Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares surged 6.48% to $74.42 on February 18, driven by a sector-wide rally in defense and aerospace stocks amid rising geopolitical tensions. This recovery follows a recent Neutron rocket testing failure that has delayed the vehicle's debut until late 2026.
- Analysts remain bullish on the company’s long-term prospects, highlighting a massive backlog in its space systems division.
- The stock retreated 1.73% to $73.13 on February 19 as investors locked in gains ahead of the February 26 earnings report.