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Rocket Lab $RKLB ( ▼ 0.69% ) has become the latest darling of the space economy hype. With its stock soaring 41.12% this year, thanks to the buzz surrounding the anticipated SpaceX $SPCX ( ▼ 3.56% ) IPO, investors are left scratching their heads and wondering if they should jump on this rocket-fueled bandwagon or wait for a smoother landing. After all, unlike SpaceX, Rocket Lab has a recent public-market history of improvement.
KeyBanc Capital Markets Analyst Michael Leshock recently upgraded Rocket Lab to Overweight from Sector Weight. He argues that the long-term growth drivers of the commercial space industry remain as solid as a rock (et), even as SpaceX attracts more media attention. Leshock now has a $135 price target for the stock.
But hold your space helmets. Rocket Lab's stock recently hit an all-time high, leaving investors wondering whether it can continue its meteoric rise or is about to experience a gravity check.
Even the most promising growth stocks can disappoint if the next catalyst slips or if margins don't improve fast.
Rocket Lab's Neutron launch vehicle, designed primarily to deploy satellite constellations, has faced some delays in the past.
Should you buy Rocket Lab's stock right now in 2026, or should you avoid it? Here’s the answer…
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