Rocket Lab Stock Surges 10%, Then Drops On $1 Billion Offering

Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ: RKLB) announced a potential offering of up to $1 billion in common stock, which caused its shares to drop 5.31% in after-hours trading to $74.42, following a 10.21% increase to $78.59 during regular trading. The company intends to use the net proceeds for future growth, including potential acquisitions and general corporate purposes. As of December 31, 2025, Rocket Lab had approximately $828.66 million in cash and cash equivalents.