Rocket Lab shares surge 9.88% after-hours on record Q3 revenue and analyst upgrades.

Rocket Lab surged 9.88% in after-hours trading following robust Q3 2025 results, including $155 million in revenue (48% YoY growth) and bullish Q4 guidance of $170–180 million. Analyst upgrades, with price targets raised to $72, and a $1.1 billion backlog fueled investor enthusiasm. Recent contracts with government agencies, including a JAXA mission, and the company’s accelerating launch cadence further reinforced optimism. Despite insider sales and a Neutron rocket delay to 2026, the market’s focus on near-term revenue visibility and analyst optimism drove the post-earnings rally.