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Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT)
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Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) AI Stock Analysis

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Rocket Pharmaceuticals

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Neutral 50 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
$4.00
▲(10.50% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/28/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (no revenue, persistent losses, and ongoing cash burn). Technicals are only mildly supportive, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend. Offsetting these, the FDA accelerated approval and Priority Review Voucher are meaningful positives that improve the outlook and financial flexibility.
Positive Factors
FDA approval & priority voucher
Accelerated approval for KRESLADI converts Rocket from pure R&D to a potential commercial-stage developer, creating the first realistic path to product revenue. The accompanying Rare Pediatric Disease voucher is a monetizable asset that can materially extend cash runway and reduce external funding pressure.
Negative Factors
High cash burn
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow near $190M/year creates ongoing funding needs that can force dilution or constrain program execution. Over multiple quarters this elevates execution risk for late-stage development, commercial launch investments, and post-approval obligations without material revenue.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
FDA approval & priority voucher
Accelerated approval for KRESLADI converts Rocket from pure R&D to a potential commercial-stage developer, creating the first realistic path to product revenue. The accompanying Rare Pediatric Disease voucher is a monetizable asset that can materially extend cash runway and reduce external funding pressure.
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Rocket Pharmaceuticals (RCKT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a multi-platform biotechnology company that focuses on developing gene therapies for rare and devastating diseases. It has three clinical-stage ex vivo lentiviral vector pro...
How the Company Makes Money
Rocket Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company; therefore, it does not primarily generate revenue from selling approved products. Its revenue, when present, generally comes from non-product sources such as collaboration or partnership arrangem...

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials reflect a pre-commercial biotech profile: essentially no revenue, deeply negative EBIT/net income, and consistently negative operating and free cash flow with sizable cash burn. The main offset is a relatively low-leverage balance sheet, though equity has been shrinking, increasing funding risk if losses persist.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
24
Negative
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue0.000.000.000.000.00
Gross Profit-11.03M0.000.000.000.00
EBITDA-210.21M-247.49M-236.62M-213.69M-157.81M
Net Income-223.12M-258.75M-245.59M-221.86M-169.07M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets330.45M527.70M566.34M551.81M497.02M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments188.93M372.34M373.18M356.39M388.74M
Total Debt24.88M25.50M25.04M22.87M22.60M
Total Liabilities53.23M64.47M73.77M62.12M42.30M
Stockholders Equity277.22M463.23M492.57M489.69M454.72M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-190.45M-215.59M-211.39M-186.76M-128.88M
Operating Cash Flow-190.01M-209.72M-194.92M-178.14M-121.16M
Investing Cash Flow103.77M131.71M-98.07M-69.33M18.85M
Financing Cash Flow148.00K185.74M208.40M155.29M37.68M

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price3.62
Price Trends
50DMA
4.03
Negative
100DMA
3.70
Negative
200DMA
3.47
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.13
Positive
RSI
39.56
Neutral
STOCH
9.47
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For RCKT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 3.62 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.45, below the 50-day MA of 4.03, and above the 200-day MA of 3.47, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.13 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.56 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 9.47 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for RCKT.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Risk Analysis

Rocket Pharmaceuticals disclosed 3 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Rocket Pharmaceuticals reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 2 New Risks
1.
Our strategic restructuring may not result in the savings we anticipate, could result in total costs and expenses that are greater than expected and could disrupt our operations Q2, 2025
2.
We are and may continue to be targets of securities-related class action and derivative lawsuits and defending against these claims could result in substantial costs and divert management time and resources and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. These lawsuits, and any other lawsuits to which we are subject, may be costly to defend or pursue and are uncertain in their outcome Q2, 2025

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
52
Neutral
$503.88M-3.10-47.27%
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
50
Neutral
$393.02M-2.29-65.76%18.39%
49
Neutral
$609.03M-9.36-57.29%-22.82%
47
Neutral
$367.28M-1.84-99.00%407.86%30.35%
46
Neutral
$985.77M-33.83-19.77%-10.26%144.62%
45
Neutral
$466.84M-62.28-5.63%31.30%32.79%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
RCKT
Rocket Pharmaceuticals
3.55
-1.57
-30.66%
ASMB
Assembly Biosciences
29.01
20.30
233.07%
CTMX
CytomX Therapeutics
4.56
4.10
902.20%
AUTL
Autolus Therapeutics
1.41
0.08
6.02%
FDMT
4D Molecular Therapeutics
9.48
6.71
242.24%
DRTS
Alpha Tau Medical Ltd
6.92
4.40
174.60%

Rocket Pharmaceuticals Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Rocket Pharmaceuticals wins FDA nod for KRESLADI gene therapy
Positive
Mar 27, 2026
On March 27, 2026, Rocket Pharmaceuticals announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to KRESLADI, an autologous hematopoietic stem cell-based gene therapy for pediatric patients with severe leukocyte adhesion...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Rocket Pharmaceuticals Launches New $100M At-The-Market Program
Neutral
Mar 11, 2026
On March 10, 2026, Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into a new at-the-market equity offering program with Cantor Fitzgerald Co., allowing the company to sell up to $100 million of its common stock from time to time under a previously filed sh...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 28, 2026