Up 500%, Is Rocket Lab Stock Still a Buy?

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In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down what has made Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) such a great stock, and what looks like a wonderful business, but also some reasons investors should be cautious while still seeing huge potential for investors.

*Stock prices used were from the morning of Oct. 7, 2025. The video was published on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Jason Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Tyler Crowe has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Rocket Lab. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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