Citigroup Inc. Boosts Holdings in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB

Citigroup Inc. lifted its holdings in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 134.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 846,192 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 485,688 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc. owned approximately 0.17% of Rocket Lab worth $40,541,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Darden Wealth Group Inc boosted its position in Rocket Lab by 28.4% in the 3rd quarter. Darden Wealth Group Inc now owns 105,170 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $5,039,000 after buying an additional 23,270 shares during the period. Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Rocket Lab by 20.4% in the third quarter. Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management Inc. now owns 118,150 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $5,661,000 after acquiring an additional 20,050 shares in the last quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC boosted its holdings in Rocket Lab by 2.9% in the third quarter. Clear Creek Financial Management LLC now owns 41,809 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $2,003,000 after purchasing an additional 1,173 shares during the period. Aspiring Ventures LLC acquired a new position in Rocket Lab during the 3rd quarter worth $211,000. Finally, GSA Capital Partners LLP increased its holdings in Rocket Lab by 16.2% during the 3rd quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP now owns 7,264 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $348,000 after purchasing an additional 1,012 shares during the period. 71.78% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Merline Saintil sold 12,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.00, for a total transaction of $1,125,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 280,029 shares in the company, valued at $25,202,610. This trade represents a 4.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CFO Adam C. Spice sold 1,365,665 shares of Rocket Lab stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, January 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.50, for a total value of $103,107,707.50. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 1,359,568 shares in the company, valued at approximately $102,647,384. This trade represents a 50.11% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 4,138,979 shares of company stock worth $265,048,346. Corporate insiders own 11.90% of the company’s stock.

Rocket Lab Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:RKLB opened at $69.97 on Wednesday. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 12 month low of $14.71 and a 12 month high of $99.58. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.38 billion, a P/E ratio of -184.13 and a beta of 2.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 3.18 and a quick ratio of 2.83. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $77.56 and its 200 day moving average price is $60.68.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently commented on RKLB. Morgan Stanley raised Rocket Lab from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $67.00 to $105.00 in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their target price on shares of Rocket Lab from $75.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Rocket Lab from $47.00 to $69.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC lifted their price target on Rocket Lab from $63.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $72.92.

More Rocket Lab News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and bullish commentaries expect another strong quarter and continued upside from Rocket Lab’s launch and satellite services momentum, arguing the company’s Neutron program remains a long‑term growth driver. Rocket Lab: Another Strong Quarter On The Horizon
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentators (including The Motley Fool) argue RKLB remains a buy ahead of earnings on the potential upside from Neutron commercialization and continuing launch demand. Prediction: Rocket Lab Stock Is a Buy Before Feb. 26
• Neutral Sentiment: Rocket Lab will report FQ4 2025 results on Feb. 26; Street consensus cited in previews expects roughly $178M revenue and a small GAAP loss (around -$0.10 EPS). The report and management commentary on backlog, margins, and Neutron timing will likely move the stock. Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) To Release FQ4 2025 Results, Here’s What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparisons with peers (e.g., AeroVironment/AVAV) are drawing investor attention as U.S. space and defense spending lifts launch and satellite work — this frames relative valuation and competitive positioning conversations but is not an immediate catalyst. RKLB vs. AVAV: Which Stock is Better in the Space Race Right Now?
• Negative Sentiment: A recent Neutron test failure has raised execution‑timeline concerns for Rocket Lab’s large reusable rocket program, prompting a sharp share pullback earlier in the month and keeping execution risk top of mind for investors. A Look At Rocket Lab (RKLB) Valuation After Neutron Test Failure Raises 2026 Timeline Concerns
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple market headlines note that RKLB is poised for significant volatility into earnings; short‑term weakness is being driven by profit‑taking after a large 2025 rally and by investor caution ahead of the company’s guidance and program updates. Rocket Lab stock edges lower Tuesday: What’s going on?

Rocket Lab 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.