Rocket Lab USA Inc. is a prominent aerospace and defense firm that specializes in small satellite launch services and integrated space systems. Since its inception in 2006, the company has distinguished itself with the Electron rocket, providing reliable and cost-effective launch solutions to a wide array of commercial and government clients. The addition of the Photon satellite platform not only enhances Rocket Lab's operational capabilities but also drives vertical integration, further solidifying its competitive edge. As the global space economy expands and the demand for innovative launch solutions grows, Rocket Lab is uniquely positioned for sustained growth and market leadership in this rapidly evolving sector.
| Revenue (TTM) | $769.15M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $286.62M |
| EBITDA | $-150.52M |
| Operating Margin | -24.60% |
| Return on Equity | -7.92% |
| Return on Assets | -4.62% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $1.32 |
| Book Value | $3.93 |
| Price-to-Book | 14.69 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 66.71 |
| EV/Revenue | 63.89 |
| EV/EBITDA | -16.44 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 62.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | $598.46M |
| Float | $557.21M |
| % Insiders | 0.84% |
| % Institutions | 61.49% |
Volatility is currently contracting
Rocket Lab stock has rebounded in the past few weeks, moving from a low of $58.25 to $82, helped by its strong earnings and increasing backlog. It also jumped after the company inked a major deal with Viasat and other organizations.
RKLB expands responsive launch capabilities with GHOST, a deployable system designed to support orbital and suborbital missions worldwide.
Rocket Lab delivered record Q2 revenue of $234 million, strong gross margin, and robust backlog growth, underscoring its successful vertical integration strategy. I maintain a strong buy rating, supported by defense contract wins, expanding Space Systems, and the transformative Iridium acquisition, despite ongoing Neutron development risks. Neutron's first flight may slip to 2027, but demand is secured and early capacity discipline supports long-term margin maturation and pricing power.
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has been onboarded to the United States Space Force's NITE-STAR (NSTTC Innovative Technology & Engineering – Space Test and Range) IDIQ contract, an advanced space test and training infrastructure with a $981M contract ceiling.
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) achieved a key milestone with the successful deployment of eight satellites for MDA Space under a $143M contract. Automakers face a motor oil shortage due to disrupted Group III base oil supplies, driving prices to $4,000/ton and forcing lubricant substitutions.
Space company Rocket Lab (Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) has successfully launched eight satellite platforms built for MDA (TSX:MDA) Space to replenish Globalstar's existing communications constellation. The satellites launched on 15 August from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9.12pm Eastern time, marking the first batch of 17 platforms Rocket Lab is building under a $143 million contract with MDA (TSX:MDA) Space.
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the successful launch of eight advanced satellite platforms the Company built for MDA Space (TSX: MDA; NYSE: MDA), prime contractor for the replenishment of Globalstar's (Nasdaq: GSAT) existing constellation, which provides direct-to-device communications services and IoT applications from orbit.
RKLB expands its launch portfolio through HASTE, supporting hypersonic testing and broadening opportunities in defense missions.
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