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 has been accompanied by a sharp drop in Reddit sentiment scores, from a peak of 85 around the Iridium acquisition announcement to lows of 18-24 in mid-July. Retail investors remain divided, with some citing strong fundamentals—including 64% revenue growth, a $2.2 billion backlog, and selection for the Space-Based Interceptor program under Golden Dome—as reasons to buy the dip, while others on r/wallstreetbets share loss confessions. The sell-off has been driven by dilution fears, a delay of the Neutron rocket debut to Q4 2026, and CEO Peter Beck's pre-planned stock sales. Compared to peer AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab trades at a lower revenue multiple (31x vs 42x for 2027 revenue) and offers a more diversified business mix.
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