Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Rocket Lab USA, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) has returned -7.94% so far this year and 259.17% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 24, 2021, RKLB's average daily return is +0.27%, while the average monthly return is +6.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 0.9 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +155.0%, while the worst month was May 2022 at -35.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, RKLB closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 9, 2021 with a return of +37.3%, while the worst single day was Sep 13, 2021 at -17.6%.

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 62.43%, beta of 2.04, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 25, 2021.

• This stock captured 282.63% of S&P 500 Index gains and 106.54% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

RKLB ranks 93 for risk / return — in the top 93% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Rocket Lab USA, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Rocket Lab USA, Inc. was 82.96%, occurring on Apr 15, 2024. Recovery took 154 trading sessions.

The current Rocket Lab USA, Inc. drawdown is 33.31%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Rocket Lab USA, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Rocket Lab USA, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.