Aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) is scheduled to announce its results for the second quarter of 2025 after the market closes on Thursday, August 7. RKLB stock has rallied about 76% year-to-date and has jumped by an impressive 860% over the past year. The stellar rise is driven by the space company’s successful launches involving its Electron rocket and the optimism around the upcoming Neutron medium-lift reusable launch vehicle, expected to be rolled out in the second half of the year. Wall Street expects Rocket Lab to report a wider loss per share of $0.10 for Q2 2025 compared to $0.08 in the prior-year quarter.
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Meanwhile, revenue is expected to grow by 27% year-over-year to $135.41 million.
Analysts’ Views Ahead of Rocket Lab’s Q2 Earnings
Heading into the Q2 results, Stifel analyst Erik Rasmussen increased the price target for Rocket Lab stock to $55 from $34 and reiterated a Buy rating. The 5-star analyst expects the company to report in-line Q2 results, given that it had a solid quarter due to five launches and a higher selling price.
Rasmussen noted that the company’s space systems business returned to growth in the quarter. The analyst believes that RKLB’s Neutron remains on track for a late Q4 inaugural launch. Rasmussen expects management to reiterate expectations of growth acceleration in the second half of the year, driven by improving launch cadence and the space systems business benefiting from the contract with the Space Development Agency (SDA), which recently entered full-scale production.
Recently, Craig-Hallum analyst Jeff Van Rhee initiated coverage of Rocket Lab USA stock with a Hold rating and a price target of $51. While the top-rated analyst is highly impressed by RKLB’s trajectory and what it has accomplished, he prefers to be on the sidelines as he believes that the stock is priced for perfection. Rhee stated that a more compelling risk/reward will present itself down the road.
AI Analyst Is Cautious on Rocket Lab Stock Ahead of Q2 Print
Interestingly, TipRanks’ AI stock analyst has assigned a Neutral rating to Rocket Lab stock with a price target of $47, indicating 5% upside potential. TipRanks’ AI analysis highlights strengths in the company’s strategic initiatives and market positioning, with positive earnings call sentiment and technical indicators suggesting potential growth. However, these positives are offset by financial performance struggles and valuation concerns.
Here’s What Options Traders Anticipate Ahead of RKLB’s Q2 Earnings
Using TipRanks’ Options tool, we can see what options traders are expecting from the stock immediately after its earnings report. The expected earnings move is determined by calculating the at-the-money straddle of the options closest to expiration after the earnings announcement. If this sounds complicated, don’t worry, the Options tool does this for you.
Indeed, it currently says that options traders are expecting about an 11.6% move in either direction in RKLB stock in reaction to Q2 results.
Is RKLB a Good Stock to Buy?
Overall, Wall Street has a Moderate Buy consensus rating on Rocket Lab USA stock based on nine Buys and four Hold recommendations. The average RKLB stock price target of $40.73 indicates 9.0% possible downside from current levels.
