Rocket Lab USA Inc (NASDAQ:RKLB) saw its stock rise by 2.47% to $112.80 on Monday morning as traders capitalized on a buying opportunity following a turbulent weekend in the aerospace sector. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 indices also experienced gains of 1.20% and 0.75%, respectively. Rocket Lab recently announced its first-quarter 2026 financial results, achieving record revenue of $200.35 million, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $189.68 million and marked a significant 63.5% increase year-over-year. CEO Peter Beck expressed confidence in the company's performance, stating that strong tailwinds are present. The stock faced initial downward pressure due to a failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during a static fire test, which highlighted Rocket Lab's consistent operations. Additionally, SpaceX's recent decision to lower its IPO valuation to $1.8 trillion added further strain to the sector. Looking ahead, Rocket Lab anticipates second-quarter revenue between $225 million and $240 million, well above Wall Street's expectations, and is on track for the launch of its new Neutron rocket later this year.