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Rocket Lab's market value drops $25B despite strong Q1 growth and record backlog.

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17 Jun 2026
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Rocket Lab experienced a $25 billion loss in market value even as it reported strong operational performance, including a 63.5% revenue increase to $200.3 million in Q1 and a backlog doubling to $2.2 billion. The company’s Neutron rocket is projected to generate $1.0-$1.1 billion annually under a 20-launch scenario, surpassing 2025 revenue forecasts. Gross margins hit record highs despite heavy investments, and management expects annual revenues of $2-$3 billion through growth in Space Systems, Neutron, Electron, and HASTE programs. The market reaction appears influenced by sentiment shifts related to the SpaceX IPO rather than Rocket Lab’s fundamentals.

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