Rocket Lab USA Inc vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? Rocket Lab USA Inc trades at $70.08 (market cap $43.19B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $236.38 (market cap $93.64B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 2.2× Rocket Lab USA Inc's market cap, and Waste Management, Inc. pays a 1.52% dividend while Rocket Lab USA Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| RKLB | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $43.19B | $93.64B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $150.23 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $39.48 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $41.94B | $116.37B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.52% |
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is an aerospace manufacturer and small-satellite launch service provider. The company specializes in developing rockets for orbital launch, including its flagship *Electron* vehicle, and is developing the next-generation, reusable *Neutron* rocket. Beyond launch services, Rocket Lab also offers satellite design, manufacturing, and spacecraft component solutions, positioning itself as an end-to-end provider for the space industry.
Read more on RKLB →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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