Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)

US — Industrials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RKLB
  • Rev/Share 0.979
  • Book/Share 1.3366
  • PB 45.3114
  • Debt/Equity 0.7235
  • CurrentRatio 2.6725
  • ROIC -0.1893

 

  • MktCap 29022950408.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.3962
  • PFCF -142.2275
  • PE -134.8653
  • Debt/Assets 0.3207
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.4814

 

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

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
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

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?
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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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Sell RKLB Stock At $65?
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Published: October 14, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Neutral

Rocket Lab's (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock has garnered considerable investor interest in 2025, climbing over 150% year-to-date. Trading at about $65, this extraordinary surge reflects an increasing optimism surrounding the company's Neutron rocket program and its growing involvement in the commercial space sector.

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Rocket Lab keeps winning launch deals, putting its stock on track for this milestone
RKLB
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Rocket Lab Corp. shot up into record territory Friday, lifted by a deal to launch satellites for Japan's space agency.

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Final Trades: Gilead, Rocket Lab, Palo Alto and Coinbase
COIN, GILD, PANW, RKLB
Published: October 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
RKLB
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) is a Great Choice
RKLB
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Rocket Lab's stock set for 25% gain this week after flurry of new launch deals
RKLB
Published: October 10, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab shares have added more than a quarter in value over the last week after announcing new launch deals. Rocket Lab said Friday that it secured two launches with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency scheduled for December and 2026.

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Rocket Lab Stock Squeezes Shorts With Japan Space Deal
RKLB
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) is one of the best stocks on the Nasdaq this morning, up 7.5% to trade at $71.21.

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Rocket Lab's Shares Lift on New Multi-Mission Satellite Launch Deals
RKLB
Published: October 08, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of Rocket Lab (RKLB) traded at a record high when the satellite launch provider announced details about several planned missions.

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Top Stock Pick Report: A Q3 For the Record Books
BA, BE, BEAM, CF, COIN, CVNA, DB, DELL, EZPW, LC, NBIS, OPRA, RKLB, ROKU, SE, SEIC, SOFI, STM
Published: October 07, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, October 5.

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All Cap Investing With Kirk Spano
AAPL, ASTS, DIA, F, GLD, GOOG, GOOGL, META, MSFT, NVDA, PFE, PLTR, QQQ, RKLB, SPY, TSLA
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Kirk Spano runs Margin of Safety Investing and shares what this moment means for all cap investors. Stock picking and options strategies like covered calls and cash-secured puts to generate income and manage risk.

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Rocket Lab vs. Planet Labs: Which Space Stock Stands Stronger in 2025?
PL, RKLB
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB and PL gain investor attention as satellite demand, government spending and tech advances fuel growth in the space sector.

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NuScale, Rocket Lab Face Heavy Insider Selling After Surges
RKLB, SMR
Published: September 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Over the past 52 weeks, two stocks in the industrials sector have seen their values absolutely skyrocket. As of the Sept.

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Nvidia High-Fives Palantir, Rocket Lab — On This List Of '10-Bagger' Legends
NVDA, PLTR, RKLB
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

Ten stocks in the large-cap Russell 1000 index have achieved at least 1,000% returns since the October 2022 bull market bottom, showcasing the power and volatility of high-growth companies in a rapidly recovering market environment.

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Rocket Lab ($RKLB) | Firefly Aerospace ($FLY) | Symbotic ($SYM) | Nauticus Robotics ($KITT)
FLY, KITT, RKLB, SYM
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Green Stock News
Sentiment: Positive

Welcome to the Green Stock News brief for Tuesday September 23rd. Here are today's top headlines: Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) delivered its twin Explorer-class spacecraft, Blue and Gold, to Kennedy Space Center for NASA's ESCAPADE mission, which will study how the solar wind strips Mars' atmosphere.

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Ten Bull Market 10-Baggers
APP, CVNA, FTAI, HOOD, MSTR, NVDA, PLTR, RKLB, SMMT, VRT
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

While broad market performance has been robust, one striking aspect of this cycle has been the extraordinary gains in a handful of individual equities. Ten stocks in the large-cap Russell 1,000 have now advanced more than 1,000% since the start of this period. We take a look at each of these names to provide insight into the breadth of forces powering this bull market beyond the headline indices.

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Rocket Lab's Surge Defies Gravity
RKLB
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB has rallied 115% since my initial call and over 30% since my last coverage, reflecting market recognition. Vertical integration spans launch, spacecraft, satellite components, and payloads, creating a one-stop shop and capturing significantly greater mission value. Acquisitions like Geost and Solero expand critical technologies, with Geost enabling missile-tracking capabilities tied to the $175 billion Golden Dome program.

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Rocket Lab: How Low Can RKLB Stock Really Go?
RKLB
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Rocket Lab's stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) trended lower following the company's announcement to raise $750 million through equity dilution. This move, which increases the total number of shares, often concerns investors because it can negatively impact a company's earnings per share.

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Rocket Lab Stock At $50: Neutron Hype Meets 3-Launch Plan
RKLB
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab is gaining momentum as it prepares for the first Neutron launch, targeting a significant role in the US launch market. The new Virginia Launch Complex 3, purpose-built for Neutron, positions the company for national security contracts and direct competition with SpaceX. I've nitpicked every detail we have on the upcoming Neutron launch and believe things look very promising.

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Rocket Lab stock slides on possible $750M equity offering
RKLB
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) (Nasdaq: RKLB) shares fell 10% to $48.48 in midday trading on Tuesday after the provider of launch services and space systems revealed in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that it has entered into a new at-the-market (ATM) equity offering arrangement under which it could raise up to $750 million by selling company shares from time to time. The offering replaces a previous $500 million agreement, under which $396.6 million of company shares were already sold.

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Rocket Lab Gains 6.3% in the Past Month: How to Play the Stock?
RKLB
Published: September 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB stock climbs 6.3% in a month, fueled by launches, acquisitions and new defense and space technology initiatives.

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Rocket Lab: My Biggest Miss And Best Call Ever
RKLB
Published: September 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Rocket Lab has delivered a 780% return in under 14 months, validating my initial bullish thesis despite my personal decision not to invest. The company stands out as an end-to-end space services provider, benefiting from a rapidly expanding space economy and strong government/defense relationships. Financials are robust: 36% YoY revenue growth, strong gross margins, a $1B backlog, and a healthy balance sheet despite ongoing losses.

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Rocket Lab Tumbles 12% — Time to Buy the Dip?
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Published: September 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

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Rocket Lab Strengthens Case for Breakout With New Launch Pad
RKLB
Published: September 03, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

There's simply no slowing down the rise of Rocket Lab USA, Inc. NASDAQ: RKLB. After a brief pullback from its 52-week high, shares of the aerospace and defense company tested support near $40 before regaining momentum and pushing back toward a key breakout level at $50.

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Beyond Launch: Rocket Lab's Push for Semiconductor Dominance
RKLB
Published: September 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RKLB doubles down on semiconductor production to strengthen its role in space and defense technologies.

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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.