Rocket Lab Corp. Hits Day Low Amid Price Pressure, Drops 12.57%

Rocket Lab Corp., a mid-cap player in the Aerospace & Defense industry, experienced a significant decline of 12.57% on September 16, 2025. This drop marks a notable shift in the stock's performance, particularly as it reached its day's low. Over the past week, Rocket Lab's performance has lagged behind the S&P 500, which gained 1.85%, while the stock's one-month performance also trails the index by 2.57%.
Despite the recent downturn, Rocket Lab has shown resilience over the longer term, with a one-year performance that exceeds the S&P 500 by 17.58%. Year-to-date, the stock has outperformed the index by 12.47%. Over three, five, and ten-year periods, Rocket Lab's performance has been robust, with gains of 69.56%, 94.5%, and 234.43%, respectively, compared to the S&P 500.

The company's market capitalization stands at approximately USD 23 billion, and it currently has a price-to-book ratio of 33.44. However, it is noteworthy that Rocket Lab does not offer a dividend yield and has a negative return on equity, indicating some financial challenges.