Rocket Lab USA (RKLB.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 45% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Rocket Lab USA (RKLB.US) – stock price at 77.72 $, August 2026
Rocket Lab USA stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Rocket Lab USA Price Target 2026: Analysts See 43% Upside

The average price target for Rocket Lab USA is $111.31. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 43,23% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Rocket Lab USA overvalued or undervalued?

Rocket Lab USA is currently undervalued with a gap of 43.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $77.72, which places Rocket Lab USA in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $100.18, and overvalued when the price exceeds $122.44.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Rocket Lab USA, the fair value range lies between $100.18 and $122.44.


See the full price target analysis for Rocket Lab USA →

Analyst Ratings for Rocket Lab USA stock in 2026: Buy

15 analysts cover Rocket Lab USA. The majority is positive, with 66.7% recommending Buy, while 33.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $111.31, which gives an upside of 43.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.13/5)
Strong Buy
7 (46.7%)
Buy
3 (20%)
Hold
5 (33.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.13 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Rocket Lab USA – Forsvar

Rocket Lab Corporation laver rumfartsløsninger og leverer opsendelsesservices globalt. De tjener penge på at designe, producere og opsende satellitter for både regeringer og kommercielle kunder. RKLB.us er især kendt for deres lille løfteraket, Electron, som bruges til at sende små satellitter i kredsløb. Derudover udvikler Rocket Lab den større Neutron-raket, som skal klare større missioner og måske endda bemandet rumfart. Virksomheden bygger også komponenter og komplette satellitsystemer. Rocket Lab blev grundlagt i 2006 og opererer i USA, Canada og Japan. De tilbyder også satellitstyring, når de først er i rummet. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Rocket Lab USA

$ 46,5B Market cap
$ 680M Revenue
Forsvar Industry
- P/E
68.48 P/S
17.92 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Rocket Lab USA?

Speculative stock

Rocket Lab USA is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Rocket Lab USA

💰 Value Score 4/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 12/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 13/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 9/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Rocket Lab USA that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 210% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -26.9% – the company is losing money on its operations.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -13.6% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 68.5 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 17.9.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 5.83 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 209.7% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 7.97% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Rocket Lab USA 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Rocket Lab USA have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 113,180,375 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Beck Peter, Kampani Arjun, Slusky Alexander R and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 15 sales. A net 107,486,444 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 113,180,375 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Beck Peter sold 265,958 shares at 86 $ each on 2026-07-08.

Who is selling: Beck Peter, Kampani Arjun, Slusky Alexander R, Klein Frank, Clevenger Marvin Bradford and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Rocket Lab USA (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Rocket Lab USA. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-08 Beck Peter Sell 265,958 86 22,904,303
2026-07-07 Beck Peter Sell 342,190 90 30,886,069
2026-07-06 Beck Peter Sell 213,106 102 21,645,176
2026-06-18 Kampani Arjun Sell 88,000 108 9,502,240
2026-06-02 Slusky Alexander R Sell 40,000 124 4,944,000
2026-05-28 Slusky Alexander R Sell 40,000 150 6,000,000
2026-05-28 Klein Frank Sell 700 150 104,993
2026-05-28 Kampani Arjun Sell 500 150 75,130
2026-05-28 Clevenger Marvin Bradford Sell 3,500 147 513,345
2026-05-27 Kampani Arjun Sell 60,900 150 9,135,000

Who is buying and selling Rocket Lab USA shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Beck Peter, Kampani Arjun, Slusky Alexander R, Klein Frank, Clevenger Marvin Bradford and others. In total, 113,180,375 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Rocket Lab USA Short Selling 2026: 8.0% Sold Short

High short interest: 8.0% of the free float
Short % of free float
8.0%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 8.0% means that 8.0% of the freely traded shares in Rocket Lab USA have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/10/2026. With a short interest of 8.0%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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8.0%

When Does Rocket Lab USA Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/10/2026

The next earnings report from Rocket Lab USA is scheduled for August 10, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Rocket Lab USA 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Rocket Lab USA (RKLB.US) – RSI 48, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Rocket Lab USA technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Rocket Lab USA Inc

Rocket Lab USA Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $74.82 is 6.3% above the 20-day average ($70.38). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 19.8% below the 50-day average ($93.25). Long term, the stock is 3.9% below the 200-day average ($77.86), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (93.25) is above the 200-day average (77.86), which is a classic bullish signal for Rocket Lab USA Inc.

