Rocket Lab Iridium deal spurs profitability outlook

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1. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Rocket Lab targets 2027 profitability following Iridium deal and iQPS launch contract

   Rocket Lab’s stock rose after securing a three‑launch deal with Japan’s iQPS and, following its pending Iridium acquisition, analysts project the combined firm will turn GAAP‑profitable and generate free cash‑​

2. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Rocket Lab stock sinks as prediction markets turn bearish

   Prediction markets price Rocket Lab stock down to $60‑$64, while analysts keep a $116 target; an Iridium merger analysis suggests a cheaper valuation after integration.

3. 22 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   SpaceX rivals draw investor focus as alternatives in space and defense sectors rise

   Following SpaceX’s record IPO, analysts spotlight alternatives like AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab, Planet Labs and defence firms such as Kratos as investment options in the space and defence sectors.

4. 27 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Rocket Lab's $8 Billion Iridium Purchase Boosts Space Industry Expansion

   Rocket Lab bought Iridium for $8 billion, aiming to rival SpaceX’s Starlink and expand its space‑economy footprint with the Neutron rocket.

5. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium in $8 Billion Deal

   Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium for about $8 billion, combining launch services with Iridium’s 66‑satellite LEO network, creating a vertically integrated satellite communications group.

6. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Rocket Lab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium expands satellite services

   Rocket Lab bought Iridium for $8 billion, gaining its 80‑satellite LEO network and 2.55 million customers to launch integrated satellite communications, IoT and navigation services while supporting its Neutron‑

7. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 B deal

   Rocket Lab will buy Iridium for about $8 billion, merging its launch and satellite production with Iridium’s communications network to form a vertically integrated space company.

8. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 4 sources

   Rocket Lab to buy Iridium for $8 billion, creating an integrated space communications firm

   Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium for about $8 billion in a cash‑and‑stock deal, merging launch, satellite manufacturing and a 66‑satellite L‑band network, pending a 2027 closing.

9. about 1 month ago

   [BUSINESS] 19 sources

   Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium in $8 billion cash‑and‑stock deal

   Rocket Lab agreed to buy Iridium Communications for about $8 billion in a cash‑and‑stock deal, merging launch services with Iridium’s L‑band satellite network and 2.5 million subscribers, with closing expected

10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Rocket Lab agrees $8 billion deal to acquire Iridium Communications

    Rocket Lab is buying Iridium for $8 billion, gaining L‑band spectrum and a satellite network, while its shares fell 44 % amid a sector selloff but recovered after a NASA contract; analysts maintain buy/over‑/up

11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    SpaceX IPO slump underscores risk for small investors

    SpaceX’s $1 trillion market‑cap loss after its IPO and CSG’s share plunge highlight investors’ risks, while smaller space‑tech firms gain attention.

12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Rocket Lab and Rigetti Computing shares slide amid market pressures

    Rocket Lab and Rigetti Computing stocks fell 6.5% and 8.6% respectively, amid profit‑taking, executive share sales, and concerns over future product timelines despite revenue growth.

13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    SpaceX IPO triggers sharp sell‑off in other spaceflight stocks

    SpaceX’s IPO surged 19% on June 12, prompting investors to dump other spaceflight stocks, sending Virgin Galactic, Rocket Lab, Redwire and Intuitive Machines sharply lower.

14. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rocket Lab added to Nasdaq-100 index, shares surge

    Rocket Lab joined the Nasdaq-100 on June 22, prompting a share surge and prompting several institutional investors to increase their stakes.

15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    SpaceX IPO faces market skepticism as Rocket Lab secures growth contracts

    SpaceX's June IPO, valued at $1.75 trillion, meets investor doubt amid a $4.3 billion loss, while Rocket Lab reports $600 million revenue and a $190 million Pentagon deal, gearing up for its Neutron rocket.

16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rocket Lab shares plunge 22% amid Blue Origin explosion and SpaceX IPO uncertainty

    Rocket Lab stock fell over 20% in a week as investors reacted to Blue Origin’s rocket explosion, stronger US jobs data prompting rate‑hike fears, and SpaceX’s reduced IPO valuation.

17. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rocket Lab shares see varied institutional moves amid price dip

    Rocket Lab saw mixed institutional moves in Q4, with new stakes from Baillie Gifford and Vanguard, a sell‑down by SCS Capital, ongoing insider sales, and a 14.7% stock dip despite revenue growth.

18. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rocket Lab expands defense contracts and attracts new institutional investors

    Rocket Lab broadens its space services, tops $1.3 bn in defense contracts, and sees institutional investors like Geode Capital increase holdings.

19. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Foundations Investment Advisors expands Rocket Lab stake

    Foundations Investment Advisors raised its Rocket Lab stake to 91,175 shares ($6.36 M). Institutional ownership is 71.8%, analysts largely rate the stock as a buy, and insiders recently sold shares worth over $

20. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Rocket Lab shares slide 6.6% in pre‑market trading after record close

    Rocket Lab stock fell about 6.6% in pre‑market trading after hitting a record $134.28 close on May 20, prompting investor concern.