Why Rocket Lab's Newest Acquisition Could Fuel a Surge in 2027

By Rick Orford – Mar 9, 2026 at 4:30PM ESTRocket Lab (RKLB +2.20%) is moving fast with its OSI acquisition, and the implications for long-term growth are significant. I analyze how vertical integration, defense exposure, and Neutron development could expand revenue and margins by 2027. The upside is compelling, but an elevated valuation creates a razor-thin margin for error. Stock prices used were the market prices of March 3, 2026. The video was published on March 8, 2026. Read NextMar 9, 2026 •By Courtney Carlsen3 Space Stocks to Buy in MarchMar 4, 2026 •By Johnny Rice2 Things Every Rocket Lab Investor Needs to KnowFeb 25, 2026 •By Will EbiefungWhere Will Rocket Lab Stock Be in 5 Years?Feb 23, 2026 •By Rich SmithPrediction: Rocket Lab Stock Is a Buy Before Feb. 26Feb 22, 2026 •By Brett SchaferWhere Will Rocket Lab Stock Be in 10 Years?Feb 19, 2026 •By Rick OrfordShould You Buy Rocket Lab Before Feb. 26About the AuthorRick is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author with over 20 years of experience trading stocks and options. The most authoritative publications, including Good Morning America, Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News, cover his work. His passion is business, and he works tirelessly to deliver content in an easy-to-understand manner. In 2018, Rick wrote The Financially Independent Millennial to inspire his readers with his story about becoming financially independent at age 35 despite not learning about money when he was younger. His books are easy to read and often refer to key points that “He would tell his younger self.” When not thinking about business, Rick writes (mainly about cruise ship travel) for his travel blog and is an enthusiast of fast cars, technology, & cooking.CMFrickorfordStocks MentionedRocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB$71.65(+2.20%)+$1.54*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.