131,811 Shares in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB Acquired by Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd.

Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 131,811 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $6,300,000.

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

Rocket Lab Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:RKLB opened at $87.00 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 2.83 and a current ratio of 3.18. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 52 week low of $14.71 and a 52 week high of $99.58. The firm has a market cap of $46.47 billion, a PE ratio of -228.95 and a beta of 2.16. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $67.29 and its 200-day moving average is $56.83.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November 10th. The rocket manufacturer reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.05) by $0.02. The business had revenue of $155.08 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $152.45 million. Rocket Lab had a negative return on equity of 27.26% and a negative net margin of 35.64%.Rocket Lab’s quarterly revenue was up 48.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($0.10) earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that Rocket Lab Corporation will post -0.38 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on RKLB shares. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on shares of Rocket Lab from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Rocket Lab from $47.00 to $69.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Robert W. Baird upgraded Rocket Lab to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. Two 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $72.92.

Rocket Lab News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Big‑bank upgrades and higher price targets from Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and others bolster the bull case by validating RKLB’s transition to a larger infrastructure play; analysts cite Neutron’s long‑term revenue/defense potential. Space Stock Boom: Why Retail and Wall Street Are Aligning
• Positive Sentiment: Rocket Lab continues to win government business (large SDA/defense awards reported) that underpins recurring, higher‑margin opportunities and reduces some execution risk tied solely to commercial launches. Massive News: Rocket Lab Just Secured a Defense Deal That Changes Everything
• Positive Sentiment: Operational progress: the Neutron “Hungry Hippo” fairing has arrived at the Virginia launch site and cleared qualification — a visible sign that multiple program elements are advancing even as testing continues. Hungry Hippo Fairing Arrival
• Neutral Sentiment: Company set Feb. 26 date to report Q4 and full‑year 2025 results — the earnings call is the next scheduled event where Rocket Lab said it will discuss Neutron timing, making it a key short‑term catalyst. Earnings Date Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation pieces and fair‑value models are being updated across outlets — some analyses show upside while others highlight execution risk, so market reaction will hinge on how guidance and timing comments line up with those models. Calculating The Fair Value Of Rocket Lab
• Negative Sentiment: Neutron test failure (Stage‑1 tank rupture during a hydrostatic test) sparked a headline‑driven selloff and left uncertainty about the maiden flight timing; management has not yet quantified any schedule slip and will update investors at the earnings call. Analysts Remain Steadfast on Rocket Lab After Neutron Test Failure
• Negative Sentiment: Momentum and profit‑taking amplified the drop from record highs (shares pulled back ~20% from recent peaks), showing sensitivity to Neutron headlines — continued ambiguity on schedule could sustain volatility. What’s Going On With Rocket Lab Stock Tuesday

Insider Activity at Rocket Lab

In other Rocket Lab news, SVP Arjun Kampani sold 28,615 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $40.65, for a total transaction of $1,163,199.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 461,014 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,740,219.10. This trade represents a 5.84% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Peter Beck sold 1,560,254 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $57.47, for a total transaction of $89,667,797.38. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 939,746 shares in the company, valued at $54,007,202.62. This trade represents a 62.41% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 4,306,150 shares of company stock valued at $271,865,732 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 11.90% of the company’s stock.

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.