Washington just started writing checks specifically to prevent a Starlink monopoly in orbit, and five U.S.-listed stocks sit directly in the path of that money before the window closes.

Rocket Lab announced a dollar-for-dollar $1.94 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity distribution plan on Thursday. But is it worth buying RKLB shares today?

HSR period lapses as Rocket Lab moves to replace a $3.6 billion bridge facility

Dividend and bylaw moves put Iridium Communications in focus Iridium Communications (IRDM) has attracted fresh attention after its board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share and approved amended bylaws featuring a new forum selection provision on August 10, 2026. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. The $49.65 share price sits on top of a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 14.32% and a year to date share price return of 179.56%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Iridium Communications stock has surged 179.6% year to date, yet its valuation picture is mixed, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings-based multiples suggest the shares screen as expensive. Year to date, Iridium Communications has delivered a 179.6% return, which puts extra weight on whether the current price already reflects its long term prospects. The pending acquisition by Rocket Lab can support expectations for broader use of Iridium...

On Monday, Rocket Lab Corp. CEO Peter Beck said the company’s planned $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. is opening a new space-services opportunity — one that largely steers clear of the consumer broadband market dominated by Space Exploration...

Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium Communications (NasdaqGS: IRDM), aiming to combine Iridium’s satellite communications network with its own launch and satellite manufacturing operations. The planned deal is intended to expand Rocket Lab’s role beyond launch services into broader space applications using Iridium’s existing infrastructure. Both companies expect the transaction to reshape their positions in satellite services, with potential effects on how rivals compete for government...

Rocket Lab Corp. CEO Peter Beck called the company a "self-licking ice cream" while explaining how its planned acquisition of Iridium Communications Inc. could reshape its space business. The comment came during Rocket Lab’s second-quarter earnings call Monday, when KeyBanc...

24/7 Wall St. Founder and Editor Doug McIntyre is joined by Lee Jackson to discuss SpaceX and Tesla and what stocks could be better buys. Lee suggests investors who are more interested in space plays look toward stocks like Rocket Labs and Iridium Communications. However, both express their admiration for Musk and call him the 'Einstein of our time.'

Rocket Lab Corp (RKLB) posts 62% revenue growth to $234 million, secures over $1 billion in new contracts, and advances Neutron development toward a Q4 2026 pad delivery.

SpaceX rivals Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile reported mixed-to-weak second-quarter results late Monday, though both guided higher. Both stocks hit historic highs earlier in Q2, as the broader space industry experienced sectorwide excitement in the lead-up to SpaceX's IPO. Rocket Lab reported mixed earnings, with top line numbers ahead of Wall Street views even as losses didn't decline by as much as expected.

Investing.com -- Rocket Lab Corp (NASDAQ:RKLB) reported second quarter results that missed earnings expectations despite posting record revenue, with shares falling 1.6% in after-hours trading Monday.

VSAT is nearing a key ViaSat-3 milestone as expanded satellite capacity targets aviation, maritime and government growth while commercialization remains crucial.

VSAT is advancing ViaSat-3, government contracts and mobility growth while commercialization and competitive risks keep the investment outlook balanced.

VSAT has rallied 21.4% in three months as ViaSat-3 progress and government wins strengthen its outlook despite commercialization and competitive risks.

IRDM's Aireon deal adds at least $100 million in annual service revenue, but new debt, integration demands and Rocket Lab uncertainty raise the stakes.

Iridium's 23.2% three-month rally draws on recurring service growth and expansion plans, but weaker earnings, valuation and deal risks cloud its outlook.

IRDM's recurring service base and new satellite platforms widen its growth runway, but weaker earnings, leverage and deal uncertainty raise the bar.

Peter Beck already loves this acquisition. Rocket Lab investors should be even happier.

The $266 million Space Force deal covers at least 12 suborbital launches, with the first set for later this year.

