Intuitive Machines (LUNR +8.31%) did stumble, as mortals are wont to do – a decline of sixteen percent yesterday, brought on by the rather pedestrian act of seeking funds. One hundred and seventy-five million dollars, to be precise, acquired by the issuance of new shares, all to capitalize upon a contract with NASA, a princely sum of $4.8 billion for their “Near Space Network.” A rather transparent maneuver, wouldn’t you agree?
Yet, lo! Today, the shares have rebounded – not to their former glory, mind you, but a respectable increase of nearly ten percent as of midday. A most curious spectacle, this fickleness of the market!
We must give credit where it is due, however. The esteemed firm of B. Riley deserves a bow.
Upon the Merits of LUNR, as Declared by B. Riley
This morning, the analyst Mike Crawford, a gentleman of discerning taste, reiterated his “buy” rating upon Intuitive Machines. He urges investors to “aggressively buy the dip,” a phrase which, while lacking in poetic grace, conveys a certain urgency. One suspects a touch of desperation, perhaps?
Mr. Crawford posits that Intuitive Machines acted with commendable opportunism, seizing the moment to raise capital at a favorable price, prompted by the eager advances of institutional investors. (He does, however, lament a slight lack of patience, a missed opportunity for an even more advantageous price. Ah, the eternal quest for the perfect bargain!).
The influx of funds, he believes, will allow Intuitive to accelerate the rollout of its Network and, thus, hasten the arrival of NASA’s coin. Moreover, it shall permit a more vigorous investment in its existing endeavors and the “Lanteris” project, yielding, no doubt, a bounty of higher-margin, recurring revenue. A most sensible plan, if one overlooks the inherent vulgarity of profit-seeking.
Further Opportunities for Enrichment
Opportunities? You ask with commendable curiosity! Be assured, Mr. Crawford has compiled a list, a veritable cornucopia of potential ventures.
With coffers replenished, Intuitive Machines may now bid upon contracts for:
- The enigmatically named “Golden Dome” initiatives
- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS)
- Geosynchronous Reconnaissance & Surveillance (RG-XX)
- The Mars Telecommunications Orbiter
- And even “the nascent space-based data center market” – a fancy that has captured the imagination of one Mr. Musk, a gentleman not entirely unfamiliar with extravagance.
Furthermore, the analyst proclaims Intuitive Machines to be in a “pole position” for NASA’s Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) program, a potential windfall of $200 million next year, escalating to a staggering $4.6 billion in total. A sum that would surely make Croesus himself blush!
Considering all these prospects, Mr. Crawford values Intuitive Machines stock, currently trading below $18, at a respectable $25 per share. A modest increase, perhaps, but a testament to the enduring allure of speculative investment. One can only hope that the shareholders are not led astray by mere avarice, but guided by a genuine appreciation for the wonders of celestial exploration.
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2026-02-26 20:53