Rocket Lab (RKLB) Stock Blasts Off: Japan Launch Deals and Analyst Upgrades Fuel 700% Rally
Rocket Lab shares surged to around $72 on Oct. 15, 2025, up nearly 700% year-over-year and near all-time highs. The company secured major launch contracts with JAXA and Japanese satellite firms, including a record 10-launch deal with Synspective. Rocket Lab reported Q2 revenue of $144.5 million, up 36% from last year. Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $68, citing strong growth prospects.