Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) Director Nina Armagno Sells 27,314 Shares

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) Director Nina Armagno sold 27,314 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $68.21, for a total value of $1,863,087.94. Following the sale, the director directly owned 108,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,430,797.40. This trade represents a 20.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

Rocket Lab Stock Performance

NASDAQ:RKLB traded down $0.37 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $77.18. The company had a trading volume of 35,485,436 shares, compared to its average volume of 21,119,707. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 3.18 and a quick ratio of 2.83. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 1-year low of $14.71 and a 1-year high of $79.18. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $54.75 and its 200-day moving average price is $47.69. The firm has a market cap of $41.23 billion, a PE ratio of -203.11 and a beta of 2.20.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 10th. The rocket manufacturer reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.05) by $0.02. Rocket Lab had a negative net margin of 35.64% and a negative return on equity of 27.26%. The business had revenue of $155.08 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $152.45 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.10) EPS. The business’s revenue was up 48.0% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts forecast that Rocket Lab Corporation will post -0.38 EPS for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently weighed in on RKLB shares. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on Rocket Lab from $68.00 to $67.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on Rocket Lab from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Roth Capital reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $75.00 target price on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Baird R W upgraded Rocket Lab to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $61.25.

Key Stores Impacting Rocket Lab

Here are the key news stories impacting Rocket Lab this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Won a roughly $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 satellites — a material backlog and revenue catalyst that underpins expectations for the space systems business. Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Shares Up 177% Year-to-Date on Defense Wins
• Positive Sentiment: Completed a record year for Electron launches (21 launches, reported 100% mission success) — improves recurring launch revenue prospects and customer confidence. Stock Market Today: Rocket Lab Surges on $816M Deal and Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts are raising targets and upgrading coverage (Needham lifted its target to $90; other shops boosted views), which fuels buying momentum and supports a higher valuation. Rocket Lab Stock Has Been a December Darling. It Has More Room to Rise, Say Analysts.
• Positive Sentiment: Institutional flows appear to be picking up as funds rotate into select space names, adding demand and liquidity for RKLB shares. Why Is Institutional Money Chasing Rocket Lab Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector tailwinds (increased U.S. space & defense spending) are lifting multiple launch and space-systems names; this helps RKLB but also raises correlation risk with peers. RKLB vs. AVAV: Which Stock Looks Better in the Space Race?
• Neutral Sentiment: Rocket Lab is increasingly framed as a scaled alternative to SpaceX (Neutron roadmap and space systems growth), which supports long‑term upside but introduces execution risk around new vehicle development. Rocket Lab Is Carving Out SpaceX Rival Status, Analyst Says
• Negative Sentiment: Insiders have sold meaningful blocks of stock in December (including director and executive sales); many were via preplanned 10b5‑1 programs, which mutes but doesn’t eliminate market concern about supply and profit‑taking. Insider Selling: Rocket Lab Director Sells Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation risk after a ~177% YTD rally — some commentators warn the stock may be priced for perfection and would be vulnerable if contract execution, Neutron timelines or launch cadence slip. Rocket Lab: I Am Selling Half Of My Position After Investing At $6

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in Rocket Lab by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 10,432 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $500,000 after purchasing an additional 212 shares during the last quarter. Keel Point LLC lifted its stake in shares of Rocket Lab by 0.4% in the third quarter. Keel Point LLC now owns 51,428 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $2,464,000 after buying an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. Truist Financial Corp boosted its position in Rocket Lab by 1.9% during the second quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 12,352 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $442,000 after acquiring an additional 234 shares during the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC grew its stake in Rocket Lab by 22.1% during the 3rd quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 1,337 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $64,000 after acquiring an additional 242 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parvin Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Rocket Lab by 7.2% during the 2nd quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 3,725 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $133,000 after acquiring an additional 250 shares in the last quarter. 71.78% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft, and space systems for commercial and government customers. The company’s primary launch vehicle is Electron, a small-lift orbital rocket designed to deploy small satellites and rideshare payloads to low Earth orbit. Rocket Lab also develops and manufactures the Rutherford engine, noted for its electric-pump-fed design and additive-manufactured components, which powers Electron and supports the company’s propulsion capabilities.