Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NasdaqCM: RKLB) operates in the aerospace sector, specializing in manufacturing and launching small satellites. The company's core mission involves providing frequent and reliable access to orbit, primarily through its Electron small orbital rocket and Photon spacecraft platform, and is noted for its efforts in pioneering recoverable rocket technologies to enhance sustainability in launch operations.
Here's a breakdown of key insights into RKLB, drawing from Fintel's comprehensive data:
Market Performance & Valuation:
As of August 6, 2025, Rocket Lab's share price stood at $44.08, giving it a market capitalization of $20.30 billion. The stock has experienced significant growth, with its price increasing by 862.45% over the past year (from August 7, 2024, to August 6, 2025).
Institutional Ownership:
Rocket Lab is widely held by institutional investors, with 467 institutions reporting positions totaling 132.86 million shares. While the number of institutional owners has seen a slight decrease of 30.97% quarter-over-quarter, major institutional holders include Vanguard funds (such as Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund and Vanguard Small-Cap Index Fund), Growth Fund of America, and iShares ETFs (like IWM and XAR). For a detailed view of institutional holdings, you can visit Fintel's RKLB Ownership page.
Short Interest:
As of recent data, RKLB has a short interest of 55.92 million shares, which represents 13.19% of its float. The "days to cover" stands at 5.24, indicating the number of trading days it would take for short sellers to cover their positions, given average trading volume. Off-exchange short volume accounts for 46.01% of the total, with 1.76 million shares. More detailed short interest data can be found on Fintel's RKLB Short Interest page.
Analyst Sentiment:
Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook on RKLB. The average one-year price target is $37.78, with forecasts ranging from a low of $20.20 to a high of $53.55. Notably, Needham initiated coverage with a "Buy" recommendation on April 25, 2025, and there have been recent price target increases by analysts. For analyst forecasts and ratings, see Fintel's RKLB Forecast page.
Recent Financials & Filings:
Rocket Lab reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with revenue reaching $123 million, marking a 32% year-over-year increase and hitting the top end of their guidance. The company anticipates Q2 2025 revenue to be in the range of $130 million to $140 million. For the full year 2024, Rocket Lab posted a record revenue of $436.2 million, with Q4 2024 revenue at $132.4 million, representing a significant 121% year-on-year quarterly growth.
In March 2025, Rocket Lab announced an "At The Market" (ATM) equity offering program, allowing them to sell up to $500 million in common stock. The proceeds from this offering are intended to fund future growth initiatives, including potential acquisitions such as the planned acquisition of laser communications provider Mynaric. You can review all SEC filings for RKLB on Fintel's RKLB Filings page.
Fintel Factor Scores:
Fintel provides proprietary factor scores that assess companies across various dimensions:
- Growth Score: 85.22/100, indicating strong growth metrics.
- Profitability Score: 12.63/100.
- Quality Score: 33.25/100.
- Fund Sentiment Score: 4.12/100.
- Piotroski F-SCORE: 4.00/9.
For more in-depth analysis, including insider trading activity and options flow, please explore the dedicated RKLB pages on Fintel.io.
