Rocket Lab Surges After Strong Third-Quarter Results and Neutron Rocket Announcement
Rocket Lab, the space infrastructure company, experienced a significant jump in its stock price during after-hours trading following the release of its third-quarter financial results. The company reported third-quarter revenue of $104.8 million, representing a 55% increase from the same period last year and surpassing analyst expectations. Although Rocket Lab’s net loss also rose year over year, the loss per share was slightly lower than projected.
In addition to its strong financial performance, Rocket Lab announced its first customer for its upcoming Neutron rocket. A “confidential commercial satellite constellation operator” signed on for two missions in mid-2026, aligning with Rocket Lab’s pricing target for the Neutron launch. This milestone signifies a promising future for Rocket Lab in the space launch market.
The company’s revenue growth was driven primarily by its Space Systems unit, which saw a substantial increase in revenue from the previous year. Rocket Lab’s small Electron vehicle, priced at around $8.5 million per mission, has become the third-most-frequently launched orbital rocket globally. The company added $55 million worth of new launch contracts to Electron’s backlog in the third quarter, highlighting its growing market presence.
Investors are closely monitoring the development of the Neutron rocket and the Archimedes engines that power it, as they are critical for Rocket Lab to penetrate larger markets, including U.S. national security launches. The company remains on track to launch the Neutron rocket in mid-2025 and has outlined key milestones in its development process, signaling progress in its mission to expand its market reach.
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