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24/7 Wall Street9/7/2026Positive
RKLB
Rocket Lab USA Inc.NASDAQINDUSTRIALSAEROSPACE & DEFENSE
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$41.09B
P/E Ratio
—
EPS
$-0.27
Beta
2.61
52W High
$151.00
52W Low
$37.57
50-Day MA
$74.92
200-Day MA
$79.47
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
-21.50%
Forward P/E
1111.11
PEG Ratio
—
About Rocket Lab USA Inc.
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.
Fundamentals
| 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 | $5.84 |
| Price-to-Book | 11.68 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 53.42 |
| EV/Revenue | 50.23 |
| EV/EBITDA | -16.44 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 0.00% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 62.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | $598.46M |
| Float | $556.86M |
| % Insiders | 0.80% |
| % Institutions | 61.91% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
41.75%
HV 20-Day
38.60%
HV 30-Day
68.51%
HV 60-Day
86.65%
HV Rank
3.2%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($111.00 target)
3
Strong Buy11
Buy4
HoldLatest News
Can Rocket Lab's SDN Contracts Boost Growth Opportunities?
RKLB expands its military space communication role through new SDN contracts, supporting secure optical links and future satellite network opportunities.
Zacks Investment Research9/7/2026Positive
Rocket Lab's Crash Is Your Second Chance
Q2 revenue reached $234 million, backlog climbed to $2.36 billion, and Space Systems generated 81% of revenue, reinforcing Rocket Lab's infrastructure transition. Neutron targets $50 million to $55 million in pricing without meaningful discounts, making launch cadence more important than simply reaching orbit. Iridium adds over $870 million of recurring revenue, but the $8 billion acquisition introduces leverage, integration, and additional dilution risks.
Seeking Alpha9/4/2026Negative
Cathie Wood Just Bought 705,102 Shares of a Rocket Company 50 Times Smaller Than SpaceX
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest scooped up 705,102 shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) across two trading sessions, according to TipRanks' reporting on the firm's daily fund disclosures.
24/7 Wall Street9/4/2026Positive
Defying Gravity: Space Stocks Reach Escape Velocity
The commercial space sector is undergoing an institutional re-rating. For years, space companies were viewed through the lens of venture-backed speculation.
MarketBeat9/4/2026Neutral
Rocket Lab: Quality Is No Secret, And This Is Why I'm Cautious
Rocket Lab is an exceptional aerospace business with strong execution and a bright long-term future. RKLB trades at a steep 40x forward Price to Sales, a 20x premium to the sector median, making valuation a key concern. Management has consistently outperformed, beating analysts' estimates for eight consecutive quarters, boosting confidence in execution.
Seeking Alpha9/4/2026Positive
Is Rocket Lab Stock a Millionaire Maker?
The company's reusable medium-lift Neutron rocket could be headed to the launchpad later this year. Rocket Lab has nearly $2.4 billion in launch backlogs, and the company has lots of potential to benefit from the burgeoning space industry.
The Motley Fool9/4/2026Positive
Should You Ignore Rocket Lab Stock? Why SpaceX May Be the Better Space Stock Today.
Space company Rocket Lab has been described as a mini-Space Exploration Technologies. But lately, investors have been selling Rocket Lab stock and buying the real SpaceX stock instead.
The Motley Fool9/4/2026Neutral
SpaceX Rises 7% as Starship Test 14 Approaches, Tesla Jumps 7%, Rocket Lab Ticks Up
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX | SPCX Price Prediction) shares are leading a tight rally into Thursday afternoon as investors position ahead of Starship test 14. SpaceX stock is up 7% to $150.84.
24/7 Wall Street9/3/2026Positive
MISSION SUCCESS: Rocket Lab Launches 94th Electron Mission
MAHIA, New Zealand, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its 94th Electron rocket to deploy the latest Earth-imaging satellite to space for Synspective.
GlobeNewsWire9/2/2026Neutral
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