Rocket Lab Corporation

RKLB · Industrials

About Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB)

Rocket Lab Corporation is a Aerospace & Defense company operating in the Industrials sector.

RKLB trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense

Key Statistics

Current Price
$68.00
Market Cap
$38.72B
52-Week High
$99.58
52-Week Low
$14.71
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense

$1,000 Invested in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB)

1 Year
$3,590
+259%
3 Years
$17,526
+1653%
5 Years
$5,671
+467%
Since IPO
$6,979
+598%

How much would $1,000 invested in RKLB be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in RKLB 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) in 2025 would be worth $3,590 as of May 2026, representing a +259.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in RKLB 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) in 2023 would be worth $17,526 as of May 2026, representing a +1652.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in RKLB 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) in 2021 would be worth $5,671 as of May 2026, representing a +467.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in RKLB at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) at IPO would be worth $6,979 as of May 2026, representing a +597.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+6.14%
Positive Months
32
50% of 64
Negative Months
32
50% of 64
Data Period
5+ years
64 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2024 (+154.9%)
Best month on avg: November (+24.1%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: May 2022 (-35.5%)
Worst month on avg: February (-9.0%)

Over the past 5+ years (64 months), Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) has averaged a monthly return of +6.14% with a median return of +0.18%. The stock had 32 positive months (50%) and 32 negative months (50%). The best month in RKLB's history was November 2024 with a +154.9% return, while the worst was May 2022 at -35.5%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +24.1%), and February the weakest (-9.0%).

RKLB's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2024 with a cumulative return of +231.7%, and the worst was 2022 at -88.3%.

Annual Returns

Over 6 years of trading history, Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) has delivered an average annual return of +88.46% with a median return of +34.07%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +37.39%. The stock posted gains in 4 years (67%) and losses in 2 years (33%).

RKLB's best year was 2024 with a +360.58% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -69.30%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. RKLB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 4 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+88.46%
Best Year
2024 (+360.58%)
Worst Year
2022 (-69.30%)
Positive Years
4/6
Year Return Start End
2026 -2.52% $69.76 $68.00
2025 +173.89% $25.47 $69.76
2024 +360.58% $5.53 $25.47
2023 +46.68% $3.77 $5.53
2022 -69.30% $12.28 $3.77
2021 +21.46% $10.11 $12.28

Frequently Asked Questions: RKLB

What sector is RKLB in?

RKLB operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

How has RKLB performed historically?

Over 6 years of trading history, RKLB has posted gains in 4 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2024 with a +360.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in RKLB?

You can invest in RKLB through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold RKLB.

Last updated: 3/24/2026