# Rocket Lab’s Q3 Earnings Preview Puts Neutron Delay in Focus By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/51731 Published: 2026-11-08T18:08:39.000Z Updated: 2026-11-08T18:08:39.000Z Section: Business > Wall Street expects $257.18 million in revenue and a 2-cent-per-share loss. Investors will also look for an update on Neutron’s development timeline and customer demand. Rocket Lab’s Neutron delay is a key focus ahead of its third-quarter report, with Wall Street expecting $257.18 million in revenue and investors seeking updates on the rocket’s development and customer demand. Wall Street also expects a loss of 2 cents per share. Rocket Lab is developing Neutron, a reusable medium-class rocket for larger satellite launch contracts. Its planned debut is now targeted for 2027 after a [setback involving the first-stage tank](). The delay increases Rocket Lab’s reliance on Electron launches and Space Systems and puts its path to positive EBITDA at risk. The company is scheduled to report after market close Monday, Nov. 9. ## Links in this article - [setback involving the first-stage tank](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/32374)