Rocket Lab USA, Inc. — News

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares climbed Monday after the company secured its largest missile defense launch contract to date, while Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) stock continued its post-IPO slide, underscoring what investors appear to be rewarding in the space sector: tangible execution over future promise.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-27 15:17:22

Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares climbed nearly 5% on Monday after the company secured a $266 million launch contract from the U.S. Space Force, its largest launch awar

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-27 13:22:00

Rocket Lab has reset sharply from its May highs, shifting investor focus from narrative to execution ahead of the August 10th earnings call. The investment thesis centers on sustained revenue growth, stable margins, and milestone-driven Neutron progress, with late-2026 launch credibility as the key catalyst. The VICTUS HAZE mission showcased RKLB's end-to-end, defense-grade space capabilities, reinforcing its evolution into a vertically integrated space platform.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-27 13:16:24

Wall Street analysts are reshuffling their bets ahead of the busiest earnings week of the quarter, and the moves span everything from legacy automakers to crypto miners to space launch companies. Find out which names just got upgraded, downgraded, or picked up for the first time.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-27 07:46:37

Rocket Lab wins missile defense business from the U.S. Space Force.

barrons.com - 2026-07-27 07:16:00

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems today announced it has been awarded its largest launch contract to date, a $266 million multi-launch contract with the U.S. Space Force.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-27 06:00:00

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fool.com - 2026-07-26 09:00:00

First Trust Advisors LP reduced its holdings in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) by 20.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,180,079 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock after selling 296,041 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-26 03:50:45

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fool.com - 2026-07-24 14:43:00

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247wallst.com - 2026-07-24 12:48:14

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247wallst.com - 2026-07-24 11:45:24

The deal to buy Iridium looks pricey, but Rocket Lab is gaining quite a unique asset. If executed effectively, the deal will make it into a vertically integrated powerhouse.

fool.com - 2026-07-24 09:30:00

Rocket Lab shares have fallen 33% since my last coverage despite Iridium, defense wins, and continued Neutron commercialization progress. The company is becoming increasingly diversified through defense programs, vertical integration, and the transformative Iridium acquisition beyond launch services. Neutron has evolved from a technical milestone into the primary financial catalyst supporting future margins, cash flow, and earnings expansion.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-24 08:55:53

Andra AP fonden trimmed its stake in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) by 71.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 15,739 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock after selling 38,936 shares during the period. Andra AP fonden's holdings in

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-24 03:53:26

NASA awarded Rocket Lab two science mission launch contracts: PolSIR and TSIS-2. The two contracts combined are probably worth under $30 million.

fool.com - 2026-07-23 20:05:00

Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines expand launch, spacecraft and lunar mission capabilities as growing space investments create new long-term opportunities.

zacks.com - 2026-07-23 11:55:17

After peaking near $151 in May, the stock collapsed toward the mid-$60s, a drawdown of more than 50% from its 52-week high, wiping out the entire year's gains and then some.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-23 07:57:12

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter 2026 following the close of the U.S. markets on Monday August 10th, 2026. Rocket Lab will host a corresponding conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-22 18:00:00

LONG BEACH, Calif. , July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter 2026 following the close of the U.

globenewswire.com - 2026-07-22 18:00:00

Rocket Lab has grown to more than $2 billion. The space company recently announced the acquisition of Iridium Communications for $8 billion.

fool.com - 2026-07-22 17:19:00

PPA targets established defense contractors with lower costs and volatility, while NASA pursues pure-play commercial space companies with higher growth potential.

fool.com - 2026-07-22 14:43:01

Rocket Lab (RKLB) rose 3.15% premarket after winning a $266 million firm-fixed-price contract from the US Department of War for suborbital launch services. The

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-22 13:09:00

Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose about 3% on Wednesday after the company secured a $266 million contract from the US Air Force and US Space Force to provide suborbital launch services. The firm-fixed-price contract covers the launch of 12 suborbital vehicles, with options for six additional launches.

