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Industrials - Aerospace & Defense - NASDAQ - US
$ 30.04
7.86 %
$ 13.9 B
Market Cap
-73.27
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one RKLB stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 30 USD, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one RKLB stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 30 USD, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jun, 21, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one RKLB stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 30 USD, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart RKLB

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FINANCIALS
436 M REVENUE
78.34%
-190 M OPERATING INCOME
-6.68%
-190 M NET INCOME
-4.16%
-48.9 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
50.55%
-98.3 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-818.16%
257 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
3383.27%
123 M REVENUE
-7.42%
-59.2 M OPERATING INCOME
-14.82%
-60.6 M NET INCOME
-15.80%
-54.2 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-2171.68%
-28.6 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-59.55%
116 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
63016.39%
Balance Sheet Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
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Current Assets 693 M
Cash & Short-Term Investments 419 M
Receivables 112 M
Other Current Assets 162 M
Non-Current Assets 492 M
Long-Term Investments 60.7 M
PP&E 263 M
Other Non-Current Assets 168 M
35.38 %9.42 %13.69 %5.12 %22.20 %14.20 %Total Assets$1.2b
Current Liabilities 340 M
Accounts Payable 53.1 M
Short-Term Debt 12 M
Other Current Liabilities 274 M
Non-Current Liabilities 462 M
Long-Term Debt 456 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 5.99 M
6.62 %34.22 %56.91 %Total Liabilities$801.9m
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
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Revenue 436 M
Cost Of Revenue 320 M
Gross Profit 116 M
Operating Expenses 306 M
Operating Income -190 M
Other Expenses 374 K
Net Income -190 M
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RATIOS
26.63% GROSS MARGIN
26.63%
-43.51% OPERATING MARGIN
-43.51%
-43.60% NET MARGIN
-43.60%
-49.73% ROE
-49.73%
-16.06% ROA
-16.06%
-22.24% ROIC
-22.24%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
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Net Income -190 M
Depreciation & Amortization 33.7 M
Capital Expenditures -67.1 M
Stock-Based Compensation 56.8 M
Change in Working Capital 45.8 M
Others 64 M
Free Cash Flow -116 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for RKLB of $15 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $6 to a high of $31 .
RKLB Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
6 USD -80.03%
RKLB Average Price Target Wall Street Target
15 USD -50.07%
RKLB Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
31 USD 3.20%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Rocket Lab USA, Inc.
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Sold
0-3 MONTHS
30.9 M USD 4
3-6 MONTHS
2.62 M USD 3
6-9 MONTHS
105 M USD 8
9-12 MONTHS
906 K USD 3
Bought
0 USD 0
0-3 MONTHS
0 USD 0
3-6 MONTHS
0 USD 0
6-9 MONTHS
0 USD 0
9-12 MONTHS
7. News
Is Rocket Lab USA Stock a Buy Now? Over the past few decades, private companies have expanded the possibilities of space exploration and research. According to estimates from consultancy McKinsey, the space economy is projected to grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035. fool.com - 1 week ago
Is Increased Focus on Hypersonic Tech Opening New Doors for Rocket Lab? RKLB gains momentum with its HASTE system, landing key defense contracts as hypersonic demand surges globally. zacks.com - 1 week ago
Cantor Boosts Rocket Lab Target to Street-High $35 Aerospace and defense corporation Rocket Lab USA NASDAQ: RKLB recently received a significant analyst boost when Cantor Fitzgerald increased its target price for the space company to a street-high $35. The upgrade follows several recent positive initiatives by the company, as it continues to impress with its strategic advancements, upcoming pipeline, and proven track record. marketbeat.com - 1 week ago
Better Growth Stock: Rocket Lab USA vs. Datadog Wall Street loves a good David versus Goliath story. But what happens when two Davids are battling entirely different giants? fool.com - 1 week ago
Rocket Lab's Next Launch In 4 Days — Is RKLB Ready For Liftoff? Rocket Lab USA Inc RKLB has a liftoff scheduled in four days, and investors are watching closely to see if the stock is ready to follow suit. benzinga.com - 1 week ago
Prediction: 2 Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than NuScale Power 10 Years From Now Nuclear power is all the rage right now. NuScale Power (SMR 9.45%) has a market cap of $11 billion, and its stock is up 360% in the last 12 months. fool.com - 1 week ago
Rocket Lab Adds Two New Missions to 2025 Electron Launch Manifest, Schedules First Launch in Four Days' Time LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RKLB--Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has been selected to launch two dedicated missions on Electron for a confidential commercial customer, the first of which will launch in just four days' time - a demonstration of Rocket Lab's ability to execute against a rapid contract-to-launch timeline for responsive, dedicated access to space for satellite operato. businesswire.com - 1 week ago
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Its 66th Electron Rocket RKLB launches its 66th Electron rocket, advancing a major iQPS deal and bolstering its role in satellite deployment. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Second Mission for iQPS in Rapid 25 Day Turnaround MAHIA, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RKLB--Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today successfully launched its 66th Electron to deploy the latest satellite to orbit for Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) – Rocket Lab's second launch in less than a month for iQPS and its fourth overall with 100% mission success. ‘The Mountain God Guards' mission lifted-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in Mahia,. businesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
RKLB Breakout Fails Near Highs: Should Investors Be Concerned? Rocket Lab USA NASDAQ: RKLB has long been a standout among space-focused stocks within the aerospace and defense sector. Over the past year, RKLB shares have soared more than 500%, fueled by renewed investor interest in space innovation and national defense contracts. marketbeat.com - 2 weeks ago
Mission Launches Fuel Rocket Lab's Rally: Should You Buy the Stock Now? RKLB rallies 66% in three months on back-to-back satellite launches, but valuation and debt raise caution for new buyers. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
RKLB, ACHR & JOBY Rally as Trump Eyes "American Drone Dominance" Companies like Rocket Lab (RKLB), Archer Aviation (ARCH) and Joby Aviation (JOBY) saw up to double-digits percent rallies after President Trump signed executive orders that aim to boost drone security and electric air taxi aircraft. Diane King Hall gives more insight on why these stocks launched on the news and talks about headwinds and tailwinds the executive orders present for the industry. youtube.com - 2 weeks ago
8. Profile Summary

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. RKLB

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Aerospace & Defense
MARKET CAP $ 13.9 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description 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.
Contact 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA, 90808 https://www.rocketlabusa.com
IPO Date Nov. 24, 2020
Employees 2100
Officers Murielle Baker Senior Communications Manager Mr. Frank Klein Chief Operations Officer Mr. Arjun L. Kampani J.D. Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Ms. Connie Lundgren Vice President of People & Culture Ms. Morgan Bailey Connaughton Vice President of Marketing & Communications Mr. Stephen N. Ananias Vice President of Finance Mr. Shaun O'Donnell Chief Engineer of Special Programs Mr. Ehson Mosleh Space Systems Chief Engineer Mr. Peter Beck Founder, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Adam C. Spice Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer