Rocket Lab (RKLB) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) is expected to be releasing its Q4 2025 results after the market closes on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect Rocket Lab to post earnings of ($0.05) per share and revenue of $178.1830 million for the quarter. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Rocket Lab Stock Performance

NASDAQ:RKLB opened at $69.97 on Wednesday. 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 firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $77.56 and its 200 day simple moving average is $60.68. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.38 billion, a PE ratio of -184.13 and a beta of 2.16. Rocket Lab has a 1 year low of $14.71 and a 1 year high of $99.58.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently commented on RKLB shares. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $75.00 target price on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley raised Rocket Lab from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the company from $67.00 to $105.00 in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of Rocket Lab from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $72.92.

Trending Headlines about Rocket Lab

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and bullish commentaries expect another strong quarter and continued upside from Rocket Lab’s launch and satellite services momentum, arguing the company’s Neutron program remains a long‑term growth driver. Rocket Lab: Another Strong Quarter On The Horizon
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators (including The Motley Fool) argue RKLB remains a buy ahead of earnings on the potential upside from Neutron commercialization and continuing launch demand. Prediction: Rocket Lab Stock Is a Buy Before Feb. 26
• Neutral Sentiment: Rocket Lab will report FQ4 2025 results on Feb. 26; Street consensus cited in previews expects roughly $178M revenue and a small GAAP loss (around -$0.10 EPS). The report and management commentary on backlog, margins, and Neutron timing will likely move the stock. Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) To Release FQ4 2025 Results, Here’s What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (e.g., AeroVironment/AVAV) are drawing investor attention as U.S. space and defense spending lifts launch and satellite work — this frames relative valuation and competitive positioning conversations but is not an immediate catalyst. RKLB vs. AVAV: Which Stock is Better in the Space Race Right Now?
• Negative Sentiment: A recent Neutron test failure has raised execution‑timeline concerns for Rocket Lab’s large reusable rocket program, prompting a sharp share pullback earlier in the month and keeping execution risk top of mind for investors. A Look At Rocket Lab (RKLB) Valuation After Neutron Test Failure Raises 2026 Timeline Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple market headlines note that RKLB is poised for significant volatility into earnings; short‑term weakness is being driven by profit‑taking after a large 2025 rally and by investor caution ahead of the company’s guidance and program updates. Rocket Lab stock edges lower Tuesday: What’s going on?

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Merline Saintil sold 96,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $86.58, for a total value of $8,311,680.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 292,529 shares in the company, valued at $25,327,160.82. The trade was a 24.71% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Frank Klein sold 100,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.95, for a total transaction of $7,295,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,169,487 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $85,314,076.65. This represents a 7.88% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 4,138,979 shares of company stock worth $265,048,346. Corporate insiders own 11.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Rocket Lab

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Rocket Lab by 114.0% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 174,308 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $3,117,000 after purchasing an additional 92,849 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Rocket Lab by 1,812.1% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 36,807 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $658,000 after acquiring an additional 34,882 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in Rocket Lab by 53.8% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 15,745 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $282,000 after purchasing an additional 5,507 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its holdings in shares of Rocket Lab by 13.3% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 773,548 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $13,831,000 after acquiring an additional 90,758 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth grew its stake in Rocket Lab by 1.0% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 67,584 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,206,000 after purchasing an additional 681 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.78% of the company’s stock.

Rocket Lab Company 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.