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Nauticus Robotics
(NASDAQ:KITT)
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
$0.80
▼(-1.85% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
Overall score is weighed down primarily by very weak financial performance (shrinking revenue, deeply negative profitability, high leverage, and significant cash burn). Technicals also reflect a negative trend with the stock below major moving averages. Earnings call factors add some offset from cost actions, product progress, and balance-sheet moves, but liquidity pressure and limited near-term revenue visibility keep the score low.
Positive Factors
Toolkit Commercialization
Commercializing Toolkit could shift Nauticus toward higher-margin, productized revenue with recurring software and support potential. Successful field deployments provide early validation, while management expects more predictable recurring product revenue beginning in 2027.
Negative Factors
Revenue Contraction
The sharp year-over-year revenue decline indicates limited commercial scale and weak near-term customer conversion. Deferred projects and muted Gulf of Mexico activity make utilization difficult to predict, delaying the revenue base needed to absorb fixed operating costs.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Toolkit Commercialization
Commercializing Toolkit could shift Nauticus toward higher-margin, productized revenue with recurring software and support potential. Successful field deployments provide early validation, while management expects more predictable recurring product revenue beginning in 2027.
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Nauticus Robotics (KITT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$6.20M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)246.42K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.62
Revenue Growth32.36%
EPS Growth98.37%
CountryUS
Employees51
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-76.68
Shares Outstanding7,471,960
10 Day Avg. Volume236,381
30 Day Avg. Volume246,417
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.73
Price to Sales (P/S)0.97
P/FCF Ratio-0.21
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Nauticus Robotics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Nauticus Robotics, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating and delivering advanced robotic technologies and cloud-based software tailored for the maritime industry. Among its core offerings is the Aquanaut, an autonomous underwater vehicle ...
How the Company Makes Money
Nauticus Robotics primarily generates revenue by providing ocean robotics services and selling related technology to customers needing subsea work. Key revenue streams include: (1) fees from providing subsea robotics services (e.g., deploying and ...
Nauticus Robotics Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 12, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mix of meaningful operational and product progress (Toolkit commercial release, Aquanaut program advancement, manipulator prototype, debt reduction, UAE expansion, and defense pipeline traction) alongside material near‑term financial and market challenges (sharp y/y revenue decline, increased GAAP net loss, and a steep reduction in cash). Management has taken decisive financing, cost‑control, and go‑to‑market actions to strengthen the balance sheet and pivot toward higher‑margin, productized and defense opportunities, but liquidity and revenue visibility remain key near‑term risks.Positive Updates
Sequential Revenue Recovery
Q2 2026 revenue of $0.9M, up $0.7M sequentially (≈+350% vs Q1 2026), demonstrating a pickup in activity compared with Q1.
Negative Updates
Significant Year‑Over‑Year Revenue Decline
Q2 2026 revenue of $0.9M represents a decline of $1.2M vs Q2 2025 (≈-57% y/y), reflecting deferred customer projects and softer demand, particularly in Gulf of Mexico oil & gas.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Sequential Revenue Recovery
Q2 2026 revenue of $0.9M, up $0.7M sequentially (≈+350% vs Q1 2026), demonstrating a pickup in activity compared with Q1.
