End-to-end space company | Electron & Neutron rockets | Satellite systems
Fact: Latest closing price from multiple financial platforms including Yahoo Finance, Google Finance, and MarketWatch.[[2]](https://www.google.com/finance/beta/quote/RKLB:NASDAQ)[[3]](https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/RKLB)
Uncertainty/Limitation: Stock prices fluctuate rapidly; this reflects the most recent available close (July 10, 2026). Real-time quotes may differ. Market cap varies slightly by share count reporting.
| Period | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| YTD (2026) | +16.17% | Outperformed S&P 500 (+10.66%) |
| 1-Year | +87% to +107% | Significant gains from lows |
| 1-Month | -25.8% to -28.1% | Recent pullback amid volatility |
| 3-Year | +1,257% | Strong long-term trajectory |
Fact: Performance data sourced from Yahoo Finance and Macrotrends as of July 10, 2026.[[1]](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/RKLB/)
Interpretation: The stock has shown explosive growth since going public but remains highly volatile, typical of growth-oriented space/tech stocks.
| Metric | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) | $679.58M | +45.83% |
| 2025 Annual Revenue | $601.8M | +37.96% |
| 2024 Annual Revenue | $436.2M | +78.34% |
| Q1 2026 Revenue | $200.35M | +63.46% |
| Net Income (TTM) | -$182.62M | — |
| EPS (TTM) | -$0.32 | — |
| Employees | ~2,600 | — |
| Backlog | $2.2B | +20.2% QoQ |
Fact: Revenue figures from Yahoo Finance financials and Macrotrends; strong sequential growth driven by launch services and space systems segments.[[4]](https://www.macrotrends.net/stocks/charts/RKLB/rocket-lab/revenue)[[5]](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/RKLB/financials/)
Interpretation: Rapid top-line expansion reflects successful Electron cadence and diversification into spacecraft/components; gross margins improving (e.g., 43% non-GAAP in Q1 2026).
Uncertainty: Company remains unprofitable with ongoing net losses; path to sustained profitability depends on Neutron success, acquisitions integration, and scaling. Backlog is a forward-looking indicator but subject to execution risks.
| Consensus | Average Target | High / Low | Number of Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy / Strong Buy | $113 – $119 | $150 / ~$76 | 16–26 |
Fact: Aggregated from TipRanks, Benzinga, MarketWatch, and Yahoo as of mid-July 2026.[[6]](https://public.com/stocks/rklb/forecast-price-target)[[7]](https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RKLB/analyst-ratings)
Interpretation: Wall Street remains bullish on Rocket Lab’s vertical integration and defense/commercial momentum despite short-term stock volatility.
Uncertainty: Price targets are analyst estimates and can change with new data (e.g., Neutron launch outcomes or macro conditions); historical low targets reflect earlier-stage company risk.
Fact: Serves commercial, government, and prime contractor customers with launches and space systems.[[8]](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/RKLB/profile/)
| Competitor | Focus | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | Launch & satellites | Primary rival; Rocket Lab positioned as agile “Player 2” for small/medium missions |
| Firefly Aerospace | Small/medium launch | Emerging competitor |
| Relativity Space | 3D-printed rockets | Direct small-lift competitor |
| Planet Labs (PL) | Earth observation | Peer in space systems/satellites |
| Others | — | Isar Aerospace, Stoke Space, Intuitive Machines (LUNR), Redwire (RDW) |
Interpretation: Rocket Lab differentiates through rapid launch cadence, vertical integration (rockets + spacecraft + components), and defense contracts, while competing directly with SpaceX on responsiveness for smaller payloads.
Fact: Rocket Lab Corporation provides launch services (Electron rocket), spacecraft design/manufacturing, satellite components (star trackers, solar panels, propulsion, etc.), and on-orbit management. Operates in U.S., Canada, Japan, and internationally. HQ: Long Beach, California. Founded 2006. ~2,600 employees.[[8]](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/RKLB/profile/)
Interpretation: Evolving from pure launch provider to vertically integrated end-to-end space company, similar to aspects of SpaceX’s model but focused on small-to-medium class and rapid iteration.
Fact: History compiled from Wikipedia and company sources.[[9]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket_Lab)