Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RKLB
  • Rev/Share 1.0488
  • Book/Share 2.4228
  • PB 20.3774
  • Debt/Equity 0.3633
  • CurrentRatio 3.1763
  • ROIC -0.1491

 

  • MktCap 25325986805.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.438
  • PFCF -109.3702
  • PE -93.2877
  • Debt/Assets 0.2095
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.4021

 

  • Rating D+
  • Score 1
  • Recommendation Strong Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Reiterated RKLB Needham -- Buy $55 $63 Nov. 12, 2025
Initiation RKLB Robert W. Baird -- Outperform -- $83 Oct. 16, 2025
Initiation RKLB Craig Hallum -- Hold -- $51 July 28, 2025
Resumed RKLB Goldman -- Neutral -- $27 June 30, 2025
Initiation RKLB Needham -- Buy -- $28 April 25, 2025
Initiation RKLB JMP Securities -- Market Perform -- -- Sept. 12, 2024

News

RKLB Outperforms Industry in Past 6 Months: Should You Buy the Stock?
RKLB
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab's surging 70.7% rally spotlights new mission wins and rising sales expectations, but premium valuation keeps entry timing critical.

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Space Stock Tracker: Rocket Lab, AST Fly Again
RKLB, ASTS
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Space stocks blasted back into the spotlight this week as retail investors turned up the heat in the sector. Here's a look at what has been going on in the commercial space industry.

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Prediction: Rocket Lab Stock Could Surge in 2026
RKLB
Published: December 04, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab (RKLB +7.65%) is navigating short-term pressure, but several long-term catalysts are strengthening the company's setup. With reliable Electron launches, rising global demand, and Neutron preparing to unlock a larger market, Rocket Lab may be entering a new phase of growth.

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The Rocket Lab Paradox
RKLB
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab is growing revenue above 50% year-over-year, far outpacing the sector median of roughly 4%, signaling rapid commercial scaling. Q3 delivered record revenue of $155 million with 48% YoY growth and 17 new Electron launch contracts added to backlog. Expanding defense programs, including back-to-back HASTE missions and the Geost acquisition, significantly broaden Rocket Lab's national security market exposure.

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Rocket Lab Stock Could Bounce Off Multiple Support Layers
RKLB
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Subscribers to Schaeffer's Weekend Trader options recommendation service received this RKLB commentary on Sunday night, along with a detailed options trade recommendation -- including complete entry and exit parameters.

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RKLB vs. LUNR: Which Space Player Shows Bigger Potential in 2025?
LUNR, RKLB
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines build 2025 momentum as missions, contracts and expanding capabilities draw growing investor attention.

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What's The Downside Risk For RKLB Stock?
RKLB
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

RKLB stock has dropped 33.3% over the previous 21 trading days. This steep drop is closely associated with renewed investor worries regarding the Neutron rocket program.

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Rocket Lab: The Neutron Delay Is Not A Major Hit
RKLB
Published: November 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab Corporation reported strong Q3 2025 results with 48% revenue growth and improved gross margins, despite the slippage of Neutron into Q1 next year. I also see growing contribution from RKLB's space systems and HASTE, with services revenue up 101% YOY, two back-to-back HASTE missions in Q3, and Q4 non-GAAP gross margin guided to 43–45%. The Neutron platform and $0.5B SDA program are the main catalysts in my watchlist, but schedule slippage to hardware arrival at LC-3 in Q1 2026 makes Neutron timing a risk.

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Can Rocket Lab Strengthen Its Lead in Advanced Spacecraft Missions?
RKLB
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB expands its in-house spacecraft capabilities as new NASA missions and tech demos underscore its growing role in complex space systems.

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Two Launches in Two Days from Two Hemispheres: Rocket Lab Beats Annual Launch Record with Back-To-Back Electron Missions
RKLB
Published: November 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Rocket Lab today completed its second launch in two days from its launch sites in two hemispheres, setting a new annual launch record for the Company.

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Rocket Lab Successfully Launches HASTE Mission for Defense Innovation Unit, Missile Defense Agency
RKLB
Published: November 18, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

LONG BEACH, Calif., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it successfully launched a suborbital mission with its HASTE launch vehicle for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) - advancing national interests in safeguarding the homeland through the testing of advanced technologies for missile defense.

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Defiance ETFs Launches RKLZ: the First 2X Short ETF of Rocket Lab Corporation
RKLB
Published: November 18, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MIAMI, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs proudly announces the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short RKLB ETF (Ticker: RKLZ), expanding its family of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for sophisticated traders seeking tactical exposure to high-growth innovation companies. RKLZ seeks to deliver -200% of the daily percentage change in the share price of Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), offering investors an instrument to express short-term bearish views on a leading player in the space launch and aerospace manufacturing industry.

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Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
RKLB
Published: November 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Rocket Lab Corporation ( RKLB ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 10, 2025 5:00 PM EST Company Participants Murielle Baker - Senior Communications Manager Peter Beck - Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Adam Spice - CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Ryan Koontz - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division Andres Sheppard-Slinger - Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Research Division Xin Yu - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Gautam Khanna - TD Cowen, Research Division Erik Rasmussen - Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Research Division Michael Leshock - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Sujeeva De Silva - ROTH Capital Partners, …

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Rocket Lab Stock Is Falling, Buy Or Wait?
RKLB
Published: November 13, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock has dropped by 27.9% in less than a month, declining from $69.27 on October 15, 2025, to $49.97 currently. What lies ahead?

