Rocket Lab Corporation $RKLB Shares Acquired by Quadrature Capital Ltd

Quadrature Capital Ltd boosted its holdings in Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) by 121.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 391,213 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock after purchasing an additional 214,158 shares during the period. Quadrature Capital Ltd owned about 0.08% of Rocket Lab worth $18,751,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of RKLB. Baillie Gifford & Co. increased its holdings in Rocket Lab by 176.1% during the 3rd quarter. Baillie Gifford & Co. now owns 12,125,910 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $580,952,000 after purchasing an additional 7,734,788 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of Rocket Lab during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $164,751,000. Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Rocket Lab by 67.0% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 6,242,304 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock valued at $223,287,000 after buying an additional 2,504,054 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Rocket Lab by 5.4% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 41,809,723 shares of the rocket manufacturer’s stock worth $2,003,104,000 after buying an additional 2,127,565 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Marex Group plc acquired a new stake in shares of Rocket Lab during the second quarter worth approximately $74,359,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 71.78% of the company’s stock.

Rocket Lab Stock Performance

Shares of RKLB opened at $68.37 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $77.61 and its 200 day moving average price is $62.72. Rocket Lab Corporation has a 12-month low of $14.71 and a 12-month high of $99.58. The stock has a market capitalization of $36.52 billion, a PE ratio of -184.78 and a beta of 2.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 4.08 and a quick ratio of 3.61.

Rocket Lab News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Rocket Lab this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — A recent Seeking Alpha piece highlights a strategic reset and upgrades RKLB to a “Buy,” which supports investor conviction in the company’s growth path and could drive longer-term demand. Rocket Lab: Upgrading To Buy After Strategic Reset
• Positive Sentiment: Operational momentum — Rocket Lab completed its 83rd successful launch, deploying a commercial satellite into LEO; continued launch cadence and manifest execution boost revenue visibility and credibility with customers. Rocket Lab (RKLB) Deploys Commercial Satellite in 83rd Successful Launch
• Positive Sentiment: Re-rating potential from defense/AI linkage — Market commentary notes investors are grouping RKLB with AI-enabled defense plays, supporting a higher valuation multiple for companies exposed to national security spending. This narrative has driven recent rallies. What Is Going On With Rocket Lab Stock On Wednesday?
• Positive Sentiment: Comparative industry strength — Coverage comparing Rocket Lab to peers (e.g., Intuitive Machines) highlights RKLB’s strong Q4 and record-year momentum, which can attract investors seeking market leaders in the new-space sector. Rocket Lab vs. Intuitive Machines: The New Space Race Stock Showdown
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate housekeeping — Rocket Lab set deadlines and scheduled its 2026 annual meeting for May 20, 2026; routine governance timing that is unlikely to move the stock materially. Rocket Lab Sets Deadlines for 2026 Shareholder Proposals
• Neutral Sentiment: Balance-sheet strength — Public filings show high liquidity (quick ratio ~3.6, current ratio ~4.1) and low leverage (debt/equity ~0.10), which reduces financial risk but is largely background context for traders. (Source: market data)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling reported — Coverage notes insider selling activity, which likely contributed to downward pressure on the share price today as some investors interpret sales as a near-term bearish signal. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) Trading Down 3.6% on Insider Selling

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Merline Saintil sold 18,126 shares of Rocket Lab stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.04, for a total value of $1,360,175.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 261,903 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,653,201.12. The trade was a 6.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Frank Klein sold 36,768 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $71.95, for a total transaction of $2,645,457.60. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 1,088,237 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $78,298,652.15. This represents a 3.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 4,347,428 shares of company stock valued at $280,080,579 over the last quarter. 11.90% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently issued reports on RKLB. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Rocket Lab from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, February 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price objective on shares of Rocket Lab from $47.00 to $69.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their target price on shares of Rocket Lab from $72.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Citizens Jmp restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Rocket Lab in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Rocket Lab has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $75.92.

Rocket Lab Profile

Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft, and space systems for commercial and government customers. The company’s primary launch vehicle is Electron, a small-lift orbital rocket designed to deploy small satellites and rideshare payloads to low Earth orbit. Rocket Lab also develops and manufactures the Rutherford engine, noted for its electric-pump-fed design and additive-manufactured components, which powers Electron and supports the company’s propulsion capabilities.