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Rocket Lab USA ( (RKLB) ) just unveiled an announcement.
On January 21, 2026, Rocket Lab reported that qualification testing of the Stage 1 tank for its in-development Neutron medium-lift rocket resulted in a rupture during a hydrostatic pressure trial, an event the company framed as a not-uncommon outcome of pushing hardware beyond operating limits in order to validate structural integrity and safety margins. Rocket Lab said there was no significant damage to test structures or facilities, the next Stage 1 tank is already in production, and the broader Neutron development campaign is continuing while engineers review test data to determine the impact on the rocket’s launch schedule, with investors and customers awaiting further clarity on timing at the company’s upcoming fourth-quarter 2025 earnings update in February.
The most recent analyst rating on (RKLB) stock is a Buy with a $120.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rocket Lab USA stock, see the RKLB Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on RKLB Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RKLB is a Neutral.
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (large losses and negative operating/free cash flow) and an unfavorable profitability-driven valuation signal (negative P/E). Offsetting these are strong technical momentum (price well above key moving averages), a constructive earnings outlook supported by record revenue, sizable backlog and margin improvement guidance, plus a major new SDA contract that enhances future revenue visibility.
To see Spark’s full report on RKLB stock, click here.
More about Rocket Lab USA
Rocket Lab Corporation is a Nasdaq-listed space company that provides launch services, spacecraft, payloads and satellite components to commercial, government and national security customers. Its Electron rocket is currently the most frequently launched small orbital rocket, the HASTE vehicle offers hypersonic test launch capability for the U.S. and allied governments, and the in-development Neutron launch vehicle is aimed at medium-lift missions for constellation deployment, national security and deep-space exploration; the company’s hardware has supported more than 1,700 missions, including GPS, constellation and interplanetary projects to the Moon, Mars and Venus.
Average Trading Volume: 23,150,832
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $47.63B
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