	$35,036
3Y	+1945.71%	173.49%	+1945.71%	—	$204,571
5Y	+666.89%	50.30%	+666.89%	—	$76,689
10Y	+708.29%	23.24%	+708.29%	—	$80,829
15Y	+708.29%	14.95%	+708.29%	—	$80,829
20Y	+708.30%	11.01%	+708.30%	—	$80,830
30Y	+708.29%	7.21%	+708.29%	—	$80,829

Risk & Highlights

Best Year+379.66%2024

Worst Year-69.10%2022

Max Drawdown-43.01%2025-10-15 → 2025-11-20 · Recovered 2025-12-19

Annual Returns

Year	Total Return	Price Return	Div.	S&P 500	vs S&P
2026YTD	-9.07%	-9.07%	—	+0.41%	-9.5pp
2025	+179.49%	+179.49%	—	+16.64%	+162.8pp
2024	+379.66%	+379.66%	—	+24.00%	+355.7pp
2023	+42.89%	+42.89%	—	+24.81%	+18.1pp
2022	-69.10%	-69.10%	—	-19.95%	-49.2pp

RKLB outperformed the S&P 500 by 221.92pp over the past year (+250.36% vs +28.44%).

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RKLB Peers' Total Return

Accurate peer set · 10 comparable names

Name	Mkt Cap	30D Rtn	YTD Total Rtn	1Y Total Rtn	Div Contrib	3Y Total Rtn	5Y Total Rtn	10Y Total Rtn
RKLBRocket Lab USA, Inc.	$48.7B	+16.4%	+3.6%	+250.4%	—	+1945.7%	+666.9%	+708.3%
SPCEVirgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.	$168M	-20.2%	-25.5%	-16.9%	—	-96.6%	-99.4%	-98.8%
MNTSMomentus Inc.	$3M	+35.0%	-17.4%	+152.1%	—	-98.3%	-99.9%	-99.9%
ASTSAST SpaceMobile, Inc.	$20.7B	-32.6%	-23.5%	+158.1%	—	+1162.3%	+731.6%	+553.7%
BAThe Boeing Company	$181.3B	+5.7%	-1.5%	+20.3%	—	+13.1%	-1.7%	+89.6%
LMTLockheed Martin Corporation	$118.5B	-20.2%	+3.1%	+10.8%	+2.9pp	+20.2%	+47.6%	+157.1%
NOCNorthrop Grumman Corporation	$79.4B	-19.7%	-4.2%	+15.1%	+1.9pp	+30.6%	+60.0%	+192.7%
RTXRTX Corporation	$238.0B	-12.9%	-7.3%	+36.6%	+2.1pp	+86.9%	+119.6%	+227.4%
GDGeneral Dynamics Corporation	$93.9B	-0.6%	+2.6%	+30.5%	+2.2pp	+72.9%	+97.4%	+178.0%
BKSYBlackSky Technology Inc.	$1.2B	+16.3%	+72.7%	+317.2%	—	+284.2%	-54.7%	-54.1%
SATLSatellogic Inc.	$958M	-0.8%	+257.0%	+60.1%	—	+228.5%	-28.7%	-29.3%

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About RKLB Dividend Returns

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends.

How We Calculate Total Return

Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1What is the total return of RKLB over the past year?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) delivered a return of 250.36% over the past year. Since RKLB does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.

Q2How much would $10,000 invested in RKLB be worth today?

A $10,000 investment in Rocket Lab USA, Inc. one year ago would be worth $35,036 today, representing a gain of $25,036.

Q3Does RKLB pay dividends?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends. For RKLB, the total return equals the price-only return.

Q4Did RKLB beat the S&P 500?

Yes, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) outperformed the S&P 500 by 221.92 percentage points over the past year. RKLB delivered a total return of 250.36%, compared to the S&P 500's 28.44%. This 221.92pp alpha means investors in RKLB earned more than a passive S&P 500 index fund.

Q5What is RKLB's worst drawdown?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) experienced a maximum drawdown of -43.01% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-10-15 to its trough on 2025-11-20. The stock recovered to its prior peak by 2025-12-19. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.

Q6What is RKLB's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?

Here are Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 708.3% (23.2% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $80,829. Over 20 years: 708.3% total return (11.0% CAGR) — $10,000 → $80,830. Over 30 years: 708.3% total return (7.2% CAGR) — $10,000 → $80,829. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.

Q7What was RKLB's best and worst year?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s best calendar year was 2024 with a total return of 379.7%. Its worst year was 2022 with a total return of -69.1%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 448.8 percentage points.