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Space tech firm Intuitive Machines Q2 revenue misses estimates

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Overview

  • Intuitive Machines Q2 revenue rises 21% yr/yr but misses analyst expectations

  • Company reports Q2 net loss of $38.2 mln, missing analyst estimates

  • Intuitive Machines acquires KinetX, invests in in-house satellite production

Outlook

  • Company projects 2025 revenue near low-end of prior outlook

  • Intuitive Machines sees potential for 2025 revenue to reach $275 mln

  • Company expects positive adjusted EBITDA in 2026

  • Intuitive Machines plans aggressive M&A in data services and National Security Space

Result Drivers

  • IN-HOUSE SATELLITE PRODUCTION - Strategic investment in in-house satellite production to control delivery and support NSNS contract

  • KINETX ACQUISITION - Acquisition of KinetX to enhance space navigation and flight dynamics capabilities

  • HOUSTON SPACEPORT EXPANSION - Expanded production footprint by 140,000 sq ft to support satellite and spacecraft operations

Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q2 Revenue

Miss

$50.31 mln

$66.60 mln (7 Analysts)

Q2 Net Income

Miss

-$38.21 mln

-$5.48 mln (5 Analysts)

Q2 Operating Income

Miss

-$28.64 mln

-$5.28 mln (6 Analysts)

Q2 Pretax Profit

Miss

-$38.21 mln

-$7.24 mln (5 Analysts)

Q2 Operating Expenses

$78.95 mln

Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the aerospace & defense peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Intuitive Machines Inc is $16.00, about 34.4% above its August 6 closing price of $10.50

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