Rocket Lab Shares Rise After Recovery from Recent Decline

Huntington Beach, California — December 30, 2025 — Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB), a company known for launching small satellites, experienced a rise in stock price, closing at $70.45, up 0.47% for the day. Trading volume hit 30 million shares, which exceeded its three-month average by 23%.

This increase comes after a turbulent week where the stock fell more than 9%. Onlookers are viewing this uptick as a potential turning point after Rocket Lab’s dramatic growth this year, with shares increasing 623% since its initial public offering (IPO) in 2020.

The overall market showed mixed results with the S&P 500 dropping 0.14% to 6,896, and the Nasdaq Composite slipping 0.24% to 23,419. In comparison, Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) dropped 0.65% while Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) rose 1.53%.

Rocket Lab’s performance in 2025 has been notable; its Electron rocket successfully completed 21 flights, a record for the company. Additionally, a significant contract from the Space Development Agency worth $816 million to develop 18 satellites marked its largest contract to date.

In the past month, Rocket Lab’s stock has surged nearly 70% and has increased over 175% since the beginning of the year. Analysts will be closely monitoring the company’s future projects and contract wins as 2026 begins.

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