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Rocket Lab takes a hit as $1.94 billion stock sale fuels dilution worries

Rocket Lab (NasdaqGS: RKLB) completed a US$1.94b equity offering to fund its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications. The company plans to cancel a previously arranged bridge loan, replacing that short term debt financing with new share capital. Management aims to combine Iridium's recurring satellite communications revenue with Rocket Lab's existing launch and space systems operations. The fully funded Iridium equity deal and bridge loan cancellation change Rocket Lab's balance sheet...

The FCC just handed Rocket Lab a procedural win on its Iridium acquisition, but the stock's 18% slide over the past month and a rival already flagging concerns inside the docket suggest the hard part is still ahead.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought another 9,037 AeroVironment shares Tuesday, extending its AVAV buying to a second consecutive session.

Getting there takes about 55% growth next year -- less than the space company is delivering right now.

One major risk surrounding Rocket Lab's expansion just disappeared

Rocket Lab stock gains as the company raises $1.944 billion via an ATM offering to fund Iridium deal. Here’s how you should play RKLB shares at current levels.

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The rocket launch and satellite specialist just reached an important milestone in its historic acquisition.

Rocket Lab Stock Rallies as $1.94 Billion Funding Clears Path for Iridium Deal

Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) stock is rising 3% to $64.14 in Tuesday morning trading as investors respond to progress on the company’s planned acquisition of Iridium Communications. Rocket Lab completed a $1.944 billion at-the-market equity offering, giving Rocket Lab enough financing to cover the cash portion of the roughly $8 billion transaction and related costs. […]

The company completed its $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) stock offering, selling about 29.3 million shares.

The slower-growing Iridium business is expected to initially dilute Rocket Lab’s nearly 100% annual growth rate.

ViaSat stock has more than doubled this year amid a flurry of satellite-company takeovers, but it is pursuing a different path.

Friday, Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale launched coverage of Rocket Lab stock with a Buy rating and $80 price target.

RKLB expands its military space communication role through new SDN contracts, supporting secure optical links and future satellite network opportunities.

The insider's sale comes after the stock experienced an impressive 88% one-year return.

Iridium Communications (IRDM) has drawn investor interest after recent share price moves and fresh attention on its satellite communications business. The stock last closed at $46.97, and its year to date total return figures are attracting closer review. Over the shorter term, Iridium Communications has seen its share price ease back, with the 30 day share price return down 2.79% and the 90 day share price return down 9.79%. At the same time, the year to date share price return of 164.47%...

Shares of the rocket provider still look expensive today.

Rocket Lab shares have shed nearly all their 2026 gains despite a record backlog and a deal that could fundamentally transform the company's revenue profile, and the gap between where the stock sits today and where our model puts it in 12 months is hard to ignore.

SpaceX just filed a complaint at the FCC that ties regulatory pressure directly into Rocket Lab's share price through a deal structure few investors have fully mapped out.

SpaceX does not oppose the deal but said Iridium’s alleged anticompetitive conduct “hangs as a cloud” over it.

Farrar said AST may need telecom backing for a major spectrum deal and faces heavy competition from SpaceX.

The launch company keeps setting records, and its backlog has more than doubled. The valuation assumes a much bigger company -- one that needs a rocket that hasn't left the ground.

Iridium (IRDM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Rocket Lab Corporation CEO Peter Beck said the company’s acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. would help the Space Exploration Technologies Corp. rival expand its satellite communications business. Peter Beck Backs Iridium Deal During an interview with CNN on Wednesday, Beck...

Washington just started writing checks specifically to prevent a Starlink monopoly in orbit, and five U.S.-listed stocks sit directly in the path of that money before the window closes.

Rocket Lab announced a dollar-for-dollar $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity distribution plan on Thursday. But is it worth buying RKLB shares today?

HSR period lapses as Rocket Lab moves to replace a $3.6 billion bridge facility

Dividend and bylaw moves put Iridium Communications in focus Iridium Communications (IRDM) has attracted fresh attention after its board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share and approved amended bylaws featuring a new forum selection provision on August 10, 2026. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. The $49.65 share price sits on top of a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 14.32% and a year to date share price return of 179.56%. The 1 year total shareholder...