Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) returns
Rocket Lab USA returns over 5 years
$1,000 invested in Rocket Lab USA five years ago was worth $3,895 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 31.3% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $1,760.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -21.5% | — | $785.45 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | -15.4% | — | $846.17 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | -21.5% | — | $784.55 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | -10.2% | — | $898.39 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +1,203% | +135.3% | $13,031 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +289.5% | +31.3% | $3,895 | +76.0% |
Rocket Lab USA return by calendar year
| Year | RKLB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | -21.5% | +11.7% | -33.2% |
| 2025 | +173.9% | +17.7% | +156.2% |
| 2024 | +360.6% | +24.9% | +335.7% |
| 2023 | +46.7% | +26.2% | +20.5% |
| 2022 | -69.3% | -18.2% | -51.1% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: RKLB financials
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.