Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) stock plunged 5.13% in pre-market trading on Friday, reversing some of the gains from its recent rally.

The space technology company's shares had soared nearly 30% this week, outperforming the broader market. This strong upward movement was fueled by positive sentiment following Rocket Lab's better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report, which led analysts to raise their price targets on the stock.

Friday's pre-market plunge suggests that some investors may be taking profits after the stock's significant run-up earlier in the week. While the exact reasons for the pullback are not explicitly stated, profit-taking after a rally is a common phenomenon in the stock market.