What is B. Riley's Estimate for LUNR Q1 Earnings?

Key Points

• B. Riley forecasts Intuitive Machines will report Q1 2026 EPS of ($0.02), with Q2–Q4 estimates of $0.03, $0.05, and $0.05 respectively, while the consensus full‑year EPS is $0.73.
• Analyst consensus shows ten Buys, one Hold and three Sells, resulting in an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $15.40.
• Director Michael Blitzer purchased 100,000 shares at an average of $8.83, increasing his position by 5.46%; insiders now own 39.75% of the company.

Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR - Free Report) - B. Riley issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for Intuitive Machines in a report released on Monday, November 17th. B. Riley analyst M. Crawford forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.02) for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Intuitive Machines' current full-year earnings is $0.73 per share. B. Riley also issued estimates for Intuitive Machines' Q2 2026 earnings at $0.03 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $0.05 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d-)" rating on shares of Intuitive Machines in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Bank of America decreased their price objective on Intuitive Machines from $10.50 to $8.50 and set an "underperform" rating for the company in a report on Monday, August 25th. Roth Capital reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Intuitive Machines in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Craig Hallum started coverage on Intuitive Machines in a research report on Tuesday, July 22nd. They set a "buy" rating and a $17.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $16.00 target price on shares of Intuitive Machines in a report on Monday, November 10th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $15.40.

Intuitive Machines Price Performance

Intuitive Machines stock opened at $9.22 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $10.81 and a 200-day moving average of $10.65. The company has a market capitalization of $1.65 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.85 and a beta of 1.42. Intuitive Machines has a 1 year low of $6.14 and a 1 year high of $24.95.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Intuitive Machines news, Director Michael Blitzer bought 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $8.83 per share, for a total transaction of $883,000.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 1,931,248 shares in the company, valued at $17,052,919.84. This trade represents a 5.46% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link. Insiders own 39.75% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of Intuitive Machines

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of LUNR. Tealwood Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Intuitive Machines by 4.4% during the third quarter. Tealwood Asset Management Inc. now owns 21,250 shares of the company's stock valued at $224,000 after buying an additional 900 shares during the last quarter. Philadelphia Trust Co. lifted its position in Intuitive Machines by 10.0% in the 1st quarter. Philadelphia Trust Co. now owns 11,000 shares of the company's stock valued at $82,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Intuitive Machines by 35.6% during the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 4,292 shares of the company's stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 1,127 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake in Intuitive Machines by 12.5% during the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 13,478 shares of the company's stock valued at $147,000 after purchasing an additional 1,499 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Golden State Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in Intuitive Machines by 180.0% during the 2nd quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,800 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 1,800 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 72.21% of the company's stock.

About Intuitive Machines

Intuitive Machines, Inc designs, manufactures, and operates space products and services in the United States. Its space systems and space infrastructure enable scientific and human exploration and utilization of lunar resources to support sustainable human presence on the moon. The company offers lunar access services, such µNova, lunar surface rover services, fixed lunar surface services, lunar orbit delivery services, rideshare delivery services to lunar orbit, as well as content sales and marketing sponsorships; and orbital services, including satellite delivery and rideshare, satellite servicing and refueling, space station servicing, satellite repositioning, and orbital debris removal.

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