Rocket Lab Corporation will join the Nasdaq-100 Index effective June 22, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the space-launch company as it takes its place among the 100 largest non-financial Nasdaq-listed companies.
Nasdaq announced the June 2026 quarterly rebalance on June 11, adding five companies to the index: Rocket Lab, Astera Labs, CoreWeave, Nebius Group, and Teradyne. The inclusion will become effective prior to market open on Monday, June 22.
Rocket Lab stock rallied on the news, climbing 9.26% to close at $114.78. The company enters the index with a year-to-date return of 51% and a three-year gain of 334.8%, reflecting sustained investor interest in the commercial space sector.
The Nasdaq-100 is tracked by more than 200 investment products globally, managing over $800 billion in assets. Index inclusion typically triggers rebalancing among passive funds, which can increase trading volumes and shift the ownership mix of a stock.
Rocket Lab went public on the Nasdaq in 2021 and has since completed more than 80 successful launches, deploying more than 250 satellites to orbit. The company is developing the Neutron rocket, a medium-lift vehicle designed to compete in the growing commercial space market alongside larger competitors like SpaceX.
The index upgrade comes as Rocket Lab expands beyond small-satellite launches into broader space-systems services. The company holds a backlog of contracts and is pursuing defense-related work, including participation in the Space Development Agency program.
Sources
- Nasdaq Inc. Investor Relations — Official announcement of Nasdaq-100 June 2026 quarterly changes, effective date of June 22, 2026, and the five companies added to the index.
- CNBC — Rocket Lab stock price movement on the announcement, closing at $114.78 with a +9.26% gain.
- Stock Titan — Rocket Lab’s operational milestones: more than 80 successful launches deploying more than 250 satellites since going public in 2021.
- Yahoo Finance — Rocket Lab stock performance data including year-to-date return of 51.0% and three-year return of 334.8%.
- Nasdaq Global Indexes — Information on the Nasdaq-100’s tracking by over 200 investment products with $800 billion in assets under management globally.
