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RKLB Stock Forecast: Rocket Lab Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 25 Sept 2026
$74
+0.46% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Rocket Lab Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $110 — +48.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 33 of 100 as at 25 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$47.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
33 / 100
Median analyst target
$110
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$234.1M+62.0% y/y
Operating income−$57.5M
Net income−$49.3M
Free cash flow−$110.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+14.5%
1M
+10.5%
YTD
+6.0%
1Y
+58.6%
From 52W high
−50.8%
From 52W low
+87.3%
$39
$150
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

RKLB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Rocket Lab Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 25 Sept 2026
33 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
69
Momentum
67
Growth
67
Revisions
61
Quality
52
Value
31
Volatility
19
Accruals
15
Size
6

Issuance (69): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Accruals (15): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

RKLB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RKLB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$60$80$100$120$140$160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26RKLBHigh $150Median $110Low $64

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
16 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $64Median $110High $150

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +48.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026Raymond JamesInitiatesOutperform$80
31 Aug 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
31 Aug 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$115 → $110
11 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsOverweight$96 → $122
11 Aug 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainsOverweight—
11 Aug 2026CitizensReiteratesMarket Outperform—
11 Aug 2026CitizensReiteratesMarket Outperform$130
27 July 2026KGI SecuritiesUpgradeOutperform—
27 July 2026KGI SecuritiesUpgradeOutperform$107
16 July 2026Piper SandlerInitiatesNeutral—
16 July 2026Piper SandlerInitiatesNeutral$83
30 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
30 June 2026Cantor FitzgeraldReiteratesOverweight—
30 June 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
30 June 2026Craig-HallumMaintainsBuy—
30 June 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
30 June 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy—
15 June 2026KeybancUpgradeOverweight—
11 June 2026KGI SecuritiesInitiatesNeutral—
12 May 2026BTIGReiteratesHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RKLB appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

RKLB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 25 Sept 2026, Rocket Lab Corp. returned +58.6% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

RKLB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200250300Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26RKLBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

RKLB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
5
Fundamentals

Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−199.9×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

Price / sales
61.5×

Cheaper than 5% of US stocks

Price / book
12.7×

Cheaper than 8% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−279.6×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
62.0%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
62.0%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Gross margin
36.1%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Operating margin
−24.6%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Net margin
−21.5%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−7.9%

Higher than 37% of US stocks

Return on assets
−4.6%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Rocket Lab Corp. (RKLB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Rocket Lab Corp. has a market value of $47.3B and an enterprise value of $42.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $769.1M. The latest quarter grew 62.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$165.5M, a −21.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.27.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$371.1M.

  • Shares outstanding: 639.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: −199.9×; forward P/E: 1623.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Rocket Lab Corp. employs 2,600 people — $296K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 26 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

RKLB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
RKLBRocket Lab Corp.$47.3B
33
LHXL3Harris Technologies, Inc.$44.4B
79
HONAHoneywell Aerospace, Inc.$50.3B
0
HEIHEICO Corp.$37.1B
71
AXONAxon Enterprise, Inc.$34.9B
35
ESLTElbit Systems Ltd.$34.3B
80
TDGTransDigm Group, Inc.$62.9B
65

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News

Latest RKLB news & analysis

MISSION SUCCESS: Rocket Lab Launches 97th Electron Mission

GlobeNewsWire · 26 Sept 2026positive

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 97th Electron mission, a dedicated flight for Earth-monitoring constellation operator Synspective, from Mahia, New Zealand. The launch marks the latest milestone in the company's launch services operations.

Why it matters — For Rocket Lab watchers, continued successful Electron launches reinforce the company's standing as a reliable provider in the launch services and space systems market.

Rocket Lab Crashed Back Toward Earth for 3 Months: This Analyst Says It's About to Double

24/7 Wall Street · 25 Sept 2026neutral

A Wall Street analyst has issued a price target for Rocket Lab that would nearly double its stock, which has declined over the past three months. The analyst notes that reaching that target hinges on successful execution of a single key milestone.

Why it matters — RKLB watchers would care because the analyst's target hinges on one make-or-break milestone that could significantly sway the stock's direction.

3 Space Stocks to Watch as SpaceX Reshapes the Launch Market

MarketBeat · 25 Sept 2026neutral

SpaceX indicated it will stop selling shared Falcon 9 missions beyond 2028, a shift in the assumptions underpinning the commercial launch market. The report highlights how this change affects the broader space sector and lists space stocks for investors to watch.

Why it matters — As a launch-service competitor, Rocket Lab's positioning in the small-launch market could be affected by shifts in SpaceX's rideshare offerings, making this market dynamic relevant to RKLB watchers.

Why Rocket Lab Wants To Pay Up Big For Iridium

Seeking Alpha · 25 Sept 2026positive

Rocket Lab is advancing its transition into a vertically integrated space infrastructure platform through the strategic acquisition of Iridium Communications, a deal valued at approximately $54 per share. The acquisition adds Iridium's mature, cash-generating LEO network, entrenched government contracts, and recurring utility-like revenues. The analysis reinforces a buy rating on RKLB.

Why it matters — A Rocket Lab watcher would care because the Iridium acquisition provides immediate scale, defensible orbital assets, and exposure to high-value defense and connectivity markets.

Iridium Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Rocket Lab

GlobeNewsWire · 24 Sept 2026positive

Iridium stockholders have approved Rocket Lab's acquisition of the company, marking an important milestone toward completing the transaction.

Why it matters — Approval clears a key hurdle in Rocket Lab's planned acquisition of Iridium, bringing the deal closer to completion.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about RKLB stock

What is the RKLB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Rocket Lab Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $110, with estimates ranging from $64 to $150. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is RKLB stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering Rocket Lab Corp., 16 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Rocket Lab Corp. 33 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 25 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank RKLB?

As at 25 Sept 2026, Rocket Lab Corp. ranks 33 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (69 of 100).

Will RKLB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +48.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Rocket Lab Corp. 33 out of 100 as at 25 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the RKLB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Rocket Lab Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RKLB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $64 to $150 over the next 12 months.

How has RKLB stock performed over the past year?

Rocket Lab Corp. returned +58.6% over the 12 months to 25 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Rocket Lab Corp. do?

Rocket Lab Corporation is an aerospace and space systems company that provides launch and mission services for commercial, government, and defense customers. The company operates through Launch Services and Space Systems, combining dedicated and rideshare rocket launches with spacecraft engineering, manufacturing, components, and on-orbit mission operations.

What is the latest news on RKLB?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 26 Sept 2026): "MISSION SUCCESS: Rocket Lab Launches 97th Electron Mission". Rocket Lab successfully launched its 97th Electron mission, a dedicated flight for Earth-monitoring constellation operator Synspective, from Mahia, New Zealand. The launch marks the latest milestone in the company's launch services operations.

Company

About Rocket Lab Corp.

Rocket Lab Corporation is an aerospace and space systems company that provides launch and mission services for commercial, government, and defense customers. The company operates through Launch Services and Space Systems, combining dedicated and rideshare rocket launches with spacecraft engineering, manufacturing, components, and on-orbit mission operations. Its offerings support satellite deployment, space infrastructure, and secure communications, serving organizations that need access to space and specialized mission hardware. Rocket Lab Corporation also develops launch vehicles and spacecraft platforms designed for small and medium-class payloads, making it a key supplier across the broader space economy. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab Corporation plays a significant role in enabling recurring launches and end-to-end space mission capabilities.

CEO Sir Peter Beck · 2,600 employees · United States · https://rocketlabcorp.com