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2 ‘Strong Buy’ Stocks Where the Bears Could Get Burned

Wall Street analysts highlight two heavily shorted stocks with 'Strong Buy' ratings and significant upside potential. Intuitive Machines (LUNR), a space company, has a strong backlog but faces challenges. CleanSpark (CLSK), involved in power generation, bitcoin mining, and data centers, has high short interest and missed earnings estimates. Analysts see potential in both stocks despite recent setbacks.

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Published Sep 11, 2026, 10:14 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LUNRNeutralMed
01

Why it matters

Both firms face short‑cover risk; LUNR may rally on backlog strength, while CLSK is vulnerable to crypto price swings.

02

Market read

Highlights potential short‑cover opportunities in niche tech sectors after earnings releases.

03

What to watch

Intuitive Machines' strong backlog and CleanSpark's bitcoin holdings could offset earnings weakness.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑quarter earnings release

Background

The article reviews two heavily shorted stocks with recent earnings misses and analyst buy ratings.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LUNRNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Intuitive Machines reported 2Q26 revenue of $206M (missed forecast) and GAAP EPS loss of $0.29, with a 27% short interest and a $26 price target.

Expected impact

Potential upside if short covering occurs; downside risk if further misses.

Evidence & confidence

Missed earnings but strong backlog and analyst buy rating suggest upside, while short interest creates volatility.

$CLSKBearishMedium confidence
Context

CleanSpark posted 3Q26 revenue of $138M, a 30% YoY decline, and missed estimates by $3M, with 29% of its float shorted.

Expected impact

Likely downside pressure unless new contract or bitcoin price rally lifts the stock.

Evidence & confidence

Weak earnings and high short interest increase downside risk, but bitcoin exposure could provide upside if crypto rallies.

Market effects

Sector

Both companies highlight volatility in space and crypto‑linked power sectors, affecting related peers.

Regional

U.S. small‑cap space and clean‑energy stocks may see heightened trading activity.

Global

Limited to investors focused on niche tech and crypto exposure.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Short sellers may double‑down given the earnings misses and high short interest.

Key entities

  • company
    Intuitive Machines

    Spacecraft builder listed as LUNR.

  • company
    CleanSpark

    Power and bitcoin mining firm listed as CLSK.

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