Intuitive Machines, Inc. (NASDAQ:LUNR) stock climbed in Tuesday premarket trading as renewed excitement around the space sector and growing speculation over a potential SpaceX IPO fueled investor optimism.

The momentum builds upon recent concrete business wins, including NASA’s $180.4 million IM-5 lunar mission contract and a deal to operate the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC).

Earnings Snapshot

Recently, Intuitive Machines reported a first-quarter loss of 25 cents per share, wider than Wall Street estimates for a 6-cent loss and deeper than the 11-cent loss posted a year earlier.

Quarterly revenue came in at $186.73 million, missing analyst estimates of $202.68 million. Still, sales surged from $62.52 million in the prior-year period, according to Benzinga Pro.

Despite the earnings miss, the company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook of $900 million to $1 billion, largely in line with analyst expectations of $922.88 million.

Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Buy rating with an average price forecast of $34.38. Recent analyst moves include:

  • Cantor Fitzgerald: Overweight (Raises forecast to $43.00) (May 19)
  • Canaccord Genuity: Buy (Raises forecast to $41.00) (May 15)
  • B. Riley Securities: Buy (Raises forecast to $45.00) (May 15)

LUNR Technical Analysis: Bullish Trend And Key Indicators

The stock’s upward movement aligns with the broader market’s positive sentiment, as major indices like the Nasdaq are also experiencing gains, reflecting investor confidence in the tech and space sectors.

Intuitive Machines is currently trading significantly above its moving averages, with the price standing 39.7% above the 20-day simple moving average (SMA), 65.7% above the 50-day SMA, and 158.2% above the 200-day SMA.

This bullish trend is reinforced by a golden cross that occurred in November 2025, where the 50-day SMA crossed above the 200-day SMA, indicating a strong upward momentum.

The primary momentum indicator here is the MACD, which is currently above its signal line, suggesting that bullish momentum is building. This setup indicates that the stock is likely to continue its upward trajectory unless there is a significant shift in market conditions.

How Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Ranks On Momentum

Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for Intuitive Machines, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:

  • Momentum: Bullish (Score: 98.75) — Stock is outperforming the broader market.

The Verdict: Intuitive Machines’ Benzinga Edge signal reveals a momentum-driven story, indicating strong performance relative to the market. Investors should remain attentive to upcoming earnings and market developments that could further influence the stock’s trajectory.

Top ETFs Holding Intuitive Machines (LUNR)

  • SPDR S&P Kensho New Economies Composite ETF (NYSE:KOMP): 0.85% Weight
  • State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Final Frontiers ETF (NYSE:ROKT): 4.75% Weight
  • Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF (NYSE:JEDI): 5.40% Weight

Significance: Because LUNR carries significant weight in these funds, any significant inflows or outflows for these ETFs will likely force automatic buying or selling of the stock.

LUNR Price Action: Intuitive Machines shares were up 9.57% at $41.92 during premarket trading on Tuesday. The stock is trading at a new 52-week high, according to Benzinga Pro data.

Photo via Shutterstock