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NASDAQ:RKLB News 20 December 2025 - 25 December 2025

Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Space and Defense Stocks Outlook for 2026: Rocket Lab, Lockheed, RTX, AST SpaceMobile and the Golden Dome Catalyst

Dec. 25, 2025 — Christmas Day is typically quiet for markets, and U.S. exchanges are closed today. But the news cycle around space and defense stocks is anything but sleepy, with investors using the holiday pause to digest a powerful mix of catalysts: missile defense moving into orbit, export-driven air-defense demand, and Washington scrutiny of contractor execution and shareholder payouts. Reuters What follows is a detailed look at the most important headlines, forecasts, and analyst takes circulating as of 25.12.2025, and what they could mean for the sector heading into 2026. A holiday market backdrop that still matters for space
25 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges Into 2026: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Launches, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges Into 2026: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Launches, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Risks

Dec. 25, 2025 — U.S. markets are closed for Christmas Day, but Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is heading into the holiday break with unusual momentum. Over the past week, a major U.S. national security satellite award, a year-ending launch record, and a flurry of analyst note updates have pushed Rocket Lab stock into the center of the “space as defense” investing narrative. Below is a full roundup of the latest Rocket Lab stock news, forecasts, and analysis as of Dec. 25, 2025, plus what investors are watching next. The headline catalyst: SDA’s $3.5B Tracking Layer awards and Rocket Lab’s
25 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Late-Session Lift, Contract-Driven Momentum, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Late-Session Lift, Contract-Driven Momentum, and What to Watch Before the Next Open

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) ended Christmas Eve trading with a familiar theme: big-picture momentum remains strong, but day-to-day price action is getting choppier as the stock consolidates near recent highs. After-hours / late-session check: As of 8:00 p.m. ET on Dec. 24, 2025, RKLB was indicated at $77.80, up $0.62 (+0.80%) from the regular-session close of $77.18, according to Public’s after-hours quote page. Public One important calendar note that changes how traders should read today’s tape: U.S. equity markets closed early at 1:00 p.m. ET for Christmas Eve, and Nasdaq’s late session also ran on an early schedule (ending
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham Raises Price Target to $90, and 2026 Forecasts

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham Raises Price Target to $90, and 2026 Forecasts

December 24, 2025 — Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is spending Christmas Eve doing what overheated momentum names often do: pausing and digesting. After a blistering December rally fueled by defense-contract news and a record-setting launch cadence, RKLB shares traded in the mid-$70s in the shortened U.S. session, slipping modestly as investors weigh how much of 2026’s growth is already priced in. MarketBeat+1 Even with the day’s softer tape, Rocket Lab stock remains one of the market’s most watched space-sector stories into year-end. Analysts and investors are now trying to answer a more complicated question than “what happened?”—namely: what
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) News on Dec. 24, 2025: $816M Space Force Contract, Needham’s $90 Target, and 2026 Neutron Catalysts

December 24, 2025 — Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) has become one of the most-watched “pure-play” space names on U.S. markets this December, with investors reacting to a rare combination of major defense contract momentum, a record launch year, and fresh analyst target hikes. The rally has also reignited the central debate around Rocket Lab stock: Is RKLB a durable defense-and-space systems compounder—or has the market already priced in perfection? Barron’s+2Investing.com+2 Adding to the day’s dynamics, U.S. stock markets are operating under Christmas Eve early-close hours (1:00 p.m. ET)—a setup that can amplify volatility on headline-driven moves. Nasdaq Below is
24 December 2025
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Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

Top Stocks to Buy Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Reddit, Rocket Lab and More as the S&P 500 Nears 7,000

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are heading into Christmas Eve trading with a familiar tailwind: big-tech strength, a fresh record close for the S&P 500, and renewed talk of a “Santa Claus rally” as markets head into the final stretch of 2025. The setup comes with one important wrinkle for investors: today is a shortened session, with the NYSE and Nasdaq closing at 1:00 p.m. ET. New York Stock Exchange+2NASDAQ Trader+2 That early close matters because holiday trading tends to amplify two things at once: price sensitivity (moves can look bigger in thin liquidity) and headline-driven volatility (single notes or
24 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Latest Price, News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 24

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) finished Tuesday’s session (December 23, 2025) near its recent highs after a volatile holiday-week day of trading — and the stock is slightly lower in after-hours trading as investors digest a rapid run-up fueled by fresh defense-contract headlines and a wave of bullish analyst updates. Below is what’s moving Rocket Lab stock after the bell today (23.12.2025) and what matters most before U.S. markets open tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025). Rocket Lab stock price after hours: where RKLB stands tonight Rocket Lab shares closed at $77.18 on Tuesday. Google In the first stretch of extended
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Electron Launches, and Wall Street Upgrades Fuel 2026 Neutron Hopes

