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Rocket Lab shares higher as Q3 revenue beats estimates

Investing.com — Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB) shares rose 7.2% in after-hours trading Monday after the space launch and systems company reported better-than-expected third-quarter revenue and improved financial results.

The global launch services provider reported revenue of $155 million for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025; This beat analysts’ expectations of $152.5 million and represents a 48% increase compared to the $104.8 million reported during the same period last year. The company reported a loss of -$0.03 per share; This is significantly lower than the -$0.10 loss recorded in the third quarter of 2024.

Rocket Lab achieved a record GAAP gross margin of 37% during the quarter and secured 17 Electron launch contracts for what it described as a “record-breaking quarter of exclusive launch contracts” for the small launch vehicle. The company’s stock movements reflect investors’ optimism about these improving results.

“Last quarter we once again delivered record revenue of $155 million with a record GAAP gross margin of 37%, and are just days away from setting a new annual launch record,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Sir Peter Beck. “With progress on our major space systems programs, a record backlog of contracts for our launch services business, and well-timed, strategic mergers and acquisitions in growth areas, our momentum is strong and we are poised to deliver exciting long-term growth.”

For the fourth quarter of 2025, Rocket Lab expects revenue of $170 million to $180 million and GAAP gross margins of 37% to 39%.

The company also announced that it is expanding its capabilities for U.S. national security by closing the acquisition of electro-optical and infrared sensor maker Geost in a cash-plus-equity transaction for up to $325 million. Rocket Lab ended the quarter with over $1 billion in liquidity following its latest launch program.

Additionally, the company has updated its Neutron rocket program, and the vehicle is expected to arrive at Rocket Lab Launch Complex 3 in the first quarter of 2026.

Rocket Lab shares rise as third-quarter revenue beat estimates

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