HC Wainwright Predicts Weaker Earnings for Richtech Robotics

Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR) – Equities researchers at HC Wainwright lowered their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for Richtech Robotics in a report issued on Wednesday, February 18th. HC Wainwright analyst S. Buck now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.03) for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of ($0.02). HC Wainwright currently has a “Buy” rating and a $6.00 price target 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.

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

Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on RR. Wall Street Zen cut 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 research report on Monday, December 22nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $4.50.

Richtech Robotics Price Performance

Shares of RR stock opened at $2.78 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $597.98 million, a P/E ratio of -19.86 and a beta of -3.63. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $3.61 and its two-hundred day moving average is $3.81. Richtech Robotics has a fifty-two week low of $1.37 and a fifty-two week high of $7.43.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new position in Richtech Robotics in the first quarter valued at about $1,630,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Richtech Robotics during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $459,000. RiverGlades Family Offices LLC bought a new stake in shares of Richtech Robotics during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. acquired a new position in Richtech Robotics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $526,000. Finally, ProShare Advisors LLC bought a new position in Richtech Robotics in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. 0.01% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Richtech Robotics News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright reaffirmed a “Buy” rating and a $6.00 price target for RR, which supports upside expectations among growth investors despite recent volatility. Richtech Robotics (NASDAQ:RR) Earns Buy Rating from HC Wainwright
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple law firms and notice services are circulating deadlines and lead‑plaintiff opportunities tied to the class period (Jan 27–29, 2026); investors with losses are being solicited to join or lead suits — this increases headline flow but timing/outcome remains uncertain. Investor Alert: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright lowered EPS estimates across Q2–Q4 2026 and cut FY2026/FY2027 forecasts (e.g., FY2026 from ($0.07) to ($0.12), FY2027 to ($0.11)), which signals weaker near‑term profitability expectations and can pressure the share price despite the maintained Buy rating. MarketBeat: RR analyst coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Richtech is the subject of multiple securities‑class‑action filings alleging misstatements tied to a January report about a denied Microsoft partnership (claims reference a sharp ~20% intraday drop). The legal exposure and reputational risk are likely weighing on investor sentiment and could increase volatility/costs if litigation advances. Hagens Berman: Securities Class Action

About Richtech Robotics

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.