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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Today: Midday Pullback as Investors Digest a Landmark $816M Space Force Contract and a Record 2025 Launch Year

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Today: Midday Pullback as Investors Digest a Landmark $816M Space Force Contract and a Record 2025 Launch Year

Rocket Lab shares fell about 6% to the low-$70s by midday Friday in New York, following a record run earlier in December. The drop comes after the company secured an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites. Trading volume was light, amplifying price swings.
26 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 closed at $77.18 on Dec. 24 after trading between $74.80 and $79.83 in a volatile, holiday-shortened session. After-hours, the stock was indicated at $77.80, up 0.80%. Trading volume reached about 16.6 million shares. The company recently secured an $816 million contract from the Space Development Agency to build 18 satellites.
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

Rocket Lab shares slipped modestly on December 24, trading in the mid-$70s after a sharp December rally driven by an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract for 18 satellites. The pullback came during a low-volume, early-close session on Christmas Eve. U.S. equity markets closed at 1 p.m. ET, with normal trading resuming after Christmas. Rocket Lab’s total SDA contract value now exceeds $1.3 billion.
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 shares closed at $77.18 Tuesday before slipping to $76.45 in after-hours trading, down about 0.95%. The move follows news of an $816 million Space Development Agency contract for 18 satellites, Rocket Lab’s largest to date. The stock has surged 84% in December, drawing analyst upgrades and profit-taking.
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

Rocket Lab secured an $816 million U.S. Space Force contract to build 18 missile-tracking satellites, its largest deal to date. Shares neared a 52-week high in the high-$70s after the announcement. The contract is part of a $3.5 billion SDA order split among four companies. Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket also set a record with 21 launches in 2025.
23 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

Rocket Lab announced an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract on Dec. 19 to build 18 missile warning satellites, its largest SDA award to date. The deal could bring Rocket Lab’s total program value to about $1 billion, with subsystem opportunities included. The company’s contracted backlog reportedly jumped to around $1.1 billion after the win. Deployment of the satellites is expected by 2029.
22 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 shares closed at a record $70.52 on Friday after announcing an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract to build 18 missile warning satellites. The company also reported 21 successful Electron launches in 2025. The SDA expects the satellites to launch in 2029 as part of a $3.5 billion program with four suppliers. Rocket Lab says this is its largest contract to date.
21 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock After Hours (RKLB): $816M Space Force Satellite Deal Fuels a Friday Surge — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Rocket Lab Stock After Hours (RKLB): $816M Space Force Satellite Deal Fuels a Friday Surge — What to Know Before the Next Market Open

Rocket Lab shares jumped 17.7% to $70.52 Friday after announcing an $816 million U.S. Space Development Agency contract for 18 missile-warning and tracking satellites. The stock rose further after hours, reaching $73.05 by 5:24 p.m. ET on heavy volume. U.S. markets reopen Monday, December 22.
20 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in Focus After Space Force DiskSat Launch, JAXA Tech Demo Mission, and New $805M SDA Award

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock in Focus After Space Force DiskSat Launch, JAXA Tech Demo Mission, and New $805M SDA Award

Rocket Lab shares jumped after the company launched four experimental DiskSat spacecraft for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule. The Space Development Agency awarded Rocket Lab a contract worth up to $805 million to deliver 18 missile-warning satellites for launches in fiscal 2029. The STP-S30 mission marked Rocket Lab’s 20th launch of 2025 and its 78th overall.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: Space Force “DiskSat” Launch Drives Big Move as Analysts Reprice Neutron Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock News Today: Space Force “DiskSat” Launch Drives Big Move as Analysts Reprice Neutron Outlook (Dec. 19, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares jumped 11% to $59.92 Thursday after launching the STP-S30 “Don’t Be Such a Square” mission for U.S. national security five months ahead of schedule from Wallops Island, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft. The stock was indicated higher pre-market Friday. Earlier in the week, shares fell after a successful JAXA mission, highlighting volatility tied to valuation concerns despite operational wins.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today: Space Force STP-S30 Launch Sparks a Late Bid — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today: Space Force STP-S30 Launch Sparks a Late Bid — What to Know Before the Market Opens Dec. 19, 2025

Rocket Lab shares jumped 11.05% to $59.92 Thursday after the company launched the STP‑S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule. The Electron rocket lifted off from Wallops Island at 12:03 a.m. ET, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft. After-hours trading pushed the stock near $60.74. The mission had originally been planned for spring 2026.
19 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock Jumps After Early U.S. Space Force Launch: RKLB News, Forecasts, and Fresh 2025 Valuation Debate (Dec. 18, 2025)

