Good morning traders and investors — I’m Norbert B.M., and welcome to Wealth Dome, where we build and protect wealth.

Today we’re taking a deep dive into Rocket Lab (RKLB) — the small-cap space company that’s quietly becoming one of the most consistent performers in aerospace.

Rocket Lab just reported record-breaking quarterly revenue, up 48% year-over-year to $155 million, while also securing new defense-grade contracts and expanding into satellite and payload systems.

Let’s unpack the results and see whether this recent dip is a buy-the-dip opportunity or a warning sign.

🚀 Rocket Lab (RKLB) Q3 2025 Earnings Highlights

MetricResultYoY ChangeRevenue$155M+48%Gross Margin (GAAP)37%Record HighEPS (GAAP)−$0.03Improved from −$0.09Launch Contracts70 Dedicated LaunchesRecord HighLiquidity$1.0B+After New Financing

“We once again delivered record revenue with progress across our major space system programs. Our backlog is strong, and we’re poised to deliver long-term growth.”— Peter Beck, CEO, Rocket Lab

🛰️ Company Overview

Rocket Lab is a full-stack space company — designing, manufacturing, and launching rockets, as well as satellites and defense-grade payload systems.

* Launch Systems: Electron (operational), Neutron (in development)

* Space Systems: Satellite design, integration & defense tech

* Government Partnerships: U.S. Department of Defense, NASA

“Rocket Lab isn’t just a launch company anymore — it’s becoming a full-scale defense and space infrastructure player.”

💡 Financial Outlook (Q4 2025 Guidance)

* Revenue: $170–$180M

* Gross Margin: 37–39%

* Adjusted EBITDA: −$23M to −$29M

* Profitability Goal: 2026 (cash flow neutral by year-end)

Rocket Lab continues to narrow its losses each quarter — a critical milestone for long-term investors betting on the commercialization of low-Earth orbit operations.

📈 Stock Performance

* YTD: +101%

* 1-Year: +250%

* Current Price: ~$51

* Support Zone: $49–$50 (100-day MA)

* Resistance Zone: $58–$60 (50-day MA)

The stock remains above its 100-day moving average, but the RSI at 38.8 shows it’s nearing oversold territory, creating an interesting setup for swing traders.

“If RKLB dips under $50, that’s where nibbling starts. Patience pays in volatile growth sectors.”

🔍 Technical Breakdown

* Ichimoku Cloud: Inside (neutral, turning red soon)

* MACD: Bearish crossover forming — short-term weakness likely

* RSI: 38.8 (mildly oversold)

* Trend: Holding the long-term uptrend but needs momentum confirmation

Buy Zone: $47–$50 rangeStrong Buy Zone: $40–$45 (if market correction deepens)

⚖️ Pros vs Cons

✅ Strengths

* 48% revenue growth

* Record contract backlog

* Expanding into defense and payload systems

* Over $1B liquidity

⚠️ Weaknesses

* Still unprofitable

* Heavy CapEx requirements

* Market sensitivity to growth stocks

* High competition (SpaceX, Blue Origin, Amazon’s Kuiper)

“Strong fundamentals, but execution and patience are key — this is still a long-term play.”

🧭 Trader’s Take

* Short-Term: Neutral to slightly bullish; expect volatility

* Mid-Term: Accumulate between $40–$50

* Long-Term: Strong growth potential once Neutron rocket launches

“You can’t invest in SpaceX — but you can own Rocket Lab.”

📊 Mentioned Stocks

RKLB, SPCE, AMZN, TSLA, SPX, QQQ

🔗 Relevant Links

* Rocket Lab Investor Relations

* Wealth Dome YouTube Channel

* NASA Partnership Overview

💡 Final Thoughts

Rocket Lab continues to deliver — not just rockets, but consistent execution.For investors who believe in the commercial space race, RKLB remains one of the few accessible, credible plays.

“Growth is real, profitability is coming — but as with space, timing is everything.”

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