New York State Common Retirement Fund Has $11.66 Million Stock Holdings in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB

New York State Common Retirement Fund increased its position in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 34.0% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 243,425 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 61,754 shares during the quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund’s holdings in Rocket Lab were worth $11,662,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Hara Capital LLC acquired a new position in Rocket Lab in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new position in Rocket Lab during the third quarter worth about $27,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Rocket Lab by 109.5% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 796 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 416 shares during the period. Finally, Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new position in Rocket Lab during the third quarter valued at approximately $35,000. 71.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on RKLB shares. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Rocket Lab from $47.00 to $69.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Roth Mkm reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $75.00 target price on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Tuesday, November 11th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Citigroup restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $72.92.

Rocket Lab Trading Up 9.6%

Rocket Lab stock opened at $81.27 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $43.41 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -213.87 and a beta of 2.16. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $71.32 and a 200-day moving average of $58.04. 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 one year low of $14.71 and a one year high of $99.58.

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

Key Rocket Lab News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Completed launch cadence and operational momentum: Rocket Lab reported its 81st Electron launch and its second launch in two weeks, a visible sign of execution that supports near-term revenue and customer confidence. Rocket Lab Stock Turns Higher Tuesday: What’s Happening?
• Positive Sentiment: New contract lifts growth outlook: Coverage highlights a recently announced contract that analysts and investors see as supporting Rocket Lab’s revenue trajectory for 2026, reinforcing bullish longer-term fundamentals. How Rocket Lab’s New Contract Will Propel it to New Heights in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Options market shows bullish positioning: Analysts point to a sentiment mismatch between the recent selloff and options activity — “smart money” appears bullish, which can amplify upward moves if sentiment persists. A Potential Sentiment Mismatch Makes Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Options an Enticing Proposition
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative reviews and analyst checks: Recent write-ups compare RKLB to peers and re-assess valuation and execution; useful for investors but not a single catalyst. Reviewing Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) & AAR (NYSE:AIR)
• Negative Sentiment: Confusing headlines and one-off project concerns triggered selling: Some coverage explains the earlier drop as driven by reports about a project or issue that was misinterpreted or overemphasized, prompting short-term downside despite being lower-impact operationally. Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Is Sinking Today, Here’s Why
• Negative Sentiment: Broader caution on valuation, margins and risk: Opinion pieces highlight risks — negative margins, prior volatility, and competition — and recommend avoiding the stock or rotating to alternatives, which keeps downside pressure for some investors. Rocket Lab Stock: Why It’s Dropping And What Comes Next 3 reasons to avoid RKLB and 1 stock to buy instead

Insider Activity at Rocket Lab

In related news, insider Frank Klein sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.95, for a total value of $7,295,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,169,487 shares in the company, valued at approximately $85,314,076.65. This trade represents a 7.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Arjun Kampani sold 28,615 shares of Rocket Lab stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.65, for a total value of $1,163,199.75. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 461,014 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,740,219.10. This represents a 5.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 4,306,150 shares of company stock worth $271,865,732 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 11.90% of the company’s stock.

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.