Reddit Still Believes in Rocket Lab Even as Shares Slide: Inside the Retail Sentiment
Rocket Lab (RKLB) shares have fallen 37% over the past month, dragging the stock into negative territory year-to-date despite a 31.7% gain over one year. The decline correlates with a collapse in Reddit sentiment scores from 85 to 18, driven by dilution fears from the $8 billion Iridium acquisition, a delayed Neutron rocket debut, and CEO Peter Beck's pre-planned stock sales. However, retail bulls point to strong fundamentals: Q1 revenue of $200 million (up 64% YoY), a record 38% GAAP gross margin, a $2.2 billion backlog, and selection for the Space-Based Interceptor program under Golden Dome. The article contrasts Rocket Lab's valuation (31x 2027 revenue) with AST SpaceMobile (42x), and highlights a split in retail sentiment between dip buyers and loss porn posters on Reddit.
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