13,950 Shares in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB Bought by Cadent Capital Advisors LLC

Key Points

• Cadent Capital Advisors bought a new stake of 13,950 shares (~$668,000) in Rocket Lab, joining other institutions that now own about 71.78% of the company.
• Rocket Lab recently won a U.S. Space Development Agency contract (~$805–$816M) and completed its 21st Electron launch with 100% mission success, bolstering backlog and operational credibility.
• Financially the company beat Q3 revenue estimates with revenue up 48% year‑over‑year and a smaller-than-expected EPS loss, but remains unprofitable, faces valuation risk after a strong YTD run, and has seen significant insider selling.

Cadent Capital Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,950 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock, valued at approximately $668,000.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC purchased a new position in Rocket Lab during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $192,918,000. Sender Co & Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Rocket Lab in the first quarter valued at $621,000. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. increased its position in Rocket Lab by 44.7% in the second quarter. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. now owns 992,777 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock worth $35,512,000 after purchasing an additional 306,713 shares during the last quarter. McGuire Investment Group LLC raised its stake in Rocket Lab by 91.3% during the second quarter. McGuire Investment Group LLC now owns 196,107 shares of the rocket manufacturer's stock valued at $7,015,000 after purchasing an additional 93,613 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC bought a new position in Rocket Lab during the second quarter valued at $1,009,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 71.78% of the company's stock.

Rocket Lab Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:RKLB opened at $76.55 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.89 billion, a PE ratio of -201.45 and a beta of 2.20. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $55.08 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $48.23. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 1 year low of $14.71 and a 1 year high of $79.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 3.18 and a quick ratio of 2.83.

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November 10th. The rocket manufacturer reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.05) by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $155.08 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $152.45 million. Rocket Lab had a negative return on equity of 27.26% and a negative net margin of 35.64%.Rocket Lab's quarterly revenue was up 48.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.10) EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Rocket Lab Corporation will post -0.38 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

RKLB has been the topic of a number of research reports. Needham & Company LLC boosted their target price on shares of Rocket Lab from $63.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Baird R W upgraded Rocket Lab to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, October 16th. Wall Street Zen lowered Rocket Lab from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Saturday, December 13th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on Rocket Lab from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $61.25.

Key Headlines Impacting Rocket Lab

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

• Positive Sentiment: Won a material U.S. Space Development Agency contract (reported roughly $805–$816M), which adds a sizable backlog and recurring revenue visibility for Rocket Lab’s space systems business. Rocket Lab Stock Surges as Company Secures $816 Million Space Development Contract
• Positive Sentiment: Needham and other analysts raised targets/ratings (Needham lifted its street‑high target to $90), driving buy-side momentum and providing bullish research headlines. Rocket Lab price target raised to $90 from $63 at Needham
• Positive Sentiment: Operational proof points: Rocket Lab completed its 21st Electron launch of the year with 100% mission success, supporting credibility for repeat commercial and defense missions. Rocket Lab Successfully Launches for iQPS, Ends 2025 with 21 Launches and 100% Mission Success
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector tailwinds (increased U.S. space/defense spending) are boosting RKLB alongside peers — supportive but raises correlation to broader space/defense moves. Space stocks rocket higher as sector optimism gains steam into 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is mixed beneath the headlines; several upgrades coexist with more conservative median targets, keeping a valuation debate alive. RKLB vs. AVAV: Which Stock Looks Better in the Space Race?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling accelerated this month: Director Nina Armagno sold 27,314 shares (~$1.86M); other director/exec sales were reported — increases supply and may concern some investors despite many trades being executed under preplanned programs. SEC Filing: Nina Armagno Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation risk after a ~177% YTD run — commentators warn RKLB could be priced for perfection; any delays in Neutron development, contract execution or launch cadence could trigger a pullback. Rocket Lab Valuation Check After Landmark Contract Win

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Arjun Kampani sold 10,554 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.08, for a total value of $444,112.32. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 450,460 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,955,356.80. This represents a 2.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Merline Saintil sold 5,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $65.00, for a total transaction of $325,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 388,529 shares in the company, valued at $25,254,385. This represents a 1.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 2,729,485 shares of company stock valued at $151,832,870. Insiders own 11.90% of the company's stock.

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.

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