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Intuitive Machines, Inc. (LUNR) - Q2 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q covers the period ended June 30, 2026. Intuitive Machines, Inc. is a space technology, infrastructure, and services company focused on cislunar infrastructure and commerce. The reporting period is significantly impacted by the acquisition of Lanteris Space Holdings LLC (formerly Maxar Space Systems) on January 13, 2026, which expanded the Company's spacecraft manufacturing capabilities. The Company operates as a single reportable segment.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Revenue growth is primarily driven by the Lanteris acquisition, which contributed $166.7 million in Q2 2026 revenue.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Surge: Total revenue increased by 310% year-over-year for the quarter and 248% year-over-year for the six-month period. This is almost entirely attributable to the Lanteris acquisition, which added $166.7 million in product revenue in Q2 2026.
• Increased Operating Expenses: Operating expenses rose significantly due to the consolidation of Lanteris, higher depreciation and amortization ($14.9M vs $0.8M in Q2 2025), and increased G&A expenses related to workforce expansion and integration costs.
• Contract Loss Provisions: The Company recorded net losses related to contracts with customers of $19.8 million in Q2 2026. Specific loss provisions were updated for the IM-3 and IM-4 lunar mission contracts due to increased estimated costs to meet payload obligations.
• Balance Sheet Expansion: Total assets increased from $757.2 million to $1.9 billion, driven by the acquisition of Lanteris assets, including $297.1 million in intangible assets and $379.2 million in goodwill.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Backlog: As of June 30, 2026, the Company reported a backlog of $1.76 billion, a significant increase from $213 million at year-end 2025. This includes $612.8 million acquired from Lanteris and $1.34 billion in new awards, including a multi-satellite program valued at over $600 million.
• Outlook: Management expects to recognize 25-30% of the backlog in the remainder of 2026 and 35-40% in 2027. The Company believes current cash resources and liquidity from recent financing (ATM Program and Securities Purchase Agreement) are sufficient to fund operations for at least the next 12 months.
• Key Risks:
  • Customer Bankruptcy: Affiliates of EchoStar Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June and August 2026. The Company has approximately $51.5 million in receivables (trade and orbital) associated with these entities. While no incremental allowance was recorded as of June 30, the outcome remains uncertain.
  • Contract Losses: Ongoing cost overruns on IM-3 and IM-4 missions continue to impact profitability.
  • Integration Risk: Successful integration of Lanteris and the subsequent Goonhilly acquisition (completed August 2026) is critical to realizing synergies.

Investor Verification Checklist

• EchoStar Exposure: Verify the status of the $51.5 million in receivables related to EchoStar affiliates and the potential impact of the bankruptcy proceedings on cash collections and revenue recognition.
• Lanteris Integration: Assess the progress of integrating Lanteris operations and the realization of projected synergies versus the $36.8 million in transaction and integration costs incurred to date.
• Contract Loss Provisions: Monitor the IM-3 and IM-4 mission cost estimates, as further increases in estimated costs could lead to additional loss provisions.
• Convertible Notes: Review the terms of the $345 million Convertible Notes due 2030, including conversion triggers and the impact of the Capped Call transactions on potential dilution.
• Subsequent Acquisitions: Evaluate the financial impact of the Goonhilly acquisition (completed August 3, 2026) and the associated $109.1 million lease liability for the Palo Alto campus extension.