Rocket Lab reported second-quarter revenue of $234.07 million, topping the $231.35 million consensus estimate, while posting a loss of 8 cents per share versus expectations for a 7-cent loss. Revenue rose 62% from a year earlier as demand strengthened across its business lines, and the company said it signed $437 million in new Electron, HASTE and Neutron launch contracts during the quarter, with additional deals signed after quarter-end. The company finished the period with a record $2.36 billion backlog and about $2.13 billion in cash and cash equivalents. For the third quarter, Rocket Lab forecast revenue of $250 million to $265 million, ahead of the $238.53 million estimate, and projected an adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) loss of $17 million to $23 million. It also said production of the stage 1 Neutron tank remains aligned with a target delivery to the launch pad in the fourth quarter this year. Alongside earnings, Rocket Lab said it was selected to launch a dedicated Neutron mission for Kepler Communications no earlier than 2028, introduced its GHOST containerized launch system, and announced the establishment of Rocket Lab Germany as part of a strategic expansion. Shares were down 0.67% in after-hours trading at $79.50 on Monday.