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps as $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, Record 2025 Electron Launches, and Wall Street Upgrades Fuel 2026 Neutron Hopes

December 23, 2025 — Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is ending 2025 with a rare combination that markets love: a marquee U.S. national security contract, a record-setting launch cadence with a spotless success rate, and a wave of analyst upgrades that are reframing the company as more than a “small rocket” story. After a sharp multi-day rally, shares have been hovering around the high-$70s range this week—near a 52-week high—while headlines across financial media describe the move as everything from a “surge” to a “100% soar.” Investing.com+2Yahoo Finance+2 What’s driving the momentum isn’t a single catalyst. It’s a stack of developments—spanning
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) on Dec. 23, 2025: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, Insider Sales, and the 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) on Dec. 23, 2025: Space Force Contract, Analyst Targets, Insider Sales, and the 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) is ending 2025 in full “space-stock” mode: a record year of Electron launches, a landmark U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) award tied to missile-defense satellites, and fresh analyst target hikes that helped push shares toward new highs—followed by a bout of volatility as traders digested insider-selling headlines and a sharp year-to-date run. Barron’s+2SDA+2 Below is what’s moving Rocket Lab stock on December 23, 2025, what Wall Street is forecasting now, and the specific milestones investors are watching as RKLB heads into 2026. Rocket Lab stock: why RKLB is in focus on Dec. 23, 2025 Rocket
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: Needham Raises Target to $90 After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, as Neutron Catalysts Loom

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News on Dec. 23, 2025: Needham Raises Target to $90 After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal, as Neutron Catalysts Loom

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is back in the spotlight on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as its stock digests a sharp late-year rally, fresh analyst upgrades, and a landmark U.S. national security contract that highlights the company’s transformation from a “small rocket” specialist into a vertically integrated space and defense contractor. Barron’s+1 After surging into the high-$70s on Monday, RKLB pulled back in early trading on Tuesday—an early sign of profit-taking after a run that has made Rocket Lab one of the market’s most discussed space stocks heading into 2026. Barron’s+2MarketWatch+2 Below is a detailed breakdown of today’s Rocket Lab
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Slides After Hours After Record Close on $816M Space Force Satellite Deal — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Slides After Hours After Record Close on $816M Space Force Satellite Deal — What to Know Before the Dec. 23 Market Open

Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) put on another headline-grabbing performance Monday, December 22, 2025—then turned volatile again after the closing bell. In regular trading, Rocket Lab stock closed at $77.55, up 9.97%, extending Friday’s surge and printing a new record close. After the bell, however, the move cooled sharply: RKLB traded at $72.67 as of 7:38 p.m. ET (delayed quote), down 6.29% in after-hours trading on 2.35 million shares of after-hours volume. MarketWatch Below is what drove the rally, what may be behind the late pullback, and the key items to watch before Tuesday’s open (Dec. 23). Rocket Lab stock
23 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Surges on $816M Space Force Satellite Contract and Record 2025 Launches — What News and Forecasts Say on Dec. 22, 2025

Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is starting the holiday-shortened week with a bang: shares pushed to fresh highs on Monday, December 22, 2025, extending a sharp rally that began late last week. The move follows two closely linked catalysts that investors tend to love in the same sentence: a “landmark” U.S. national security satellite contract and a record-setting year of flawless Electron launches. Investopedia+2Investors+2 Depending on the outlet and the moment measured, Rocket Lab stock was up mid-to-high single digits on Dec. 22 after jumping roughly 18% on Friday (Dec. 19)—momentum fueled by contract headlines and a weekend launch
22 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Satellite Win, Record Electron Launches, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: $816M Space Force Satellite Win, Record Electron Launches, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 22, 2025)

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is having one of those “space stocks doing space stock things” moments — the kind that makes traders stare at their screens like they just heard a sonic boom. After surging in late-week trading and logging a record close of $70.52 on Friday, Dec. 19, Rocket Lab remained in focus on Monday, Dec. 22, with multiple market outlets pointing to fresh momentum tied to a major U.S. defense award and a year-ending launch milestone. Nasdaq+2MarketWatch+2 Below is a comprehensive roundup of the latest Rocket Lab stock news, forecasts, and analyst takes that are circulating as
22 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record Electron Launches, Neutron Timeline, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: Space Force Satellite Deal, Record Electron Launches, Neutron Timeline, and Wall Street Forecasts Ahead of the Dec. 22, 2025 Market Open