Is Rocket Lab USA Inc overbought or oversold?

Rocket Lab USA Inc has an RSI of 48.4, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Rocket Lab USA Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-5.869), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-7.926) by 2.057, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (1.380), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (7.818) by 6.438, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Daily momentum is rising, though, which could suggest the pullback is over.

Risk Profile for Rocket Lab USA Inc

Rocket Lab USA Inc has an annual standard deviation of 96.1%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Rocket Lab USA Inc

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-5.869). Weekly bullish (1.380).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 48.4 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rocket Lab USA stock in 2026

Should you buy Rocket Lab USA stock now?
No, the technical signal for Rocket Lab USA is currently SELL. Rocket Lab USA trades at $77.72 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -5.869 with rising momentum (signal: -7.926); RSI is at 48.4 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $111.31 points to 43.2% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Rocket Lab USA stock?
The average analyst price target for Rocket Lab USA is $111.31. The current price is $77.72, which gives an upside of 43.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $100.18 and $122.44.
Is Rocket Lab USA a dividend stock?
No, Rocket Lab USA does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Rocket Lab USA stock?
Rocket Lab USA is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 96.1%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Rocket Lab USA overvalued?
No, Rocket Lab USA is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (43.2% upside). Rocket Lab USA has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 68.5, a P/B ratio of 17.9. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 43.2%.
Is Rocket Lab USA overbought?
No, Rocket Lab USA is not overbought. RSI is at 48.4 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 48.4 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 10.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Rocket Lab USA earnings report?
Rocket Lab USA reports its next earnings on August 10, 2026. The stock currently trades at $77.72.
Is Rocket Lab USA shorted?
Yes, Rocket Lab USA is shorted with 8.0% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Rocket Lab USA stock?
No, insiders are not buying Rocket Lab USA shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 15 sales. On a net basis, 107,486,444 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 113,180,375 $ sold. Active sellers include Beck Peter, Kampani Arjun, Slusky Alexander R and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Rocket Lab USA a good stock?
Based on our total score, Rocket Lab USA is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 10 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 4/100, Quality: 12/100, Momentum: 13/100. In addition: analysts see 43.2% upside to the price target; technical signal: Sell. Whether Rocket Lab USA is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Rocket Lab USA stock?
The outlook for Rocket Lab USA based on current data: the average analyst price target is $111.31 (+43.2%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/10/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Rocket Lab USA stock rising?
Rocket Lab USA is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 10.4% above the 20-day average; short interest is 8.0% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Rocket Lab USA go?
The average analyst price target for Rocket Lab USA is $111.31, which corresponds to a potential gain of 43.2% from the current price of $77.72. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Rocket Lab USA fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Rocket Lab USA. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Rocket Lab USA do?
Rocket Lab Corporation laver rumfartsløsninger og leverer opsendelsesservices globalt. De tjener penge på at designe, producere og opsende satellitter for både regeringer og kommercielle kunder. RKLB.us er især kendt for deres lille løfteraket, Electron, som bruges til at send... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Forsvar industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Rocket Lab USA as an investment.
Did Rocket Lab USA raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Rocket Lab USA. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Rocket Lab USA making money or losing money?
No, Rocket Lab USA is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -26.9%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Rocket Lab USA go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Rocket Lab USA is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 5.83 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 210% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Rocket Lab USA have a lot of debt?
Yes, Rocket Lab USA has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 210%. For the industri sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.