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Industrials - Aerospace & Defense - NASDAQ - US
$ 22.37
-0.489 %
$ 10.3 B
Market Cap
-58.87
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one RKLB stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 22.4 USD, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one RKLB stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 22.4 USD, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on May, 7, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one RKLB stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 22.4 USD, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart RKLB

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$32.0$32.0$30.0$30.0$28.0$28.0$26.0$26.0$24.0$24.0$22.0$22.0$20.0$20.0$18.0$18.0$16.0$16.0$14.0$14.015 Nov15 NovDec '24Dec '2415 Dec15 DecJan '25Jan '2515 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '25
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%
132 M REVENUE
26.31%
-51.5 M OPERATING INCOME
0.67%
-52.3 M NET INCOME
-0.78%
-2.39 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
92.28%
-17.9 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
-3.59%
183 K FINANCING CASH FLOW
141.22%
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 389 M
Other Non-Current Liabilities 72.9 M
6.62 %34.22 %48.57 %9.09 %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 $12.9 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $4.5 to a high of $31 .
RKLB Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
4.5 USD -79.88%
RKLB Average Price Target Wall Street Target
12.9 USD -42.33%
RKLB Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
31 USD 38.58%
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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
2.62 M USD 3
3-6 MONTHS
7.98 M USD 7
6-9 MONTHS
97.7 M USD 4
9-12 MONTHS
390 K USD 2
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0 USD 0
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0 USD 0
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7. News
Where Will Rocket Lab Stock Be in 5 Years? Space has become a real industry in the last decade. Inspired by the incredible growth at SpaceX, dozens of companies are now working on rockets, space systems, and services to fulfill customer demand in the new space economy. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
Rocket Lab Schedules Next Mission for Multi-Launch Customer iQPS LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $RKLB--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the launch window for its next mission for multi-launch customer, Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS). The mission, named ‘The Sea God Sees', will launch from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand during a launch window that opens on May 17, 2025. The mission will launch a single synthetic aperture rad. businesswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Rocket Lab Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings? Investors interested in RKLB should refrain from adding this stock to their portfolio before Thursday, considering its premium valuation. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations Rocket Lab USA NASDAQ: RKLB, a rising force in the aerospace sector, is set to report its first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 8. This earnings release is shaping to be one of the company's most pivotal, with expectations running high amid growing momentum in government contracts and space systems. marketbeat.com - 2 weeks ago
Why Rocket Lab Skyrocketed 21.9% Higher in April April showers may have generally doused the spirits of investors, as the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.47%) nudged about 0.7% lower last month, but not all stocks suffered. Launch services provider Rocket Lab USA (RKLB 3.89%), for example, blasted 21.9% higher, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
Rocket Lab Wins Share of a $46 Billion Defense Contract. It's been two weeks now since Rocket Lab (RKLB 3. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
Analysts Estimate Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
Got $3,000? 2 Hypergrowth Stocks Down Over 25% to Buy and Hold for the Long Term Hypergrowth stocks can create huge gains in the stock market for investors who buy and hold for the long term. Take Nvidia. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
Where Will Rocket Lab Be in 10 Years? Last month, I climbed out on a limb to ask (and answer) the question: Where will Rocket Lab USA (RKLB -2.70%) stock be in five years? For a fast-growing but still-unprofitable space stock with only one rocket in service -- the tiny Electron model that's much smaller than what larger competitors like SpaceX and United Launch Alliance fly -- it wasn't an easy question to answer. fool.com - 2 weeks ago
LUNR vs. RKLB: Which Space Stock Is the Better Buy in 2025? A potent mix of factors — rising geopolitical tensions fueling demand for defense-focused satellite systems, rapid digitization driving commercial satellite deployment, and growing government-private partnerships — is accelerating the space race like never before. Within this dynamic landscape, two standout contenders that are capturing market interest are Intuitive Machines LUNR and Rocket Lab RKLB. zacks.com - 2 weeks ago
ROCKET LAB ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Rocket Lab USA, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm NEW YORK, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: RKLB) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class action complaint that was filed against Rocket Lab on February 27, 2025 with a Class Period from November 12, 2024 to February 25, 2025. Our investigation concerns whether the board of directors of Rocket Lab have breached their fiduciary duties to the company. globenewswire.com - 2 weeks ago
Rocket Lab vs. Planet Labs: Which Space Stock is a Stronger Player Now? Investors should adopt a wait-and-watch approach for RKLB and PL stocks, considering their negative ROE and downward earnings revisions. zacks.com - 3 weeks ago
8. Profile Summary

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. RKLB

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Aerospace & Defense
MARKET CAP $ 10.3 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 Ms. Connie Lundgren Vice President of People & Culture Mr. Ehson Mosleh Space Systems Chief Engineer Mr. Stephen N. Ananias Vice President of Finance Ms. Morgan Bailey Connaughton Vice President of Marketing & Communications Murielle Baker Senior Communications Manager Mr. Peter Beck Founder, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Frank Klein Chief Operations Officer Mr. Shaun O'Donnell Chief Engineer of Special Programs Mr. Adam C. Spice Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer Mr. Arjun L. Kampani J.D. Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary