Rocket Lab Corp [NASDAQ: RKLB] surged by $0.61 during the normal trading session on Friday and reaching a high of $48.93 during the day while it closed the day at $47.79.
Rocket Lab Corp stock has also loss -10.40% of its value over the past 7 days. However, RKLB stock has inclined by 59.09% in the 3 months of the year. Over the past six months meanwhile, it has gained 157.91% and gained 566.53% year-on date.
The market cap for RKLB stock reached $23.13 billion, with 479.33 million shares outstanding and 420.20 million shares in the current float. Compared to the average trading volume of 23.41M shares, RKLB reached a trading volume of 26776813 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here’s what leading stock market gurus have to say about Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB]:
Based on careful and fact-backed analyses by Wall Street experts, the current consensus on the target price for RKLB shares is $49.00 per share. Analysis on target price and performance of stocks is usually carefully studied by market experts, and the current Wall Street consensus on RKLB stock is a recommendation set at 1.81. This rating represents a strong Buy recommendation, on the scale from 1 to 5, where 5 would mean strong sell, 4 represents Sell, 3 is Hold, and 2 indicates Buy.
Craig Hallum have made an estimate for Rocket Lab Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Hold, with their previous recommendation back on July 28, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Goldman raised their target price to Neutral. The new note on the price target was released on June 30, 2025, representing the official price target for Rocket Lab Corp stock. Previously, the target price had yet another raise to $28, while Needham analysts kept a Buy rating on RKLB stock.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 33.27, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 1.42.
RKLB stock trade performance evaluation
Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -10.40. With this latest performance, RKLB shares gained by 17.45% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 157.91% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 87.63% in the past year of trading.
Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB]: An insightful look at the core fundamentals
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB] shares currently have an operating margin of -44.08% and a Gross Margin at 26.22%. Rocket Lab Corp’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -45.87%.
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) Capital Structure & Debt Analysis
According to recent financial data for Rocket Lab Corp. ( RKLB), the Return on Equity (ROE) stands at -40.45%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -16.87%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Rocket Lab Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -19.77%, showcasing its effectiveness in deploying capital for earnings.
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
Based on Rocket Lab Corp’s (RKLB) latest financial statements, the Debt-to-Equity Ratio is 0.72%, indicating its reliance on debt financing relative to shareholder equity.
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) Efficiency & Liquidity Metrics
From an operational efficiency perspective, Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB) effectively leverages its workforce, generating an average of -$110147.62 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 2.67% and a Quick Ratio of 2.33%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB]: Institutional Ownership
There are presently around $61.33%, or 62.41%% of RKLB stock, in the hands of institutional investors. The top three institutional holders of RKLB stocks are: VK SERVICES, LLC with ownership of 52.03 million shares, which is approximately 10.5278%. DEER MANAGEMENT CO. LLC, holding 40.74 million shares of the stock with an approximate value of $$195.55 million in RKLB stocks shares; and DEER MANAGEMENT CO. LLC, currently with $$149.96 million in RKLB stock with ownership which is approximately 6.3216%.
