Rocket Lab Anticipates Profitability in 2026 with $880 Million Sales Forecast
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 31 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Optimistic Profit Outlook: Rocket Lab forecasts sales of $880 million in 2026, a 47% increase from 2025, which will enable the company to achieve a profit of $0.08 per share in 2027, marking a significant milestone in its profitability journey.
- Market Expansion Plans: The company plans to launch its new Neutron rocket in 2026, capable of carrying 13,000 kilograms, further enhancing its competitive edge and laying the groundwork for future revenue growth.
- Strong Cash Flow Position: Rocket Lab is expected to generate $76 million in positive free cash flow by 2027, allowing it to avoid issuing more stock, thereby protecting existing investors' interests.
- Industry Leadership: In contrast to Archer Aviation, Rocket Lab has established a strong market position in the aerospace sector, with expectations to further solidify its leadership through multiple launches and new product introductions in the coming years.
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Analyst Views on RKLB
Wall Street analysts forecast RKLB stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for RKLB is 73.11 USD with a low forecast of 60.00 USD and a high forecast of 90.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 88.570
Low
60.00
Averages
73.11
High
90.00
Current: 88.570
Low
60.00
Averages
73.11
High
90.00
About RKLB
Rocket Lab Corporation is an end-to-end space company. The Company designs and manufactures small and medium-class rockets, spacecraft and spacecraft components, and related software and services to support the space economy. The Company delivers reliable launch services, satellite manufacture, spacecraft design services, spacecraft components, spacecraft manufacturing, and other spacecraft and on-orbit management solutions that make it easier to access space. Its Launch Services segment provides launch and launch-related services to customers on a dedicated mission or ride-share basis. Its Space Systems segment comprises the design and manufacture of spacecraft components and spacecraft program management services, space data applications, and mission operations. Its space systems solutions are the building blocks for spacecraft, which include composite structures, reaction wheels, star trackers, solar solutions, radios, separation systems, and command and control spacecraft software.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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