Rocket Lab and The Trade Desk Are 2 Beaten-Down Stocks to Buy Before 2027

After significant stock declines, Rocket Lab and The Trade Desk posted Q3 results that met analyst expectations. Rocket Lab showed accelerating growth with a 52% backlog surge to $3.57B and 73% revenue growth, with its key 2027 milestone being Neutron's first launch. The Trade Desk's revenue declined but beat forecasts and maintains strong free cash flow of $565M with a low valuation at 8x FCF. Both stocks are recommended as small positions pending 2027 performance milestones.