Rocket Lab launched the STP‑S30 mission for the U.S. Space Force five months ahead of schedule, deploying four DiskSat spacecraft from Virginia early Thursday. Shares rose in midday trading, reaching the mid‑$50s. The mission marked Rocket Lab’s 20th Electron launch in 2025 and its 78th overall. DiskSat, a NASA-backed tech demo, aims to test a new smallsat form factor.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: Insider Selling Weighs on Shares as U.S. Space Force Launch Looms Ahead of the Dec. 18 Market Open

Rocket Lab shares closed down 2.76% at $53.96 on Dec. 17 after CEO Peter Beck disclosed the sale of 2.5 million shares for $141.1 million. The stock edged up 0.22% to $54.08 in after-hours trading, with volume at 2.87 million shares. Investors are watching for a U.S. Space Force Electron launch and a key inflation report early Thursday.
18 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell After a Successful JAXA Launch—and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours Today (Dec. 15, 2025): Why Shares Fell After a Successful JAXA Launch—and What to Watch Before Tuesday’s Open

Rocket Lab shares fell 9.89% to $55.41 Monday despite completing a key mission for Japan’s space agency. The stock dropped another 1.55% after hours to $54.55. Analysts cited profit-taking after a strong year-to-date rally and concerns about high valuation. Broader market weakness also weighed on the stock.
16 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Today: JAXA Launch Success, Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 15, 2025)

Rocket Lab Stock (RKLB) Today: JAXA Launch Success, Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Milestone, Analyst Forecasts, and What Comes Next (Dec. 15, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares swung sharply on December 15, 2025, after its successful launch of JAXA’s RAISE-4 satellite from New Zealand. The stock jumped over 2% in premarket trading, then reversed to fall about 6% by late morning. The mission marked Rocket Lab’s first dedicated flight for JAXA and its 19th launch of the year.
15 December 2025
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Rocket Lab Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: JAXA Launch Win, Neutron Milestones, and Wall Street Price Targets

Rocket Lab Stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) News, Forecasts & Analysis for Dec. 14, 2025: JAXA Launch Win, Neutron Milestones, and Wall Street Price Targets

Rocket Lab completed its first dedicated Electron launch for Japan’s space agency JAXA on Dec. 14, deploying the RAISE-4 satellite from New Zealand. RKLB shares last closed at $61.49 on Friday, down 3.21% after a volatile week but up about 19% from Dec. 8. The company plans a second JAXA mission in Q1 2026 and a European Space Agency launch early next year.
14 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: What Drove This Week’s Rally, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock: What Drove This Week’s Rally, Fresh News, Analyst Forecasts, and the Week-Ahead Setup (Updated Dec. 12, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares closed Friday at $61.49, down 3.21% after a volatile session, but up 19% from Monday’s close. The week’s rally followed news of Neutron’s “Hungry Hippo” fairing passing qualification tests and new space-systems funding. RKLB traded between $59.80 and $65.18 Friday, with a 52-week range of $14.71 to $73.97.
13 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: What Happened After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025 — and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock After Hours: What Happened After the Bell on Dec. 12, 2025 — and What to Watch Before the Next Market Open

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) closed at $61.49 on Dec. 12, down 3.21%, then slipped further to $60.78 in after-hours trading. The stock had surged about 30% earlier in the week amid heavy options activity, with 176,267 contracts traded Friday. A director filed to sell shares the same day. No major negative news drove the pullback.
12 December 2025
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Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps as Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Clears a Key Milestone — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Jumps as Neutron “Hungry Hippo” Clears a Key Milestone — Latest News, Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching (Dec. 12, 2025)

Rocket Lab shares jumped about 10% Thursday after the company announced its Neutron rocket’s “Hungry Hippo” fairing cleared qualification testing. The fairing will ship to Virginia for Neutron’s first launch. An Electron launch was postponed for sensor checks, but investors focused on the Neutron milestone. Analyst commentary and recent launches have kept the stock in focus.
12 December 2025
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    May 21, 2026, 3:12 PM EDT. Planet Labs (PL) operates a vast network of Earth observation satellites capturing global images daily. Despite technological advances and expanded roles in defense and agriculture, the company has yet to secure steady profits due to high costs in satellite manufacturing, launches, maintenance, and R&D. Revenue growth lags behind fixed costs, while long government sales cycles delay cash flow. Management's 2026 guidance shows optimism, focusing on cost control, vertical specialization, and software monetization to enhance margins. Industry peers Rocket Lab (RKLB) and BlackSky Technology (BKSY) face similar profitability challenges. PL's stock has surged 117% year-to-date but trades at a lofty price-to-sales ratio of 31.38, far above the industry average of 3.86, reflecting high investor expectations amid ongoing financial pressures.

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