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05 Sept 2026, 22:00 UTC · 2h ago
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Rocket Lab has announced an $8 billion deal to acquire satellite communications company Iridium Communications, expected to close in mid-2027. — Acquiring a profitable, cash-flow positive company significantly derisks Rocket Lab's financial profile and expands its market footprint.
+0.60Wall Street analysts forecast Rocket Lab will achieve its first period of profitability in 2028. — The transition from a cash-burning growth phase to profitability is a major catalyst for valuation re-rating in speculative stocks.
+0.40Analysts project a combined Rocket Lab and Iridium entity could generate over $2 billion in annual free cash flow by 2031. — Strong future cash flow projections provide a fundamental basis for long-term price targets and investor confidence.
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