Rakuten Securities Inc. Buys New Shares in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB

Rakuten Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund bought 9,028 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $918,000.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of RKLB. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Rocket Lab in the 4th quarter valued at about $27,000. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT purchased a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab during the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its holdings 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 in the last quarter. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd purchased a new position in Rocket Lab in the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. Finally, Reflection Asset Management acquired a new position in Rocket Lab during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.78% of the company’s stock.

Rocket Lab Stock Down 0.5%

RKLB opened at $72.57 on Friday. Rocket Lab Corporation has a one year low of $37.57 and a one year high of $151.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, a quick ratio of 4.98 and a current ratio of 5.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.42 billion, a P/E ratio of -268.77 and a beta of 2.60. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $81.86 and its 200-day simple moving average is $85.21.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) last announced its earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The rocket manufacturer reported ($0.08) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.06) by ($0.02). Rocket Lab had a negative net margin of 21.51% and a negative return on equity of 6.48%. The firm had revenue of $234.07 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $231.62 million. Analysts anticipate that Rocket Lab Corporation will post -0.2 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CEO Peter Beck sold 1,298,622 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.92, for a total transaction of $110,278,980.24. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 2,715,181 shares in the company, valued at $230,573,170.52. This represents a 32.35% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CFO Adam C. Spice sold 62,744 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.57, for a total transaction of $8,945,412.08. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 983,049 shares in the company, valued at $140,153,295.93. The trade was a 6.00% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 3,749,294 shares of company stock worth $351,008,208. Corporate insiders own 8.40% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Rocket Lab

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

• Positive Sentiment: Rocket Lab successfully completed its 93rd Electron mission, deploying an Earth-imaging satellite for Japan’s iQPS. The launch was the company’s 14th of 2026 and extended a 100% success streak for iQPS missions. Nine additional dedicated iQPS launches are booked through 2030, supporting future revenue visibility. Rocket Lab launches 93rd Electron mission
• Positive Sentiment: Recent U.S. Space Force and defense awards are strengthening Rocket Lab’s position as a national-security contractor. Highlights include participation in the NITE-STAR program, with a potential ceiling of $981 million, a protected military communications satellite-bus role, the $397 million Flatellite contract, and a record $266 million missile-defense launch award. The company’s backlog reportedly exceeds $2.3 billion.
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Peter Beck said the proposed $8 billion Iridium acquisition is intended to expand Rocket Lab’s satellite-communications capabilities without directly competing with SpaceX’s Starlink. Management is positioning the deal as a differentiated communications offering, although investors will weigh its strategic benefits against transaction and execution risks. Rocket Lab CEO discusses Iridium deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts remain broadly optimistic, with a reported median price target of $120 and a separate consensus average of $110.65. However, these targets depend heavily on continued contract growth and successful Neutron development.
• Negative Sentiment: Rocket Lab remains unprofitable and recently missed quarterly EPS expectations despite beating revenue estimates. Heavy spending on Neutron has pressured margins, while a first-stage tank issue has pushed Neutron’s debut to the fourth quarter, delaying a major potential growth catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains demanding after the sell-off, with the company trading at a very high sales multiple and carrying a negative earnings profile. In addition, reports show extensive insider selling—including sales by CEO Peter Beck—without reported insider purchases, which may weigh on sentiment.
• Negative Sentiment: Higher oil prices and rising long-term interest rates have raised concerns about an economic slowdown and weaker industrial orders across aerospace-related stocks. The post-IPO volatility in SpaceX has also continued to pressure the broader space sector.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. New Street Research assumed coverage on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. They set a “buy” rating and a $150.00 price objective for the company. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Rocket Lab from $90.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Piper Sandler assumed coverage on Rocket Lab in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $83.00 price objective on the stock. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Friday, July 17th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $110.65.

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.