Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB Stake Boosted by Quadrature Capital Ltd

Quadrature Capital Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 121.0% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 391,213 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 214,158 shares during the period. Quadrature Capital Ltd’s holdings in Rocket Lab were worth $18,751,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in Rocket Lab by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 10,432 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $500,000 after purchasing an additional 212 shares during the period. ORG Partners LLC increased its position in Rocket Lab by 22.1% in the third quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 1,337 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $64,000 after buying an additional 242 shares during the period. Parvin Asset Management LLC increased its position in Rocket Lab by 7.2% in the second quarter. Parvin Asset Management LLC now owns 3,725 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $133,000 after buying an additional 250 shares during the period. Independent Advisor Alliance lifted its stake in Rocket Lab by 6.0% in the third quarter. Independent Advisor Alliance now owns 6,478 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $310,000 after buying an additional 368 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealthfront Advisers LLC lifted its stake in Rocket Lab by 0.4% in the third quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 100,677 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $4,823,000 after buying an additional 376 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 71.78% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Rocket Lab

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — A recent Seeking Alpha piece highlights a strategic reset and upgrades RKLB to a “Buy,” which supports investor conviction in the company’s growth path and could drive longer-term demand. Rocket Lab: Upgrading To Buy After Strategic Reset
• Positive Sentiment: Operational momentum — Rocket Lab completed its 83rd successful launch, deploying a commercial satellite into LEO; continued launch cadence and manifest execution boost revenue visibility and credibility with customers. Rocket Lab (RKLB) Deploys Commercial Satellite in 83rd Successful Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Re-rating potential from defense/AI linkage — Market commentary notes investors are grouping RKLB with AI-enabled defense plays, supporting a higher valuation multiple for companies exposed to national security spending. This narrative has driven recent rallies. What Is Going On With Rocket Lab Stock On Wednesday?
• Positive Sentiment: Comparative industry strength — Coverage comparing Rocket Lab to peers (e.g., Intuitive Machines) highlights RKLB’s strong Q4 and record-year momentum, which can attract investors seeking market leaders in the new-space sector. Rocket Lab vs. Intuitive Machines: The New Space Race Stock Showdown
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate housekeeping — Rocket Lab set deadlines and scheduled its 2026 annual meeting for May 20, 2026; routine governance timing that is unlikely to move the stock materially. Rocket Lab Sets Deadlines for 2026 Shareholder Proposals
• Neutral Sentiment: Balance-sheet strength — Public filings show high liquidity (quick ratio ~3.6, current ratio ~4.1) and low leverage (debt/equity ~0.10), which reduces financial risk but is largely background context for traders. (Source: market data)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling reported — Coverage notes insider selling activity, which likely contributed to downward pressure on the share price today as some investors interpret sales as a near-term bearish signal. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) Trading Down 3.6% on Insider Selling

Rocket Lab Trading Down 5.0%

NASDAQ:RKLB opened at $68.37 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $36.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -184.78 and a beta of 2.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 3.61 and a current ratio of 4.08. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 1 year low of $14.71 and a 1 year high of $99.58. The business has a fifty day moving average of $77.61 and a 200-day moving average of $62.72.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Rocket Lab from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $67.00 to $105.00 in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Zacks Research lowered shares of Rocket Lab from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on shares of Rocket Lab from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Rocket Lab currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $75.92.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rocket Lab

In related news, SVP Arjun Kampani sold 23,711 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.95, for a total value of $1,706,006.45. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 397,988 shares in the company, valued at $28,635,236.60. This represents a 5.62% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Merline Saintil sold 18,126 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.04, for a total transaction of $1,360,175.04. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 261,903 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,653,201.12. The trade was a 6.47% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 4,347,428 shares of company stock valued at $280,080,579. 11.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.