Rocket Lab Shares Face Pressure as Neutron Rocket Launch Pushed to Next Year

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Rocket Lab USA, once a high-flying space sector contender, is confronting significant headwinds as it postpones the inaugural launch of its Neutron rocket. This schedule adjustment into the following calendar year has triggered a sell-off, compelling investors to assess whether this is a temporary setback or indicative of a more profound strategic challenge for the ambitious space enterprise.

Beyond the immediate news of the launch delay lies a more fundamental concern: the company’s stretched valuation. Rocket Lab’s stock currently trades at a price-to-sales (P/S) multiple exceeding 41. This figure towers almost four times above the industry average, placing the sustainability of its market valuation under intense scrutiny.