Q1 EPS Forecast for Unusual Machines Cut by Analyst

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:UMAC) – Research analysts at Litchfield Hills Research lowered their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Unusual Machines in a report released on Monday, March 9th. Litchfield Hills Research analyst B. Sine now expects that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.08) for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of ($0.07). Litchfield Hills Research also issued estimates for Unusual Machines’ Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.05) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.05) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.02) EPS and FY2026 earnings at ($0.20) EPS.

A number of other brokerages also recently commented on UMAC. ThinkEquity raised shares of Unusual Machines to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 17th. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $20.00 price objective on shares of Unusual Machines in a research report on Monday. Finally, JonesTrading assumed coverage on shares of Unusual Machines in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They set a “buy” rating and a $20.00 target price for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $20.00.

Unusual Machines Stock Up 11.6%

Shares of Unusual Machines stock opened at $22.15 on Thursday. Unusual Machines has a 52-week low of $4.45 and a 52-week high of $23.38. The company has a market capitalization of $816.89 million, a P/E ratio of -26.37 and a beta of 22.23. The company has a 50 day moving average of $15.02 and a 200 day moving average of $12.78.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Unusual Machines by 22.2% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 11,652 shares of the company’s stock worth $148,000 after buying an additional 2,116 shares during the period. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV purchased a new position in shares of Unusual Machines during the fourth quarter worth about $1,289,000. Vident Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Unusual Machines in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,015,000. Concentric Capital Strategies LP purchased a new stake in Unusual Machines during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $2,052,000. Finally, Bridgeway Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Unusual Machines during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $127,000.

Unusual Machines News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Unusual Machines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management is increasing manufacturing capacity and reiterating a near-term addressable market of roughly $250 million, supporting revenue scaling and investor optimism. Why Unusual Machines Stock Climbed Today
• Positive Sentiment: A bullish analyst piece highlights UMAC’s vertical integration, U.S. defense-tailwinds and reshoring demand that could create recurring defense and commercial revenue streams — a strategic growth thesis that supports a higher valuation multiple if execution continues. Unusual Machines’ Drones Go Vertical
• Positive Sentiment: Options activity around UMAC has been unusually large, indicating elevated trader interest and potential volatility that can amplify price moves in either direction. Unusual Machines Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSEAMERICAN:UMAC)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage is mixed across the sector; some outlets flag UMAC as approaching a “buy zone” but advise monitoring key scoring metrics (valuation/financials) before committing. ‘Unusual’ drone stock orbits buy zone but keep this score on your radar
• Neutral Sentiment: A broader roundup of analyst opinions places UMAC among mixed-rated tech names, so sentiment is not uniform across desks. Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Technology Stocks
• Negative Sentiment: Research firm Litchfield Hills Research has cut near-term EPS estimates for multiple 2026 quarters and lowered FY2026 guidance (now targeting a larger annual loss), which increases short-term earnings risk and could pressure the stock if management misses expectations. MarketBeat UMAC page

Unusual Machines Company Profile

Unusual Machines, Inc designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-low latency video goggles for drone pilots. It operates a drone-focused e-commerce marketplace. The company serves drone pilots, hobbyists, and recreational services. The company was formerly known as AerocarveUS Corporation and changed its name to Unusual Machines, Inc in July 2022. Unusual Machines, Inc was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Orlando, Florida.