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Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. (RKLB)
NASDAQ:RKLB
RKLB Stock Chart & Stats
$70.11
-$1.38(-4.94%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$70.11
-$1.38(-4.94%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$14.71 - $99.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.80M
Average Volume (3M)17.15M
Market Cap
$38.80B
Enterprise Value$38.22B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.02B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$253.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.32
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.09
Shares Outstanding567,445,430
10 Day Avg. Volume18,261,225
30 Day Avg. Volume17,153,987
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio70.97
Price to Book (P/B)21.50
Price to Sales (P/S)61.51
P/FCF Ratio-115.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.99
Enterprise Value/Revenue63.51
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit184.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-222.83
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$89.50Price Target Upside27.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)$890.99M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Government Contracts And BacklogAward of an $805M Space Development Agency contract validates Rocket Lab as a defense prime and materially enlarges its backlog, strengthening near-term revenue visibility from government customers.
Launch Cadence And MarginsRecord Electron launch cadence and multiple successful missions have improved launch margins and driven year-over-year revenue growth, indicating stronger operating performance and progress toward profitability.
Manufacturing Scale And InfrastructureMove to automated tank production, continued production of the next Stage 1 tank, and a newly completed Wallops Island launch complex improve manufacturing scale and launch infrastructure, reducing program disruption risk and supporting Neutron readiness.
Bears Say
Acquisition And Regulatory RiskPlanned acquisitions face regulatory review in Germany, which could delay integration of component suppliers, slow expected manufacturing synergies, and raise execution risk.
Neutron Development Setbacks And CostsRupture of a Neutron main stage tank during testing signals a major structural failure that increases development costs and pushes Neutron-derived revenue further out.
Valuation And Analyst SentimentAnalysts lowered price targets and downgraded the stock, noting shares appear priced for perfection and that remaining Neutron rollout risks are not fully reflected, increasing downside risk.
Rocket Lab USA News
RKLB FAQ
What was Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. lowest stock price was $14.71 and its highest was $99.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s market cap?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s market cap is $38.80B.
When is Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported -$0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.099 by $0.009.
Is Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. pay dividends?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.07.
How many shares outstanding does Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. have?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. has 567,445,430 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.099. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.886%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RKLB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Rocket Lab USA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$89.50 (27.66% Upside)
$89.50 (27.66% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RKLB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 926.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $10.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
303.58%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-19.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
96.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Rocket Lab Usa, Inc.
Rocket Lab USA, Inc., a space company, provides launch services and space systems solutions for the space and defense industries. The company provides launch services, spacecraft engineering and design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions; and constellation management services, as well as designs and manufactures small and medium-class rockets. It also designs, manufactures, and sells Electron small orbital launch vehicles and the Photon satellite platforms, as well as developing the Neutron 8-ton payload class launch vehicle; conducts remote launch activities; and designs and manufactures a range of components and subsystems for the Photon family of spacecraft and broader merchant spacecraft components. The company serves commercial, aerospace prime contractors, and government customers. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Long Beach, California.
RKLB Company Deck
RKLB Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong commercial and financial momentum — record revenue, record backlog, margin expansion, market leadership in small launch, a material SDA prime contract ($816M), successful high-profile missions (ESCAPADE), strategic acquisitions and continued Neutron hardware qualification progress. Counterbalancing these positives were meaningful near-term program risks and cash consumption: a Stage 1 tank rupture on Neutron that pushed the first launch target to Q4 2026, elevated R&D and CapEx for Neutron, negative operating/free cash flow in Q4, and some lumpy Space Systems revenue tied to subcontractor performance and ASC 606 timing. Overall the business appears to be scaling with solid liquidity (~$1.1B) and transformational opportunities (SDA, vertical integration, new solar tech), while managing expected execution and cash-flow challenges as Neutron development continues.View all RKLB earnings summariesRKLB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$89.50
▲(27.66% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.83% Insiders
15.37% Mutual Funds
12.68% Other Institutional Investors
52.72% Public Companies and Individual Investors