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Rocket Lab USA Inc. (RKLB)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: RKLB (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 25 days. Simulated Profits (20.04%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
15 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $46.4
1 Year Target Price $46.4
| 7 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 1032.38% | Avg. Invested days 56 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 25.74B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 46.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 46.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 15 | Beta 2.18 | 52 Weeks Range 7.00 - 55.17 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.00 - 55.17 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.46 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -45.87% | Operating Margin (TTM) -41.27% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -10.13% | Return on Equity (TTM) -40.45% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 25541929475 | Price to Sales(TTM) 51.05 |
Enterprise Value 25541929475 | Price to Sales(TTM) 51.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 50.65 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -16.44 | Shares Outstanding 482412992 | Shares Floating 427249747 |
Shares Outstanding 482412992 | Shares Floating 427249747 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.77 | Percent Institutions 61.51 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Rocket Lab USA Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Rocket Lab USA Inc. was founded in 2006 by Peter Beck. It became public via SPAC in 2021. The company focuses on providing end-to-end space services, including launch, satellite manufacture, and on-orbit management.
Core Business Areas
- Launch Services: Provides dedicated small satellite launch services to low Earth orbit (LEO) using its Electron launch vehicle.
- Space Systems: Designs, manufactures, and operates spacecraft components, complete satellites, and on-orbit solutions.
- Space Applications: Offering of end to end solutions. Software solutions for mission simulation, design, ground operations, and launch assurance.
Leadership and Structure
Peter Beck is the founder and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and various functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electron Launch Vehicle: A small launch vehicle designed to deploy small satellites into LEO. Competitors include Virgin Orbit (bankrupt) and SpaceX (rideshare).
- Photon Spacecraft: A configurable spacecraft platform for various missions. Competitors include Maxar, Sierra Space, and Airbus.
- Space Systems Components: Designs and manufactures a wide variety of components for the space market. Including star trackers, reaction wheels, separation systems and flight software. Competitors include Moog and Comtech Telecommunications.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The space industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by increasing demand for satellite-based services, including communication, Earth observation, and scientific research.
Positioning
Rocket Lab is positioned as a leader in the small satellite launch market, offering dedicated and flexible launch services. They are expanding into space systems to provide end-to-end solutions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for space launch and services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Rocket Lab aims to capture a significant portion of this market by offering cost-effective and reliable solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Dedicated small satellite launch capability
- Vertically integrated space solutions
- Innovative technology
- Experienced leadership team
- Strong brand reputation
Weaknesses
- Reliance on Electron launch vehicle
- High capital expenditures
- Relatively new company
- Negative profitability
- Dependence on Government contracts.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for small satellite launches
- Expansion into new space applications
- Strategic partnerships and acquisitions
- Government contracts and funding
- Development of larger launch vehicles
Threats
- Increased competition from larger launch providers
- Technological advancements that could disrupt the market
- Economic downturns that could reduce demand for space services
- Regulatory changes
- Launch failures
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SPCX
- LMT
- BA
- NOC
Competitive Landscape
Rocket Lab competes with both established aerospace companies and new space startups. Its competitive advantages include its dedicated small satellite launch capability, vertically integrated space solutions, and innovative technology. SpaceX has a significant advantage in terms of cost, scale and vehicle size.
Major Acquisitions
Advanced Solutions, Inc.
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 40
- Strategic Rationale: Advanced Solutions, Inc. provides mission design, simulation, and test software for aerospace and defense applications. Acquisition adds important software and simulation capabilities to support Rocket Labu2019s space systems business.
SolAero Holdings, Inc.
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 80
- Strategic Rationale: SolAero is a global provider of space solar power products and precision aerospace structures. Acquisition allows vertically integration of supply of space solar power to rocket lab to support the Photon and other space system projects.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Rocket Lab has experienced significant revenue growth in recent years, driven by increased launch activity and expansion into space systems.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth for Rocket Lab, driven by increased demand for small satellite launches and space services. They are forecasting profitability in the medium term.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the development of the Neutron launch vehicle, the acquisition of space systems companies, and expansion into new geographic markets.
Summary
Rocket Lab is a growing company with a strong position in the small satellite launch market. The company is expanding into space systems to provide end-to-end solutions. While it has many advantages, it faces significant competition from larger and more established players. Profitability remains a key concern. Future revenue will be dictated by governement contracts.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Rocket Lab USA Inc. Investor Relations
- Company filings
- Third-party market research reports
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market data is subject to change. This analysis is based on currently available information and is subject to interpretation and error.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Rocket Lab USA Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Long Beach, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-08-24 | Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Peter Beck | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 2100 | Website https://rocketlabcorp.com |
Full time employees 2100 | Website https://rocketlabcorp.com | ||
Rocket Lab Corporation, a space company, provides launch services and space systems solutions in the United States, Canada, Japan, and internationally. The company provides launch services, spacecraft design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions; and constellation management services, as well as designs and manufactures small and medium-class rockets. It also designs, manufactures, and sells Electron, an orbital small launch vehicle for small spacecraft launch services, as well as develops Neutron launch vehicles for large constellation deployments, interplanetary missions and potentially for human spaceflight. In addition, the company designs and manufactures a range of components and subsystems for its launch vehicles and spacecraft. It serves commercial, aerospace prime contractors, and government customers. Rocket Lab Corporation was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Long Beach, California.
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