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-07-22 11:03:45

Rocket Lab's stock price jumped more than 3%  after the company secured a major contract from the U.S. government. RKLB climbed to $72.15, about 12% above its lowest level this month.

invezz.com - 2026-07-22 10:44:42

GE Vernova (GEV) continues to deliver strong earnings but couldn't clear the high bar investors had for the newest quarterly report. Diane King Hall talks more on those high expectations and how tariffs play a role in hindering guidance.

youtube.com - 2026-07-22 10:30:29

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is up 3% at $71.17, after the aerospace name landed a $266 million contract with the U.S. Air Force, providing 12 suborbital vehicles across six launches.

schaeffersresearch.com - 2026-07-22 10:03:46

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company was awarded a $266 million firm-fixed-price completion contract for suborbital launch.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-22 09:01:17

Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose about 3% on Wednesday after the company secured a $266 million contract from the US Air Force and US Space...

proactiveinvestors.com - 2026-07-22 06:46:00

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares are jumping in extended trading Tuesday after the company was awarded a $266 million defense contract for suborbital l aunch.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-21 17:47:29

The orbital-launch service provider is developing a rocket that can lift much heavier payloads than its Electron rocket can. The rocket's developmental work suffered some setbacks that pushed back its first flights well beyond the expected timeline.

fool.com - 2026-07-21 17:28:00

Shares of space stocks are catching a bid Tuesday as the sector rebounds from recent weakness.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-21 11:59:48

California Public Employees Retirement System increased its position in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) by 8.6% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 796,181 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock after purchasing an additional 63,323 shares during

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 04:57:01

D.A. Davidson and CO. grew its holdings in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) by 45.6% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 35,734 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock after purchasing an additional 11,193 shares during

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 04:18:55

Amova Asset Management Americas Inc. reduced its stake in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) by 4.6% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 493,908 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock after selling 23,652 shares during the period. Amova Asset Management

defenseworld.net - 2026-07-21 03:15:58

In the latest trading session, Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) closed at $65.74, marking a -2.78% move from the previous day.

zacks.com - 2026-07-20 19:16:17

/PRNewswire/ -- (Equity Insider News Commentary) - For most of the last decade, the story of commercial space was told in rocket sizes. Bigger boosters,

prnewswire.com - 2026-07-20 18:22:00

Rocket Lab stock is down 55% from its highs. The company is making aggressive moves to compete with SpaceX, including its recently announced proposed acquisition of Iridium.

fool.com - 2026-07-20 15:05:00

Shares of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction) closed most recently at almost $67.62, capping a brutal stretch that saw the stock fall 37.4% over the past month and 16.6% in the last week alone.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-20 08:15:01

SpaceX has undoubtedly become one of the world's best-known and most-watched stocks since last month's IPO. The hype and buzz surrounding its initial public offering, however, has also aggressively inflated SpaceX stock's price.

fool.com - 2026-07-20 06:43:00

Rocket Lab is acquiring a company called Iridium to directly compete with SpaceX's Starlink service. Both companies want to vertically integrate their space economy businesses.

fool.com - 2026-07-19 12:00:00

SpaceX's historic IPO was the largest on record, but investors are paying a hefty price tag for the stock. Rocket Lab is SpaceX's primary competitor in the launch market and has other growing space businesses.

fool.com - 2026-07-18 12:45:00

Rocket Lab Corporation  (NASDAQ:RKLB) is trading higher on Friday. The stock his been in a downtrend after breaking a support level.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-17 15:21:02

Prediction markets are flashing warning signs for Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB | RKLB Price Prediction), even as Wall Street analysts remain overwhelmingly bullish on the space company.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-17 07:35:51

Rocket Lab looks like the strongest buy after the sell-off, given its growing business, deep backlog, and upcoming catalysts. AST SpaceMobile carries more risk, but improving execution and major regulatory wins make the recent pullback look more like an opportunity than a warning.

fool.com - 2026-07-17 06:45:00

SpaceX handles space launches, operates a satellite network, and has an AI division. AST SpaceMobile is building out a space-based telecommunications network.

fool.com - 2026-07-16 21:15:00

Piper Sandler initiated coverage on Rocket Lab stock with a neutral rating this morning. The firm sees AST SpaceMobile as a better space stock investment opportunity right now.

fool.com - 2026-07-16 15:01:08

Rocket Lab's stock price plunged more than 12% on July 16, hitting its lowest level since April 13. The decline has pushed the shares down 55% from their peak this year, wiping out nearly half of the company's market value as its valuation fell from $86 billion to around $40 billion.

invezz.com - 2026-07-16 14:39:02

Rocket Lab and Planet Labs have potential, but there is too much speculation in space stocks right now.

fool.com - 2026-07-16 12:45:00

Piper Sandler is planting its flag in the new space trade with a clear pecking order: AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) gets the Overweight nod, while SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) and Rocket Lab Corp. (NASDAQ:RKLB) are kept in neutral orbit as richly valued rocket primes whose multi‑year upside already looks priced in.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-16 11:56:17

Rocket Lab is generating real revenue today, but could AST SpaceMobile's bigger vision ultimately deliver greater returns for investors?

fool.com - 2026-07-16 10:30:00