Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) is trading at $143.48, which is -4.5% below its all-time high of $150.23. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.7, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, RKLB has experienced 21 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -13.1%.
Data last updated: May 30, 2026 at 04:21 PM EDT
RKLB
StockRocket Lab Corporation
Price
$143.48
as of May 29, 2026
All Time High: $150.23
Typical
Current Drawdown
-4.5%
Days in Drawdown
2
Avg Max Drawdown
13.3%
Avg Length
83
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.7
RKLB - Price & High Water Mark
RKLB - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Rocket Lab Corporation is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-05-29, the stock price is $143.48, just 4.5% below its all-time high of $150.23.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 5 years, Rocket Lab Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 13.3% in depth, with an average duration of 83 days. Rocket Lab Corporation has gone through 21 total drawdown events in the last 5 years. The largest drawdown for Rocket Lab Corporation in the last 5 years was 83.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 1169 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Rocket Lab Corporation currently stands at 0.67. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Rocket Lab Corporation's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 21 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Ongoing | 2 days | -4.5% | $150.23 | $143.48 | — |
| 2025-10-10 | 2025-10-14 | 5 days | -3.3% | $66.42 | $64.26 | $68.03 |
| 2025-09-16 | 2025-10-03 | 18 days | -14.4% | $54.04 | $46.26 | $56.16 |
| 2025-07-21 | 2025-09-12 | 54 days | -20.8% | $51.39 | $40.69 | $53.34 |
| 2025-07-10 | 2025-07-14 | 5 days | -0.3% | $39.14 | $39.03 | $43.21 |
| 2025-07-08 | 2025-07-09 | 2 days | -0.4% | $38.88 | $38.74 | $39.14 |
| 2025-06-27 | 2025-07-07 | 11 days | -5.0% | $36.14 | $34.33 | $38.88 |
| 2025-06-25 | 2025-06-26 | 2 days | -3.3% | $33.46 | $32.35 | $36.14 |
| 2025-01-24 | 2025-06-23 | 150 days | -48.1% | $31.57 | $16.37 | $32.78 |
| 2025-01-22 | 2025-01-23 | 2 days | -5.3% | $31.27 | $29.62 | $31.57 |
| 2025-01-07 | 2025-01-21 | 15 days | -17.0% | $28.80 | $23.91 | $31.27 |
| 2024-12-27 | 2025-01-03 | 8 days | -12.2% | $28.44 | $24.96 | $28.74 |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-26 | 25 days | -17.2% | $27.28 | $22.58 | $28.44 |
| 2021-09-10 | 2024-11-21 | 1169 days | -83.0% | $20.72 | $3.53 | $22.41 |
| 2021-03-02 | 2021-09-07 | 189 days | -29.0% | $13.95 | $9.90 | $14.50 |
| 2021-02-19 | 2021-03-01 | 11 days | -6.6% | $10.98 | $10.25 | $13.95 |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-17 | 14 days | -2.2% | $10.62 | $10.39 | $10.76 |
| 2021-01-14 | 2021-02-03 | 21 days | -2.1% | $10.52 | $10.30 | $10.62 |
| 2020-12-17 | 2021-01-13 | 28 days | -3.2% | $10.44 | $10.11 | $10.52 |
| 2020-12-14 | 2020-12-16 | 3 days | -0.5% | $10.35 | $10.30 | $10.44 |
| 2020-12-10 | 2020-12-11 | 2 days | -0.5% | $10.30 | $10.25 | $10.35 |
| 2020-12-08 | 2020-12-09 | 2 days | -0.1% | $10.20 | $10.19 | $10.30 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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RKLB Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$143.48
High-water mark
$150.23
Current drawdown
-4.5%
Days in drawdown
2
This RKLB page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Rocket Lab Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About RKLB
Rocket Lab Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 8 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 204 days with an average max drop of -30.2%.
The current drawdown of -4.5% has lasted 2 days, which is within the typical range for comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 to Nov 2024 | -83.0% | 1169 days |
| Jan 2025 to Jun 2025 | -48.1% | 150 days |
| Mar 2021 to Sep 2021 | -29.0% | 189 days |
| Jul 2025 to Sep 2025 | -20.8% | 54 days |
| Dec 2024 to Dec 2024 | -17.2% | 25 days |
| Jan 2025 to Jan 2025 | -17.0% | 15 days |
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