Rocket Lab Corp [NASDAQ: RKLB] loss -1.45% or -0.7 points to close at $47.43 with a heavy trading volume of 14487415 shares.
It opened the trading session at $47.9, the shares rose to $48.23 and dropped to $46.45, the range by which the price of stock traded the whole day. The daily chart for RKLB points out that the company has recorded 50.24% gains over the past six months.
If we look at the average trading volume of 22.30M shares, RKLB reached to a volume of 14487415 in the most recent trading day, which is why market watchdogs consider the stock to be active.
Here is what top equities market gurus are saying 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 $37.83 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 1.62. 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.
Goldman have made an estimate for Rocket Lab Corp shares, keeping their opinion on the stock as Neutral, with their previous recommendation back on June 30, 2025. While these analysts kept the previous recommendation, Needham raised their target price to Buy. The new note on the price target was released on April 25, 2025, representing the official price target for Rocket Lab Corp stock. On July 15, 2024, analysts decreased their price target for RKLB shares from 8 to 6.
The Price to Book ratio for the last quarter was 50.65, with the Price to Cash per share for the same quarter was set at 0.89.
Trading performance analysis for RKLB stock
Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB] fell into the red zone at the end of the last week, falling into a negative trend and dropping by -7.71. With this latest performance, RKLB shares gained by 46.62% in over the last four-week period, additionally plugging by 50.24% over the last 6 months – not to mention a rise of 86.22% in the past year of trading.
Overbought and oversold stocks can be easily traced with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), where an RSI result of over 70 would be overbought, and any rate below 30 would indicate oversold conditions. An RSI rate of 50 would represent a neutral market momentum. The current RSI for RKLB stock in for the last two-week period is set at 67.16, with the RSI for the last a single of trading hit 2.95, and the three-weeks RSI is set at 2.67 for Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB]. The present Moving Average for the last 50 days of trading for this stock 33.62, while it was recorded at 47.76 for the last single week of trading, and 24.09 for the last 200 days.
Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB]: A deeper dive into fundamental analysis
Operating Margin for any stock indicates how profitable investing would be, and Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB] shares currently have an operating margin of -44.19% and a Gross Margin at 24.35%. Rocket Lab Corp’s Net Margin is presently recorded at -44.32%.
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 -45.38%, highlighting a negative impact on investor capital. The Return on Assets (ROA) is -16.95%, reflecting the company’s efficiency in generating profits from its assets. Additionally, Rocket Lab Corp’s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is -22.94%, 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 1.14%, 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 -$98347.62 per employee. The company’s liquidity position is robust, with a Current Ratio of 2.08% and a Quick Ratio of 1.72%, indicating strong ability to cover short-term liabilities.
An analysis of Institutional ownership at Rocket Lab Corp [RKLB]
There are presently around $61.37%, or 62.48% 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%.
