Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)

US — Industrials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol RKLB
  • Rev/Share 1.0488
  • Book/Share 2.4228
  • PB 18.6769
  • Debt/Equity 0.3633
  • CurrentRatio 3.1763
  • ROIC -0.1491

 

  • MktCap 23212495502.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.438
  • PFCF -100.2431
  • PE -85.5027
  • 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

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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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.