Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) Short Interest Down 43.6% in February

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) was the target of a large decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 21,236,065 shares, a decline of 43.6% from the January 29th total of 37,674,709 shares. Approximately 4.5% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 18,348,116 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Based on an average daily volume of 18,348,116 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Approximately 4.5% of the company’s stock are short sold.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rocket Lab

In related news, CFO Adam C. Spice sold 1,365,665 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.50, for a total transaction of $103,107,707.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 1,359,568 shares in the company, valued at approximately $102,647,384. This represents a 50.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Merline Saintil sold 96,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, January 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $86.58, for a total value of $8,311,680.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 292,529 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,327,160.82. The trade was a 24.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 4,138,979 shares of company stock worth $265,048,346. 11.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Rocket Lab

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in RKLB. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new position in shares of Rocket Lab during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Hara Capital LLC bought a new position in Rocket Lab during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Rocket Lab in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. UMB Bank n.a. increased its stake in shares of Rocket Lab by 352.5% in the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 543 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 423 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. 71.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Rocket Lab Stock Down 4.9%

Rocket Lab stock opened at $69.10 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $78.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $61.00. The company has a quick ratio of 2.83, a current ratio of 3.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. Rocket Lab has a twelve month low of $14.71 and a twelve month high of $99.58. The company has a market capitalization of $36.91 billion, a P/E ratio of -186.75 and a beta of 2.16.

Key Headlines Impacting Rocket Lab

Here are the key news stories impacting Rocket Lab this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Record results — Rocket Lab posted record Q4 and full‑year revenue, expanded gross margins, narrowed adjusted EBITDA loss, ended the year with ~$1.1B cash and a $1.85B backlog (37% expected to convert in 12 months), giving strong near‑term revenue visibility. RKLB Delivers Record Results, But Neutron Delay Weighs on Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Confirmed demand pipeline — Rocket Lab added another multi‑launch deal with BlackSky (four dedicated Electron missions), reinforcing recurring launch revenue and Electron launch cadence. Rocket Lab Secures Latest Multi-Launch Contract with BlackSky
• Positive Sentiment: Vertical integration / product wins — The company completed acquisitions (Optical Support, Precision Components), introduced silicon solar arrays and completed spacecraft commissioning for the ESCAPADE Mars mission, strengthening spacecraft/payload capabilities and potential margin upside over time. Rocket Lab Q4 and corporate announcements
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance mix — Q1 revenue guidance ($185M–$200M) shows growth but the midpoint was reported modestly below some analysts’ expectations, a near‑term headwind to upside surprise potential. Rocket Lab Is Down After Record Backlog And Q4 Revenue Jump
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views split — Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target and stance, but other firms (BTIG, Citizens/JMP) left ratings unchanged or neutral, so street sentiment is mixed. Analyst coverage and price target moves
• Negative Sentiment: Neutron delay — Management pushed the Neutron maiden flight to late‑2026 after a Stage‑1 tank test rupture; that recurring development delay raises execution risk and defers the revenue/profitability leverage investors hoped for. Why Is Rocket Lab Stock Falling?
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term profitability pressure — RKLB missed on EPS (GAAP loss ~$0.09 vs. consensus ~‑$0.05) and flagged Q1 R&D as a peak spending quarter, which will pressure margins before Neutron development rolls off. Earnings and margin commentary
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling / governance watch — Reports show heavy insider sales over recent months, which some investors view as a negative signal around timing and valuation. QuiverQuant summary (insider & institutional activity)

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

RKLB has been the subject of several analyst reports. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Rocket Lab from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Rocket Lab from $47.00 to $69.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Needham & Company LLC lifted their target price on shares of Rocket Lab from $63.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Stifel Nicolaus upped their target price on Rocket Lab from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Rocket Lab from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, February 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $75.50.

Rocket Lab Company Profile

Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft, and space systems for commercial and government customers. The company’s primary launch vehicle is Electron, a small-lift orbital rocket designed to deploy small satellites and rideshare payloads to low Earth orbit. Rocket Lab also develops and manufactures the Rutherford engine, noted for its electric-pump-fed design and additive-manufactured components, which powers Electron and supports the company’s propulsion capabilities.