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Space Beats Silicon: Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, And Archer Aviation Outshine Nvidia In 2025
ACHR, NVDA, PL, RKLB
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Aerospace just outperformed semiconductors — and almost nobody saw it coming.

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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Earnings, Despite Neutron Delay
RKLB
Published: November 12, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab USA NASDAQ: RKLB delivered a strong third quarter, and the market wasted no time responding. Shares climbed in after-hours trading after the company posted record revenue, showing that demand in both Electron launch services and Space Systems remains firmly in place.

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Rocket Lab rises 5% on record third-quarter revenue, launch backlog
RKLB
Published: November 11, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab posted record quarterly revenues in the third-quarter as it inks more launch deals and builds its backlog. CEO Peter Beck said in a release that the company is "just days away" from reaching a new annual launch record.

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Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Rocket Lab Stock Ahead of Q3 Earnings?
RKLB
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB's strong launch growth and solid bookings are likely to lift Q3 results, but high costs and rich valuation could test investor patience.

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Rocket Lab: Not Too Early, Not Too Late
RKLB
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab Corporation is rated a Buy due to its differentiated, vertically integrated space business and visible profitability inflection point. RKLB's dual segments—Launch Services and Space Systems—are both growing, with expanding gross margins and a robust backlog supporting future revenue acceleration. Despite high valuation and ongoing cash burn, RKLB's limited direct competition with SpaceX and high entry barriers justify a premium multiple for long-term investors.

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Rocket Lab Stock Dips 14%—Buying Opportunity Ahead?
RKLB
Published: October 30, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

After a decisive breakout through resistance near $55, shares of Rocket Lab USA NASDAQ: RKLB have finally taken a breather. With the company set to report earnings in November, investors might now be asking the key question: Is this pullback a chance to buy, or a signal to stay cautious?

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Rocket Lab: Why This Stock Is A Long-Term Winner
RKLB
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab is up 500% over the last 12 months. With Neutron's debut fast approaching, investors are piling in to get a piece of the action. Despite valuation concerns, I think RKLB remains a long-term buy.

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RKLB vs. SPCE: Which Space Stock is the Smarter Player?
RKLB, SPCE
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As investor interest in space surges, Rocket Lab and Virgin Galactic showcase distinct paths in a fast-expanding industry.

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I Believe Rocket Lab Could Lose Half Its Value, Buy It Then
RKLB
Published: October 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab is a high-potential space company led by visionary CEO Peter Beck, expanding into defense and satellite markets. RKLB posted record Q2 revenue of $144M, up 36% YoY, and is executing well on contracts, including a $515M Space Development Agency project. The upcoming Neutron rocket launch is a major catalyst, but repeated delays and high expectations create significant short-term risk for the stock.

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3 Scary-Good Growth Stocks That Would Have Turned $6,000 Invested Last Halloween Into $91,000 Today
HOOD, RGTI, RKLB
Published: October 26, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Rigetti Computing, Rocket Lab, and Robinhood Markets have been some of the hottest growth stocks to own over the past year. All three have tremendous growth prospects, but only one has profits.

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Rocket Lab Doubled, But The Real Lift-Off Is Ahead
RKLB
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Q3 2025 guidance projects $145–155 million in revenue, up ~45% year-over-year, with improving gross margins of 39–41% and narrowing EPS loss of $0.06. The company's $1 billion backlog is 60% Space Systems and 40% launch services, with 58% expected to convert into revenue within 12 months. New multi-launch contracts with Synspective (21 missions), iQPS (3 missions), and JAXA (2 missions) expanded Rocket Lab's presence across Asia's sovereign launch market.

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RKLB Stock To $48?
RKLB
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) has seen a rapid appreciation, jumping 41% over the past month to a current trading price of $67. This surge is likely fueled by several positive developments: improved analyst ratings, higher price targets, and new or expanded launch contracts with Japanese clients.

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Rocket Lab Stock Has 'Multiple Avenues For Significant Upside': Analyst Highlights What's Next
RKLB
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Space stock Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) receives a price target increase with expected revenue growth on the horizon and the potential to become one of the leaders in the space sector.

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Space Stock Tracker: AST Hits New Highs, Rocket Lab Bullish Coverage
RKLB, ASTS
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Space stocks were hot again this week with large price moves, analyst updates and major institutional support.

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Mission Success: Rocket Lab Launches Latest Satellite for Synspective
RKLB
Published: October 14, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

MAHIA, New Zealand, Oct. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its 15th mission of the year and the first of 21 new launches for Synspective. The “Owl New World” mission launched on Electron from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand at 16:33 UTC on October 14 to deploy the seventh StriX satellite to a 583km low Earth orbit.

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Rocket Lab Strengthens Ties With Japan: Should You Buy The Stock?
RKLB
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB expands in Japan with JAXA, iQPS and Synspective deals, boosting its launch pipeline but facing high costs and a premium valuation.

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About Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)

  • IPO Date 2020-11-24
  • Website https://www.rocketlabusa.com
  • Industry Aerospace & Defense
  • CEO Peter Beck
  • Employees 2100

Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a space company, provides launch services and space systems solutions for the space and defense industries. The company provides launch services, spacecraft engineering and design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions; and constellation management services, as well as designs and manufactures small and medium-class rockets. It also designs, manufactures, and sells Electron small orbital launch vehicles and the Photon satellite platforms, as well as developing the Neutron 8-ton payload class launch vehicle; conducts remote launch activities; and designs and manufactures a range of components and subsystems for the Photon family of spacecraft and broader merchant spacecraft components. The company serves commercial, aerospace prime contractors, and government customers. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Long Beach, California.