Rocket Lab shares surge 10.22% after hours following record $155M Q3 revenue and analyst upgrades.

Rocket Lab surged 10.22% in after-hours trading, driven by a record $155 million Q3 2025 revenue report, a 48% year-over-year increase, and strong gross margins. Analysts upgraded the stock, raising price targets as high as $75, citing a $1.1 billion backlog and the upcoming Neutron rocket as key catalysts. Heightened market enthusiasm on social platforms and bullish Q4 revenue guidance of $170–180 million further fueled the rally. Despite insider sales totaling millions of shares, the stock’s move reflects investor confidence in Rocket Lab’s accelerating launch cadence, government contracts, and long-term growth potential in the expanding space economy.