Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB Holdings Raised by Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.

Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 17.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 131,514 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 19,102 shares during the period. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Rocket Lab were worth $6,301,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in RKLB. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Rocket Lab by 114.0% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 174,308 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,117,000 after acquiring an additional 92,849 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in Rocket Lab by 6.2% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 210,238 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $3,759,000 after purchasing an additional 12,243 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its position in Rocket Lab by 1,812.1% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 36,807 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $658,000 after purchasing an additional 34,882 shares during the period. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its stake in Rocket Lab by 53.8% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 15,745 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $282,000 after purchasing an additional 5,507 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Caxton Associates LLP acquired a new position in shares of Rocket Lab during the 1st quarter valued at $671,000. 71.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Rocket Lab Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of RKLB opened at $78.14 on Tuesday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $56.30 and its 200 day moving average price is $50.94. The company has a current ratio of 3.18, a quick ratio of 2.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $41.74 billion, a P/E ratio of -205.63 and a beta of 2.16. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 1-year low of $14.71 and a 1-year high of $79.83.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The rocket manufacturer reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 company had revenue of $155.08 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $152.45 million. During the same period last year, the company posted ($0.10) earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 48.0% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Rocket Lab Corporation will post -0.38 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Nina Armagno sold 27,314 shares of Rocket Lab stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $68.21, for a total transaction of $1,863,087.94. Following the transaction, the director owned 108,940 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,430,797.40. The trade was a 20.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Peter Beck sold 1,560,254 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $57.47, for a total value of $89,667,797.38. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 939,746 shares in the company, valued at $54,007,202.62. The trade was a 62.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 2,731,985 shares of company stock worth $152,026,345. 11.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Rocket Lab News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rocket Lab won its largest-ever contract — an ~$816 million award to build 18 missile-defense satellites, boosting near-term revenue visibility and strengthening its position as a defense prime. Just in Time for 2026, Rocket Lab Won Its Biggest Contract Ever
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and retail investors have pushed the stock higher: recent coverage highlights Rocket Lab’s Neutron launch program as a transformational growth driver and several firms raised price targets (Needham, Stifel cited), while retail-focused lists continue to include RKLB. That combination supports momentum and multiple expansion. 5 Stocks Retail Investors Are Betting on for 2026 (RKLB)
• Neutral Sentiment: Market recap pieces note RKLB “outpaced the market” in the latest session, citing the same mix of contract news, analyst attention, and sector tailwinds — useful confirmation of why the stock is moving but not new fundamental data. Why Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns are prominent: coverage warns Rocket Lab’s rapid share gains (partly spurred by SpaceX IPO speculation) have pushed multiples to levels that increase downside if execution or growth disappoints. Investors should weigh upside from contracts/Neutron against elevated expectations. Why Rocket Lab’s Sky-High Valuation Is a Big Risk in 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Analysis pieces ask whether the recent price surge has left RKLB overvalued versus fundamentals, highlighting the stock’s steep run and suggesting that downside volatility could follow absent continued contract wins and Neutron progress. Rocket Lab (RKLB): Has the Recent Share Price Surge Left the Stock Overvalued or Still Undervalued?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on RKLB. Wall Street Zen upgraded Rocket Lab from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. KeyCorp boosted their price target on shares of Rocket Lab from $50.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of Rocket Lab from $50.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 19th. Robert W. Baird initiated coverage on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $83.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Two 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 presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $61.25.

Rocket Lab Profile

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.