Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Boosts Holdings in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH lifted its stake in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 22.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 227,988 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 41,178 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH’s holdings in Rocket Lab were worth $10,923,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new stake in Rocket Lab in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab in the third quarter worth approximately $27,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Rocket Lab by 109.5% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 796 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 416 shares in the last quarter. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new position in Rocket Lab in the 3rd quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new position in Rocket Lab in the 2nd quarter valued at $36,000. 71.78% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Rocket Lab Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of NASDAQ RKLB opened at $88.90 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $47.49 billion, a P/E ratio of -233.95 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 has a 50 day simple moving average of $65.66 and a 200-day simple moving average of $56.09. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 1 year low of $14.71 and a 1 year high of $99.58.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Thursday. TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Thursday. Stifel Nicolaus raised 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. Bank of America upped their price target on Rocket Lab from $60.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $75.00 price target on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $72.92.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, insider Frank Klein sold 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $72.95, for a total value of $7,295,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 1,169,487 shares in the company, valued at approximately $85,314,076.65. This represents a 7.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Merline Saintil sold 12,500 shares of the 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 directly owned 280,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,202,610. The trade was a 4.27% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 4,306,150 shares of company stock worth $271,865,732. Insiders own 11.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Rocket Lab News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Successful operational launch — Rocket Lab completed its first Electron launch of 2026 (its 80th Electron mission), deploying two Open Cosmos satellites, reinforcing revenue-driving launch cadence and demonstrating execution reliability. Rocket Lab Delivers Mission Success on First Launch of 2026 for New Customer: Open Cosmos
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and institutional support — recent analyst upgrades and bullish price targets (including a Bank of America buy/positive outlook) and continued institutional accumulation underpin upside expectations and may attract buyers on any pullbacks. Bank of America Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Company guidance on timeline to come — Rocket Lab says it will review test data and provide an update on Neutron’s launch schedule on its Q4 2025 earnings call in February, giving investors a scheduled cadence for clarification. Rocket Lab Neutron Test Update
• Negative Sentiment: Neutron Stage 1 tank rupture raises timeline risk — during a hydrostatic pressure qualification trial a Stage 1 tank ruptured. While Rocket Lab reports no significant facility damage and that the next tank is already in production, the incident introduces uncertainty around Neutron’s schedule and could delay medium‑lift revenue opportunities. Rocket Lab Updates Neutron Rocket After Test Tank Rupture
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term market sensitivity — the rupture prompted intraday selling in earlier sessions and commentary that timeline uncertainty could pressure sentiment until the company quantifies schedule impact on its February call. Why Is RKLB Sliding Today? Neutron Rocket Tank Rupture Raises Timeline Concerns

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.