Rocket Lab (RKLB) stock jumps nearly 9% to start 2026, steadies after-hours
Rocket Lab shares surged 8.9% to $75.99 Friday, then edged down 0.3% after hours. Volume topped 31.2 million shares, about 17% above average. The move followed recent analyst target hikes and a late-2025 $816 million satellite contract. The stock traded near its 52-week high, with no new company announcement issued.