Rocket Lab Preps Q4 Earnings After $99.58 Record High, 15.8% Swing Expected
Rocket Lab stock peaked at $99.58 on January 16, then retreated to a $64 support and is trading near $71. Ahead of fourth-quarter results on February 26, options markets imply a 15.8% post-earnings swing versus a 7.8% historical average move.
1. Earnings Outlook
Rocket Lab is scheduled to report fourth-quarter results on February 26. In the last eight earnings releases, the stock has risen the day after results half the time, reflecting mixed post-earnings performance.
2. Share Price Performance
Shares reached an all-time intraday peak of $99.58 on January 16 before pulling back to find support at $64. The stock is currently trading around $71 and remains up over 380% from its April lows.
3. Options Market Pricing
Options traders are pricing in a 15.8% move following earnings, significantly above the 7.8% average swing observed over the past two years. The elevated volatility outlook is underscored by a volatility score of 84, indicating a tendency to exceed implied moves.