Cibc World Market Inc. Takes Position in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB

Cibc World Market Inc. acquired a new position in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 7,725 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock, valued at approximately $370,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in RKLB. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Rocket Lab by 114.0% during the 1st quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 174,308 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $3,117,000 after buying an additional 92,849 shares during the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Rocket Lab by 1,812.1% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 36,807 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $658,000 after buying an additional 34,882 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its holdings in Rocket Lab by 53.8% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 15,745 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $282,000 after acquiring an additional 5,507 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in Rocket Lab by 13.3% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 773,548 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $13,831,000 after acquiring an additional 90,758 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth raised its position in Rocket Lab by 1.0% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 67,584 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $1,206,000 after acquiring an additional 681 shares in the last quarter. 71.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Arjun Kampani sold 28,615 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $40.65, for a total value of $1,163,199.75. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 461,014 shares in the company, valued at $18,740,219.10. This represents a 5.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO Peter Beck sold 1,560,254 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $57.47, for a total value of $89,667,797.38. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 939,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $54,007,202.62. This represents a 62.41% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 4,306,150 shares of company stock valued at $271,865,732 in the last ninety days. 11.90% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Rocket Lab Trading Up 2.9%

Shares of RKLB stock opened at $76.58 on Friday. Rocket Lab Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $14.71 and a fifty-two week high of $99.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 2.83 and a current ratio of 3.18. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $76.79 and its two-hundred day moving average is $59.92. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.91 billion, a P/E ratio of -201.53 and a beta of 2.16.

Key Stories Impacting Rocket Lab

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

• Positive Sentiment: Successful launch drove buying interest and helped lift the stock as investors respond to confirmed operational execution. Rocket Lab Stock Jumps Amid Launch Success
• Positive Sentiment: Broader strength across aerospace, defense and space names — amplified by rising geopolitical tensions — pushed RKLB higher as sector ETFs rallied. Rocket Lab Stock Rebounds As Space, Defense Names Rally
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts note Rocket Lab’s continued revenue growth and operational track record (Electron launches, Space Systems backlog), supporting the case that near‑term setbacks may be temporary. One Space Stock Delivers Revenue Growth Despite Delays While Its Rival Disappoints Entirely
• Neutral Sentiment: MarketBeat flags the Feb. 26 earnings call as pivotal — investors will focus on updated Neutron timelines, Q4 revenue vs. guidance, margins and backlog conversion; results could swing sentiment either way. Rocket Lab Earnings Loom as Neutron Timeline Takes Center Stage
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent analyst write-ups and pairwise comparisons with peers provide mixed takes — useful context but not new company-specific catalysts. Analyzing Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) & TAT Technologies (NASDAQ:TATT)
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage highlights a recent development setback: a Stage 1 tank rupture during Neutron qualification testing. That incident increased uncertainty around the maiden flight timeline and has weighed on the stock. Should You Buy Rocket Lab Before Feb. 26
• Negative Sentiment: Several outlets note a significant pullback (roughly ~26–30% from recent highs) tied to Neutron timeline uncertainty and broader risk‑off sentiment — a reminder that execution risk is priced in ahead of the earnings update. One Space Stock Delivers Revenue Growth Despite Delays While Its Rival Disappoints Entirely

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Rocket Lab from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, February 8th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Rocket Lab from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Finally, Bank of America increased their price target on Rocket Lab from $60.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $72.92.

About Rocket Lab

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.