Rocket Lab is accelerating its transformation into a full space infrastructure platform by acquiring Iridium Communications for about $54 per share. This deal adds a mature, revenue-generating low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, strong government contracts, and steady recurring revenues to Rocket Lab's portfolio. The acquisition provides immediate scale and valuable orbital assets, enhancing Rocket Lab's presence in defense and connectivity markets. The market values Rocket Lab at a premium, reflecting confidence in its execution and integration of Iridium's assets.
Rocket Lab trades at USD 74.60 on Pluang as of Sep 25, 2026 18:02 WIB, up 1.34% in one day. The stock's market cap is $47.07 billion, reflecting strong investor interest despite a 65% sell order activity. Its 52-week price range is between $39.48 and $150.23, showing significant volatility over the year.
Rocket Lab, Planet Labs, and AST SpaceMobile stocks rose between 4% and 6% amid broad buying interest in pure-play space companies, despite no specific news for any of them. This coordinated rally highlights investor enthusiasm for the space sector, ...
ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has reduced its holdings in Alphabet to increase investment in Rocket Lab, a space company trading at a high valuation despite current losses. Rocket Lab's recent growth includes a 62% revenue increase and a record bac...
SpaceX stock fell 4% to $148.13 due to concerns over a large share unlock on September 24 and a $52 million stock sale by COO Gwynne Shotwell. Investors are also cautious about the company's high valuation following its June IPO, despite growth prosp...
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Andres Sheppard reaffirmed an Overweight rating and $122 price target on Rocket Lab, highlighting the upcoming debut of its Neutron rocket as a unique commercial competitor to SpaceX's Falcon 9. The firm views Rocket Lab as ...
Redwire shares surged 8% in a single session, partially recovering from a 3% decline over the past month amid a broader sell-off in space stocks. The drop in Redwire and its peers like Rocket Lab and Intuitive Machines reflects a sector-wide re-ratin...
