Citigroup Inc. Increases Position in Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB

Citigroup Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 134.7% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 846,192 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after buying an additional 485,688 shares during the period. Citigroup Inc.’s holdings in Rocket Lab were worth $40,541,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in RKLB. Arizona State Retirement System increased its stake in Rocket Lab by 13.6% in the 3rd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 127,794 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $6,123,000 after buying an additional 15,307 shares during the period. Cadent Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab in the third quarter valued at about $668,000. Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Rocket Lab by 44.7% during 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 acquiring an additional 306,713 shares during the period. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Rocket Lab during the second quarter worth about $1,009,000. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Rocket Lab in the second quarter valued at about $164,751,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.78% of the company’s stock.

Rocket Lab Stock Down 0.3%

Rocket Lab stock opened at $69.97 on Wednesday. Rocket Lab Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $14.71 and a fifty-two week high of $99.58. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -184.13 and a beta of 2.16. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $77.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $60.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, a quick ratio of 2.83 and a current ratio of 3.18.

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?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on Rocket Lab from $47.00 to $69.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC increased their price target on shares of Rocket Lab from $63.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Rocket Lab currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $72.92.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, Director Merline Saintil sold 12,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.00, for a total value of $1,125,000.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 280,029 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,202,610. This represents a 4.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CFO Adam C. Spice sold 1,365,665 shares of Rocket Lab stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the chief financial officer owned 1,359,568 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $102,647,384. The trade was a 50.11% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 4,138,979 shares of company stock worth $265,048,346. 11.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.