Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) surged 5.16% intraday on Monday, with shares trading at $68.28, as bullish sentiment swept through the market driven by a combination of strong earnings expectations and a string of high-profile contract wins.

The rally comes ahead of the company’s second-quarter earnings report scheduled for August 10, with investors focusing on continued high revenue growth and progress toward profitability. Last quarter, the company posted revenue of $200 million, representing a 63.46% year-over-year increase, alongside a gross margin of 38.18% and a significantly improved adjusted EPS of -$0.07. Multiple institutions maintain constructive views on the stock.

Adding to the momentum, Rocket Lab recently secured a $266 million multi-launch contract from the U.S. Space Force for 12 HASTE suborbital launches, with options for six more, marking its largest launch order to date. The company also signed an agreement with Japan-based iQPS for three dedicated Electron launches, bringing its total booked launches to 18. The sustained accumulation of orders has further fueled the optimistic outlook.