Rocket Lab reported a record Q1 FY2026 with revenue up 63.5% to $200.35 million and a narrowing loss, driven by strong backlog growth to $2.2 billion and new government contracts. The company’s focus on rapid innovation and government contracts contrasts with SpaceX’s scale and subscription model, but Rocket Lab offers clearer short-term trading catalysts with its August 10 earnings report. Despite recent insider selling and dilution, Rocket Lab’s defined event and contract momentum make it a more actionable trade for August compared to SpaceX, which lacks a comparable earnings history post-IPO.
NASA has assigned SpaceX to launch the StarBurst satellite on a Falcon 9 rideshare mission by 2028, intensifying competition for small-launch providers like Rocket Lab. SpaceX shows strong cash flow and a robust backlog, making it a safer choice for ...
Space stocks including Rocket Lab, AST SpaceMobile, and Planet Labs dropped significantly on Friday, with Rocket Lab down 5%. The selloff appears driven by sector rotation rather than company-specific news, as AST SpaceMobile, unrelated to Rocket Lab...
Rocket Lab is transforming from a small-launch specialist into a comprehensive space company, driven by its pending acquisition of Iridium and new defense contracts. Despite a recent share price drop, the company reported record Q2 revenue of $234 mi...
Rocket Lab's stock jumped 6% after the FCC accepted the license-transfer applications for its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications, initiating a public comment period. This procedural step removes an early risk of the deal stalling but is no...
