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Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc(RCKT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.29
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RCKT

10/23/2026: RCKT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Rocket Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for rare pediatric diseases. Its core strength lies in a dual-platform approach utilizing both lentiviral and AAV-based technologies, which provides multiple avenues for potential treatment success. The primary investment story centers on the anticipation of regulatory approvals for its lead candidates and the validation of its platforms in treating conditions with high unmet needs. Risks are high, common to the biotech sector, including potential clinical trial delays, regulatory hurdles, and intense competition from larger players. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are willing to monitor clinical development milestones closely.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers high growth potential linked to the success of its innovative gene therapy pipeline.
Momentum investorMixed fitFit depends on positive clinical trial readouts driving short-term price volatility.
Value investorWeak fitAs a pre-revenue company, it lacks the earnings metrics required for traditional value investing.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company is in an early growth phase and does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitBiotechnology R&D companies are characterized by high inherent risk and volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighClinical-stage biotech stocks are sensitive to trial updates and regulatory news.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are based on long-term projections of future therapy commercialization.
Competition risk (Gene Therapy)Medium / highNumerous well-capitalized firms are developing competing genetic interventions.
Business qualityMediumThe company is an R&D engine with potential but no current commercial product franchise.
Dividend incomeLow / noneCapital is strictly reserved for R&D spending.
Execution riskHighTranslating research to regulatory approval and manufacturing is complex and prone to delays.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -51.97%
Avg. Invested days 22
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
RCKT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RCKT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+13.8%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%), soft profitability (net margin 0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RCKT's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is RCKT's strongest growth driver at +13.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+11.7%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 91.8% and approximately 79.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.18% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

RTW INVESTMENTS, LLC 16.11%
BlackRock Inc 9.04%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.29%
Citigroup Inc 4.43%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 3.67%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RCKT generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RCKT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 251.38M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.58
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.58
Volume (30-day avg) 2.3M shares
Beta 0.5
52 Weeks Range 2.17 - 5.45
Updated Date 10/23/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.17 - 5.45
Updated Date 10/23/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Gene Therapy R&DLentiviral and AAV platform development and clinical trials.The company is currently investing money to build products and does not generate revenue from sales yet.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 100.08M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value 100.08M
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.26
Shares Outstanding 109.77M
Shares Floating 87.62M
Shares Outstanding 109.77M
Shares Floating 87.62M
Percent Insiders 3.18
Percent Institutions 91.82

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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