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Company Guidance
Management's guidance emphasized strengthening the balance sheet and disciplined cost management while converting pipeline into higher‑margin, more predictable revenue: Q2 revenue was $0.9M (up $0.7M sequentially, down $1.2M YoY), operating expenses $6.9M (down $1.6M YoY, up $1.0M sequentially), G&A $3.3M (improved $1.1M YoY, +<$0.1M sequentially), net loss $11.1M (vs $9.3M in Q1 2026 and $7.4M in Q2 2025), adjusted net loss $7.0M (vs $7.4M Q2 2025 and $6.4M Q1 2026), cash of $2.0M at quarter end (vs $7.6M at end‑2025), and $5.5M of debt reduced via debt‑to‑equity exchanges; key actions and targets include increasing pipeline coverage for 2027, commercializing Nauticus Toolkit (first formal release) to drive recurring revenue beginning in 2027, pursuing fixed‑price, defense/government and international contracts (with potential defense revenues this year and into 2027 if awarded), maintaining Nasdaq compliance without a reverse split today, and providing updates on bookings/backlog and progress in interim communications.Nauticus Robotics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
12
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
25
Negative
Cash Flow
14
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.08M | 5.27M | 1.81M | 6.61M | 11.43M | 8.59M |
| Gross Profit | -8.38M | -7.06M | -7.92M | -5.32M | -428.90K | 1.74M |
| EBITDA | -35.38M | -29.75M | -127.72M | -41.18M | -24.03M | -14.04M |
| Net Income | -46.40M | -40.83M | -134.91M | -50.69M | -28.26M | -15.13M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 35.93M | 42.61M | 22.69M | 26.15M | 52.60M | 25.17M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.37M | 7.02M | 1.19M | 753.40K | 22.75M | 20.95M |
| Total Debt | 19.31M | 22.15M | 30.14M | 32.42M | 16.42M | 28.78M |
| Total Liabilities | 30.75M | 35.59M | 43.08M | 67.94M | 52.58M | 31.78M |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.18M | 7.02M | -20.40M | -41.79M | 27.82K | -6.61M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -24.05M | -23.97M | -24.70M | -33.32M | -51.52M | -6.85M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -23.12M | -23.00M | -24.20M | -21.69M | -37.27M | -5.92M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.42M | -5.33M | 180.28K | -6.59M | -19.21M | -922.49K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 23.81M | 34.72M | 24.50M | 11.25M | 53.32M | 24.50M |
Nauticus Robotics Technical Analysis
Negative
0.81
Price Trends
1.00
Negative
1.72
Negative
4.48
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.06
Positive
38.80
Neutral
5.96
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KITT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.81 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.97, below the 50-day MA of 1.00, and below the 200-day MA of 4.48, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 38.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 5.96 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for KITT.
Nauticus Robotics Risk Analysis
Nauticus Robotics disclosed 62 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Nauticus Robotics reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Nauticus Robotics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
58 Neutral | $4.59B | -5.46 | -40.86% | ― | ― | 15.37% | |
52 Neutral | $229.78M | -3.27 | -35.30% | ― | -32.61% | 65.30% | |
49 Neutral | $450.24M | -0.86 | -88.50% | ― | -38.87% | 62.62% | |
44 Neutral | $6.20M | -0.01 | -9999.00% | ― | 32.36% | 98.37% | |
42 Neutral | $132.78M | 4.60 | 7.80% | ― | ― | ― | |
38 Underperform | $92.91M | -0.12 | -90.48% | ― | 323.98% | 89.46% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Nauticus Robotics Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Nauticus Robotics Further Amends Loan to Encourage Conversion
Neutral
Aug 13, 2026
Nauticus Robotics has repeatedly amended its senior secured term loan agreement, which allows lenders to convert their loans into common stock, by temporarily reducing the conversion price to facilitate potential debt-to-equity conversion. On Octo...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Nauticus Robotics Issues New Convertible Secured Debenture
Neutral
Jul 21, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Nauticus Robotics issued an Original Issue Discount Senior Secured Convertible Debenture with a principal amount of $1.5 million to an institutional investor, under an existing November 4, 2024 securities purchase agreement. The ...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Nauticus Establishes Series D Convertible Preferred Stock Structure
Positive
Jul 9, 2026
On February 6, 2026, Nauticus Robotics, Inc. entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Master Investment Group to issue Series D Convertible Preferred Stock and common stock purchase warrants, as part of a financing arrangement. On July 6,...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Nauticus Robotics outlines strategic reset and commercialization push
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
Nauticus Robotics has released an updated investor presentation dated June 2026, outlining a strategic reset that followed an earlier overexpansion before its products were fully ready, and highlighting a rebuilt leadership team, a downsized and r...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Nauticus Robotics Strengthens Capital Structure With Debt Exchange
Positive
Jun 30, 2026
On June 26, 2026, Nauticus Robotics entered into and closed an exchange agreement with an institutional lender that converted about $4.0 million of outstanding secured convertible term loans and accrued interest into 4,800 shares of Nauticus’...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Nauticus Robotics Further Amends Term Loan Conversion Terms
Neutral
Jun 3, 2026
On October 25, 2025, Nauticus Robotics amended its Senior Secured Term Loan Agreement, temporarily cutting the loan conversion price from an initial $6.00 to $1.76 through November 7, 2025, and on May 11, 2026, it executed a second amendment reduc...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder MeetingsStock Split
Nauticus Robotics Shareholders Approve Key Governance and Split
Neutral
May 27, 2026
On May 27, 2026, Nauticus Robotics, Inc. held its annual shareholders’ meeting, where investors elected Dr. Jim Bellingham and Dr. Adam Sharkawy as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 meeting and ratified WithumSmith + Brown as the ind...
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