Rocket Lab Corporation has secured an $816 million contract from the U.S. Space Development Agency to design and manufacture 18 missile-defense satellites, elevating its total contract awards to over $1.3 billion. Following a robust trading surge that saw its stock rise 15.5%, analysts have also raised Rocket Lab's price target to $90, reflecting strong investor confidence. The company is on track to approach $880 million in sales next year, bolstered by a record 21 successful Electron rocket launches in 2025.

“$RKLB moving too. Remains in play going into 2026.”