Rocket Lab NASDAQ: RKLB is more than a launch company; investors must remember that its business is launching rockets, which drives the stock price. The latest news is a new deal with Japanese firm Synspective for ten more launches.
The Aerospace & defense industry offers long-term gains with anti-cyclical demand, defense innovation, and commercial aerospace tailwinds. The space technology market expected to double by 2033, with Rocket Lab positioned as a key player in the emerging industry. Rocket Lab reported record revenues, successful missions, backlog, and profitability improvements in Q1 2024 earnings. It is also in a great spot to maintain elevated growth in the years ahead.
Despite the recent big win, this is only the beginning.
Rocket Lab announced its largest-ever launch agreement for its Electron rocket. The deal continues to grow a promising relationship with an important customer and helps fill out Rocket Lab's launch schedule.
Rocket Lab just signed a contract with France's Kineis to put 25 satellites into orbit. This will be the biggest satellite constellation Rocket Lab has ever launched.
Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle ranks as the second-most-used orbital rocket in the U.S. Late last year, the company was awarded a $515 million contract from the U.S. Space Force. It's investing heavily on R&D, and may not be cash-flow-positive for at least a couple of years.
Rocket Lab is getting nearly $50 million in government subsidies to produce
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Tuesday it planned to award Rocket Lab $23.9 million to dramatically boost the production of compound semiconductors used in satellites and spacecraft.
Rocket Lab is a fast-growing rocket launch business competing with SpaceX. Its shares are down because the company is failing to generate a profit.
Rocket Lab reported 69% sales growth in its Q1 earnings report, but still missed analyst targets. Rocket Lab is growing sales nicely, but still isn't profitable.
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