
Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ: RKLB) defies gravity, literally and figuratively. Already one of 2025’s hottest stocks, Rocket Lab is now up over 75% year-to-date and has exploded more than 730% over the past twelve months. And if recent analyst sentiment is any indication, the rally may be far from over.
This week, Citigroup delivered yet another bullish catalyst for the space and defense company, raising its price target on RKLB to a new Street-high of $50, up from $33. The firm also reiterated a Buy rating, citing Rocket Lab’s growing commercial pipeline, expanding government contracts, and substantial revenue potential over the next several years.