Ahead of the U.S. stock market open on Monday, December 22, 2025, Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB) is back in the spotlight after a cluster of news catalysts that hit within days: a landmark U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) award tied to missile warning satellites, a high-tempo stretch of launches for national security customers, and fresh focus on the company’s next major growth step—Neutron, its reusable medium-lift rocket. What matters now for investors is separating headline-driven momentum from the operational and financial realities that will determine whether Rocket Lab can “grow into” its valuation through 2026 and beyond—especially in a
22 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Week Ahead: Record Close After $816M Space Force Satellite Deal—Catalysts, Forecasts, and Key Risks to Watch

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, Rocket Lab Corporation stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) is heading into a holiday-shortened trading week after a stunning two-day surge that pushed shares to a record close of $70.52 on Friday, December 19. The rally has been fueled by a major U.S. national-security satellite award—Rocket Lab’s largest contract to date—alongside fresh launch momentum that capped off a milestone year for its Electron rocket. StockAnalysis+2MarketWatch+2 What happens next may depend less on headlines about “space hype” and more on whether Rocket Lab can convert a growing defense backlog into predictable manufacturing execution—while keeping investors confident in its
21 December 2025
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Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

Holiday-shortened trading weeks can be deceptively eventful for space and satellite tech stocks: lower liquidity tends to amplify moves, while “hard” catalysts like contract awards, launch milestones, and regulatory headlines still land on the tape. Heading into the week of Dec. 22–26, 2025, investors are digesting a tightly packed stream of headlines and fresh analyst takes published Dec. 19–21—with Rocket Lab (RKLB), AST SpaceMobile (ASTS), Intuitive Machines (LUNR), EchoStar (SATS), and Planet Labs (PL) among the most-discussed names. Below is what moved the group over Dec. 19–21, 2025, and what to watch next as space and satellite stocks set up
21 December 2025
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Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

Military Tech Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Space Force Satellite Awards, Drone Dominance, and Analyst Calls in Focus

Military tech stocks are heading into the Christmas-shortened trading week with fresh catalysts from December 19–21 that reinforce a clear narrative: modern defense spending is tilting toward space-based sensing, low-cost drones, and software-heavy systems—while investors debate how much of that shift is already priced into 2025’s big gains. Barron’s+3Air & Space Forces Magazine+3Reuters+3 With U.S. equity markets set to close early on Wednesday, December 24, and remain closed on Thursday, December 25, any headlines on contracts, policy, or analyst calls can have an outsized impact in thinner liquidity—especially for smaller-cap “pure-play” defense tech names. Investopedia+2New York Stock Exchange+2 Below is
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Hits Record Close After $816M Space Force Deal as Electron Wraps 2025 With 21 Successful Launches

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock is back in the spotlight as of Sunday, December 21, 2025, following a rapid-fire stretch of catalysts that tied together two things Wall Street loves: defense dollars and operational execution. The company’s shares surged to a record close of $70.52 on Friday, December 19, after news of its largest contract to date, and Rocket Lab then capped the weekend with an announcement that Electron finished 2025 with 21 launches and a 100% mission success rate. MarketWatch+1 The result is a stock story with multiple layers: a major government satellite award, proof-of-pace in launch cadence,
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $816M Space Force Satellite Contract — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $816M Space Force Satellite Contract — News, Forecasts and Analyst Outlook for Dec. 20, 2025

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) ended the week in the spotlight after its stock surged to a fresh record close on Friday, Dec. 19, powered by a headline defense win that could reshape the company’s space-systems narrative. As of Saturday, Dec. 20, investors and analysts are digesting what the Space Development Agency (SDA) award means for Rocket Lab’s revenue visibility, backlog profile, and competitive position heading into 2026—when the market expects a major inflection point with the debut of Neutron, Rocket Lab’s reusable medium-lift rocket. MarketWatch+1 Below is a detailed roundup of the latest news and the most widely cited
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Surges After $805M–$816M SDA Satellite Deal: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and 2026 Outlook

December 20, 2025 — Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ: RKLB) is closing out 2025 with a catalyst that investors have been waiting for: a major U.S. Space Development Agency (SDA) award that further cements the company’s shift from “small-launch specialist” to vertically integrated national-security space prime. Shares surged to a record close of $70.52 on Friday, December 19, after the contract news hit, capping a volatile but powerful year for the stock. MarketWatch What follows is a full, up-to-date breakdown of the news driving Rocket Lab stock, the contract details, the latest financial guidance, and the most current analyst forecasts and
20 December 2025
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7 February 2026
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