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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Rating · 90D
Alpha
90-day forecast
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$38.43B
large-cap · #2 of 7 peers
Summary
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, RKLB is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Rocket Lab Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $38.43B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 7 Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for RKLB is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How RKLB ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | RKLB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $38.43B | 2/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 11.00x | 2/6 |
| EPS | $-0.32 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $5.84 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $1.29 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.62 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | RKLB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -4.7% | 3/5 |
| ROA | -4.0% | 3/6 |
| ROIC | -6.1% | 3/6 |
| Gross Margin | 37.2% | 2/7 |
| Operating Margin | -29.1% | 3/7 |
| Net Margin | -21.5% | 3/6 |
| EBT Margin | -24.9% | 3/7 |
| Tax Rate | 13.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | RKLB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.48x | 3/8 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.98x | 3/5 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.20x | 5/7 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.20x | 5/7 |
| Interest Coverage | -16.9x | 4/7 |
| Working Capital | $2.37B | 2/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | RKLB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$222M | 6/7 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$371M | 5/5 |
| Capital Spending | -$149M | 3/5 |
| FCF/Sales | -48.2% | 3/5 |
| CapEx/Sales | 19.3% | 2/5 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | RKLB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.18x | 5/6 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.8x | 3/6 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.8x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.9x | 4/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 54 days | 4/6 |
| Days Inventory | 202 days | – |
| Payables Period | 56 days | 4/6 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 199 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | RKLB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $769M | 3/6 |
| Operating Income | -$223M | 6/7 |
| Net Income | -$165M | 6/6 |
| R&D Expense | $312M | 1/5 |
| SG&A Expense | $198M | 2/5 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $483M | 3/7 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | RKLB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 598M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $2.90B | 69.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $2.13B | 50.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $113M | 2.7% of assets |
| Inventory | $267M | 6.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $695M | 16.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $454M | 10.8% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Rocket Lab Corp (Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts): 8 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| RKLB Rocket Lab Corp | ▶ | $38.43B |
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | ▲ | $116.32B |
| KTOS Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $7.57B |
| FLY Firefly Aerospace Inc. | ▶ | $3.07B |
| VOYG Voyager Technologies, Inc./Tx | ▲ | $1.66B |
| YSS York Space Systems Inc. | ▶ | $938M |
| HLEO Helio Corp /Fl/ | ▼ | $23M |
| MNTS Momentus Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
Where RKLB sits on the market map
Manufacturing · Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts
News
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) stock news
Cathie Wood buys Rocket Lab as ARK sees SpaceX's Starship shift squeezing launch capacity
SpaceX’s SPCX push to shift toward its massive Starship rocket could create an unexpected opening for rival launch providers, ...
Rocket Lab shares rise 5.2% after Synspective launch agreement
Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose 5.2% to $73.27 in premarket trading after the company announced a 20-mission ...
FAQ
Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, RKLB is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Rocket Lab Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for RKLB is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Rocket Lab Corp forecasts updated?
Rocket Lab Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Rocket Lab Corp's industry peers?
8 issuers in our coverage, RKLB included, share the SEC industry code Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts. The largest are: Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS), Firefly Aerospace Inc. (FLY), Voyager Technologies, Inc./Tx (VOYG), York Space Systems Inc. (YSS), Helio Corp /Fl/ (HLEO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.