Intuitive Machines Plummets to 9th in WSB Rankings Amid Stock Decline and Insider Selling
1min read In the latest WSB ranking, Intuitive Machines has dropped three places to the 9th position. The company recently saw a 3.10% decline in its stock price.
On September 9, Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed its rating of Intuitive Machines as "Overweight," with a target price of $10.00. This endorsement follows Intuitive Machines' mid-2024 financial report, which was released on August 13. The report highlighted a revenue of $114 million for the period ending June 30, 2024, showing a substantial increase of 215.98% year-over-year. However, the company also reported a net loss of $105 million, translating to a basic earnings per share of -$1.76.
Founded in Delaware, Intuitive Machines is a diversified aerospace company specializing in space exploration. The company offers a range of space products and services to support ongoing robotic and human missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond. These products and services are delivered through its four business units: Lunar Access Services, Orbital Services, Lunar Data Services, and Space Products and Infrastructure.
Recent insider trading disclosures from September 4, 2024, revealed that significant shareholders have been offloading their shares. On August 30, 2024, 10% or more of stakeholders like Ghaffarian Kamal Seyed sold 1,200 shares at $6.00 each. Similarly, other major shareholders such as Altemus Stephen J and Crain Timothy Price II conducted sales on the same date, selling 214 and 418 shares respectively, at the same price point.
Further insider trading records indicate that larger transactions took place earlier. For instance, on August 20, 2024, Stephen J. Altemus sold approximately 1,085,900 shares at $4.95 each, totaling about $5.37 million, whereas Timothy Price Crain II sold 353,500 shares at $5.15 each, amounting to $1.82 million. These activities signal adjustments within the company's shareholder structure amid its notable market performance.
Intuitive Machines' focus remains on its mission to deliver innovative space solutions. Its diversified approach positions it well in the burgeoning space exploration market, attracting a blend of investor interest and conjecture regarding its long-term profitability.