America has a new low-cost space services provider.NASA wants to go to Mars again -- and this time, bring back rocks.With a plan that America's premier space agency describes as its "most ambitious, multi-mission campaign," it intends to send a spacecraft into orbit around the Red Planet, from which it would drop a retrieval craft to the surface to collect soil and air samples collected previously by the Perseverance Rover. The retrieval craft would then transfer its treasures to a smaller rocket, which wou ...

Had Rocket Lab (RKLB -1.65%) stock provided a similar performance to the 47% climb it logged in 2023, investors probably would've been pretty happy. Turns out, however, that shares of the launch services provider fared considerably better and soared into the stratosphere, leaving shareholders downright ecstatic with its performance.According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, Rocket Lab stock soared 360.6% in 2024.The fuel for Rocket Lab's riseThrough the first seven months of 2024, shares of Rock ...

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) closed the latest trading day at $26.91, indicating a -1.64% change from the previous session's end. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.54%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 1.63%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.63%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the company had gained 21.17% over the past month. This has outpaced the Aerospace sector's loss of 1.99% and the S&P 500's loss of 2.2% in that time.Investors will be eagerly watching ...

Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) has lately been in the headlines for its multiple achievements in the space industry over the past month. Notably, in January, the company announced its selection by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, for a five-year contract, for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) 2. Earlier in December, the company successfully completed its 16th launch for the year by deploying a satellite for Japanese Earth-observation constellation operator -Synspective.In the sa ...

The last coverage on Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB ) was on its $1B backlog and business performance in Q3-24. Since then, the stock has derived ~ a 22% price return against the S&P 500’s -2% and outperformed the market decisively. Now, theYiannis Zourmpanos, founder of Yiazou IQ, an AI-driven stock research platform providing all-in-one stock reports. Experience: Previously worked at Deloitte and KPMG in external/internal auditing and consulting. Education: Chartered Certified Accountant, Fellow Member of ACCA ...

Selling space stocks in 2025 may be the only logical thing to do.Are space stocks just momentum stocks? It kind of felt that way in 2024, as shares of Rocket Lab (RKLB -1.59%) and AST SpaceMobile (ASTS -2.35%) both roughly quadrupled, and Planet Labs (PL -4.81%) nearly doubled. As the calendar flips to 2025, however, the momentum seems to be fading -- and not even positive headlines can keep it up.Arguably good news for AST SpaceMobile, a satellite communications company, didn't help the stock much on Monda ...

The space industry, once a distant frontier, is now accessible to investors thanks to advances in technology and a surge in commercial interest. The sector presents substantial upside potential, highlighted by aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab USA Inc. RKLB, with its stock surging approximately 15% on Jan. 3. And, with growing anticipation for SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch in 2025, interest in space-focused ETFs is gaining momentum. This is evident from the ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF ARKX, whi ...

Rocket Lab's Performance and Valuation - Rocket Lab's shares soared by 361% in 2024, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite [1][3] - The company's market cap is currently around $12.4 billion, which is considered rich based on current sales and lack of profitability [7] - Analysts forecast Rocket Lab to generate just below $1 billion in revenue by 2027, more than double the expected sales for 2024 [8] Comparison with SpaceX - SpaceX was valued at $350 billion in a secondary sale in December, with shares priced at $185 each [5] - Investing in SpaceX at a $350 billion valuation would require the company to reach $700 billion to double the investment, or $3.5 trillion for a 10x return [6] - The total addressable market (TAM) for the space economy is estimated to reach $1.8 trillion by the mid-2030s, making SpaceX's valuation seem high in comparison [7] Growth Prospects and Market Position - Rocket Lab is expected to reach profitability by 2027, with analysts bullish on its ability to gain market share despite competition from SpaceX [9] - The company's top-line acceleration is seen as a positive sign, indicating potential for profitability in the near future [9] - Rocket Lab's long-term success depends on management's ability to execute, particularly in capital allocation given the high capital expenditures required for building rockets and satellites [10][11] Investment Considerations - Rocket Lab is viewed as a speculative opportunity, suitable for investors with long time horizons and a high tolerance for risk [11] - The company's trajectory is encouraging, making it a potential candidate for a small position in a diversified portfolio [11]

Rocket Lab (RKLB 12.66%) stock posted gains of as much as 12% in Friday's trading, and was still up by 10.4% as of 1:30 p.m. ET. At the same time, the S&P 500 index was up 1% and the Nasdaq Composite index was up 1.4%.In addition to the bullish backdrop of the broader market, Rocket Lab stock was surging thanks to interest around SpaceX's upcoming rocket launch. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 out of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 8:27 p.m. ET, and that launch is powering gains for other ...

The excitement around space exploration is reaching new heights. With visionary companies like Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin leading the charge, what was once a government-exclusive venture is now being led by the private sector.This shift has investors eager to jump on opportunities in the booming space sector. While SpaceX sparks a lot of enthusiasm, the company isn't planning a public stock offering anytime soon. However, one competitor is available for investors to buy today: Rocket Lab ...