Q2 EPS Estimate for Richtech Robotics Lowered by Analyst

Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR) – Equities research analysts at HC Wainwright cut their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Richtech Robotics in a report released on Wednesday, February 18th. HC Wainwright analyst S. Buck now expects that the company will post earnings of ($0.03) per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of ($0.02). HC Wainwright currently has a “Buy” rating and a $6.00 target price on the stock. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Richtech Robotics’ Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.03) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.02) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.12) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.11) EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on RR. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Richtech Robotics from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Richtech Robotics in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $4.50.

Richtech Robotics Stock Down 6.1%

NASDAQ:RR opened at $2.61 on Friday. Richtech Robotics has a 52-week low of $1.37 and a 52-week high of $7.43. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.58 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.82. The company has a market capitalization of $561.41 million, a PE ratio of -18.64 and a beta of -3.63.

Richtech Robotics (NASDAQ:RR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $1.44 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.31 million. Richtech Robotics had a negative return on equity of 10.68% and a negative net margin of 417.41%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Richtech Robotics

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Richtech Robotics during the second quarter worth $526,000. IMC Chicago LLC purchased a new position in Richtech Robotics in the third quarter valued at about $1,311,000. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC acquired a new position in Richtech Robotics in the 3rd quarter worth about $923,000. ProShare Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Richtech Robotics in the 2nd quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Corsair Capital Management L.P. purchased a new stake in shares of Richtech Robotics during the 2nd quarter worth about $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 0.01% of the company’s stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Richtech Robotics news, insider Matthew G. Casella sold 12,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2.68, for a total transaction of $33,500.00. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 19.79% of the company’s stock.

More Richtech Robotics News

Here are the key news stories impacting Richtech Robotics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright keeps a “Buy” rating and a $6.00 price target on RR, providing an upside reference point for investors despite recent cuts to estimates. Richtech Robotics (NASDAQ:RR) Earns Buy Rating from HC Wainwright
• Neutral Sentiment: An insider (Matthew G. Casella) disclosed a sale of 12,500 shares at an average price of $2.68 on Feb. 19; the amount is modest relative to market cap but can be perceived negatively by some traders. SEC Filing – Insider Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Richtech was hit with a securities class action tied to a January decline after media reporting that Microsoft denied a commercial partnership; the filing cites the sharp drop (~20% on Jan. 29) and alleges misleading statements — this raises litigation risk, potential legal costs, and reputational damage. RR ALERT: Richtech Robotics (RR) Facing Securities Class Action Amid Questions About Possible Pump and Dump – Hagens Berman
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple plaintiff law firms (Rosen, Faruqi & Faruqi, Schall, Robbins Geller, Pomerantz, Levi & Korsinsky, and others) are soliciting lead‑plaintiff motions and publicizing an April 3, 2026 deadline — an intense wave of litigation outreach amplifies legal exposure and may keep selling pressure on the stock. ROSEN Encourages Richtech Investors to Secure Counsel
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright trimmed FY2026–FY2027 EPS forecasts materially (Q2–Q4 cuts and FY cuts), signaling weaker near‑term profitability expectations; while they retain a Buy rating, lower estimates underscore operating challenges and reduce near‑term earnings visibility. MarketBeat – HC Wainwright Estimate Changes

Richtech Robotics Company Profile

Richtech Robotics Inc develops, manufactures, deploys, and sells robotic solutions for automation in the service industry. The company offers indoor transport and delivery, sanitation, and food and beverage automation solutions, such as ADAM and ARM worker robots; delivery robots, including Matradee, Matradee X, Matradee L, Richie, and Robbie; and cleaning robots comprising DUST-E SX, and DUST-E MX, as well as accessories, such as bus tubs, cup holders, magnetic tray cases, smartwatches, table location systems, and tray covers.