Stock Track | Rocket Lab Plummets 11.27% in Pre-Market as Neutron Rocket Delay Sparks Investor Disappointment and Profit-Taking

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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) shares plummeted 11.27% during pre-market trading on Friday, a sharp decline following the company's latest quarterly financial report.

The significant drop comes despite Rocket Lab reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, including revenue and earnings that surpassed Wall Street estimates. The primary catalyst for the sell-off was investor disappointment over a further delay to the inaugural launch of its Neutron medium-lift reusable rocket. The launch has been pushed to the fourth quarter of 2026 following a Stage 1 tank failure during testing, an event that overshadowed the positive financial performance.

Analysts also noted that the stock's steep decline may reflect profit-taking by investors. Through Thursday's close, Rocket Lab shares had surged approximately 242% over the preceding 12 months, creating a high starting point that left the stock vulnerable to a pullback despite the company's strong operational and financial progress.

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