J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. Grows Stake in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB

J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 153.0% in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 15,598 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after acquiring an additional 9,433 shares during the period. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Rocket Lab were worth $1,088,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in RKLB. Aventura Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in Rocket Lab during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Rocket Lab by 109.5% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 796 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 416 shares during the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in Rocket Lab during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. DecisionPoint Financial LLC boosted its stake in Rocket Lab by 91.1% during the fourth quarter. DecisionPoint Financial LLC now owns 472 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 225 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Asset Dedication LLC bought a new position in Rocket Lab during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.78% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

RKLB has been the subject of several analyst reports. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on Rocket Lab from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, April 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price objective on shares of Rocket Lab from $73.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $132.00 price objective on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Thursday, June 4th. New Street Research began coverage on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $150.00 target price for the company. Finally, Clear Str upgraded shares of Rocket Lab to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $98.88.

Rocket Lab Price Performance

RKLB opened at $108.23 on Wednesday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $98.92 and a 200 day moving average of $79.90. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 52-week low of $25.24 and a 52-week high of $151.00. The company has a quick ratio of 4.02, a current ratio of 4.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02. The stock has a market cap of $62.64 billion, a P/E ratio of -338.22 and a beta of 2.49.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The rocket manufacturer reported ($0.07) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.07). Rocket Lab had a negative return on equity of 11.72% and a negative net margin of 26.87%.The company had revenue of $200.35 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $189.65 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned ($0.12) EPS. Rocket Lab’s revenue was up 63.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Rocket Lab Corporation will post -0.29 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rocket Lab

In other news, SVP Arjun Kampani sold 23,804 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $147.43, for a total value of $3,509,423.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 352,705 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $51,999,298.15. The trade was a 6.32% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Marvin Bradford Clevenger sold 3,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.67, for a total value of $513,345.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 473,975 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $69,517,913.25. The trade was a 0.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 485,515 shares of company stock worth $66,909,882 over the last quarter. Insiders own 8.40% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Rocket Lab

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rocket Lab benefited from a space-stock rally as investors positioned for SpaceX’s IPO debut on June 12, with RKLB viewed as a public-market proxy for space-sector exposure. Rocket Lab Stock Climbs As SpaceX IPO Countdown Fuels Space Sector Rally
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighted Rocket Lab’s growing launch cadence and improving mission execution, which supports the bull case that rising satellite demand can drive future revenue growth. Can Rocket Lab’s Growing Launch Cadence Support Future Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Another report said Rocket Lab is gaining traction as a SpaceX alternative, with analysts lifting targets and institutions still holding a large stake, reinforcing optimism around long-term upside. Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges as SpaceX Alternative Gains Traction
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on the stock’s enormous one-year gain and recent pullback, suggesting investors are debating whether the rally has outpaced fundamentals rather than pointing to a specific new catalyst. Is It Too Late To Consider Rocket Lab (RKLB) After A 298% One Year Surge?
• Neutral Sentiment: Rocket Lab was also mentioned in broad space-sector coverage and ETF roundups, indicating continued investor attention rather than a company-specific development. Looking for Exposure to Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB)? Try These Two Space ETFs
• Negative Sentiment: Some commentary warned that RKLB has entered a local bear market after falling from its highs, reflecting concern that the stock may have run too far too fast. Rocket Lab stock has crashed into a local bear market: will RKLB rebound?
• Negative Sentiment: TipRanks flagged caution on RKLB, with AI-based analysis implying valuation risk and a more measured outlook after the stock’s strong year-to-date performance. Rocket Lab Stock Price Forecast — Why AI Analyst Is Cautious on RKLB
• Negative Sentiment: Broader “stocks trade down” coverage and profit-taking reports suggest some traders are locking in gains after the recent surge, adding pressure to the shares. Rocket Lab, Sterling, and Sunrun Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know

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.