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) | $679.58M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $248.43M |
| EBITDA | $-164.83M |
| Operating Margin | -22.40% |
| Return on Equity | -13.60% |
| Return on Assets | -6.58% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $1.22 |
| Book Value | $3.93 |
| Price-to-Book | 18.47 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 58.74 |
| EV/Revenue | 59.71 |
| EV/EBITDA | -16.44 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 63.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $578.87M |
| Float | $539.07M |
| % Insiders | 0.83% |
| % Institutions | 58.43% |
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Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are edging lower Wednesday morning as risk-off tape pressure continues to weigh on the name even after the company landed a major U.S. Space Force award.
Space names are under heavy pressure Tuesday morning as a broad-based sector selloff swamps positive company-specific news.
Rocket Lab is showing it can earn revenue from more than simply launching satellites. Only a few space companies can offer an integrated offering under a single contract.
Rocket Lab has reset sharply from its May highs, shifting investor focus from narrative to execution ahead of the August 10th earnings call. The investment thesis centers on sustained revenue growth, stable margins, and milestone-driven Neutron progress, with late-2026 launch credibility as the key catalyst. The VICTUS HAZE mission showcased RKLB's end-to-end, defense-grade space capabilities, reinforcing its evolution into a vertically integrated space platform.
Rocket Lab wins missile defense business from the U.S. Space Force.
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems today announced it has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force.
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Rocket Lab shares have fallen 33% since my last coverage despite Iridium, defense wins, and continued Neutron commercialization progress. The company is becoming increasingly diversified through defense programs, vertical integration, and the transformative Iridium acquisition beyond launch services. Neutron has evolved from a technical milestone into the primary financial catalyst supporting future margins, cash flow, and earnings expansion.
NASA awarded Rocket Lab two science mission launch contracts: PolSIR and TSIS-2. The two contracts combined are probably worth under $30 million.
Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines expand launch, spacecraft and lunar mission capabilities as growing space investments create new long-term opportunities.
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