Iridium Communications (IRDM) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed higher revenue but lower net income, along with the commercial launch of its Iridium PNT ASIC for GPS protection. See our latest analysis for Iridium Communications. Iridium Communications' recent earnings and the PNT ASIC launch come after a sharp re rating, with a 23.05% 90 day share price return and 84.64% 1 year total shareholder return, although the 3 year total shareholder return is...

In July 2026, Iridium Communications reported second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue rising to US$225.24 million while net income and earnings per share declined year-on-year, and it confirmed that no additional shares were repurchased in the latest quarter under its existing buyback program. Iridium also launched the commercially available Iridium PNT ASIC, a compact anti-jamming and anti-spoofing chip that has already attracted interest from more than 150 organizations seeking more...

Rocket Lab won a U.S. Space Force contract to launch at least 12 satellites. Shares of Rocket Lab rose about 5% on Monday morning.

It's spending $8 billion in cash and stock on its latest acquisition.

Although the revenue and EPS for Iridium (IRDM) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Investors were worried about the company's new debt, until they realized it was the one thing that could get its satellites off the ground.

Revenue beats expectations as acquisition costs weigh on profitIridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) reported second-quarter 2026 results on Wednesday that topped revenue expectations but fell short on earnings, as costs related to its pending acquisition by Rocket Lab weighed on profitability.

Iridium (IRDM) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -26.92% and +1.82%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Satellite communications provider Iridium reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 3.8% year on year to $225.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.09 per share was 65.7% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

IRDM benefited from Rocket Lab’s $8 billion takeover, while VSAT rallied on the value of its scarce spectrum assets.

Cathie Wood Trims AMD to Fund Bigger SpaceX Bet

Rocket Lab shares cratered over 37% in a single month, yet retail investors on Reddit are fighting over whether this is the dip of the decade or a trap. The answer depends on one rocket that has not launched yet.

Iridium Communications launched a first to market PNT ASIC chip designed to counter GPS and GNSS spoofing and jamming. The chip targets critical sectors such as aviation, maritime, telecommunications, and financial services where resilient timing and location data are essential. This commercial release brings Iridium's satellite capabilities directly into hardware used by major integrators globally. For investors tracking Iridium Communications (NasdaqGS:IRDM), this chip launch sits...

Iridium Communications stock is up 162.8% year to date, yet there is a clear split in the valuation signals, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while the market based multiples lean expensive and the overall value score is low. The 162.8% year to date return suggests investors have rapidly repriced Iridium Communications, so fresh buyers are now leaning on valuation frameworks rather than past performance. Launch of the Iridium PNT ASIC...

Rocket Lab Slides After Piper Sandler Warns Upside May Be Limited

IRDM is turning strong free cash flow into growth, funding IoT, PNT, aviation and government expansion while boosting dividends and cutting leverage.

IRDM targets the emerging Assured PNT market with its new ASIC, gaining adoption across 150+ organizations and opening recurring revenue opportunities.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Rocket Lab (NASDAQ:RKLB) fell 11.7% in the afternoon session after Piper Sandler recently initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating, catalyzing existing investor anxieties.Market apprehension stemmed from the company's pending $8 billion acquisition of Iridium Communications, specifically regarding share dilution and the $3.6 billion in bridge financing required. Additionally, a recent wave of significant insider stock sales—including by CEO Pe

Satellite broadband provider may be seeing SpaceX hot on its heels.

Iridium (IRDM) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

With an upside potential of 42.77%, Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) is among the 12 Strong Buy Stocks with High Upside According to Analysts. On June 30, Citizens analyst Trevor Walsh raised the firm’s price target on Rocket Lab Corporation (NASDAQ:RKLB) to $130 from $95 and maintained an Outperform rating following the company’s agreement to acquire Iridium Communications […]

Cathie Wood Unveils Major Portfolio Reset With SpaceX, Meta Buys and AMD Cuts

Rocket Lab is a pure-play space stock with businesses spanning the entire space value chain.