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LEU·Centrus Energy Corp.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$186.00
Open
$176.89
Market Cap
3.54B
52W High
$464.25
Low
$175.00
P. Close
$185.66
P/E
58.48
52W Low
$115.81
Fwd P/E
45.37
Mean Target
$278.64
Technical Score (1D)
41
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Centrus Energy has secured significant federal funding, positioning itself as the sole licensed HALEU producer in the Western Hemisphere. This development, coupled with an initiated expansion of its centrifuge manufacturing facility, addresses the growing demand for HALEU essential for advanced nuclear reactors and national energy security. These moves are critical as the global demand for electricity, particularly from AI-driven data centers, revitalizes the nuclear energy sector, making it indispensable for reliable, carbon-free baseload power. Consequently, companies like Centrus Energy are poised to benefit from this resurgence. In the context of Q1 earnings, Centrus Energy's performance was evaluated alongside specialized upstream E&P peers, a sector that experienced revenue misses. While this comparison highlights unique operational tailwinds and headwinds for niche energy operators, the primary driver for Centrus remains its strategic HALEU expansion. Traders are advised to watch for further updates on the centrifuge manufacturing ramp-up and any new federal or commercial agreements for HALEU supply. The broader implications for the nuclear sector include increased demand for uranium mining and fuel supply services, as well as potential second-order effects on related infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. The ongoing comparison between Centrus Energy and other uranium stocks like Energy Fuels Inc. also provides valuable insights into sector-wide investment potential.
Earnings Summary
Centrus Energy Corp. is a significant player in the global nuclear power industry, supplying essential fuel components like Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and offering technical solutions. Operating within the Energy sector's Uranium industry, the company plays a critical role in supporting nuclear power generation worldwide. The company's recent performance shows a mixed trend, with Q2 2025 revenue at $154.5 million, an increase from Q1 2025's $73.1 million, but a decrease from Q4 2024's $151.6 million. EPS has also fluctuated, with $1.59 in Q2 2025, $1.06 in Q1 2025, and a significant $3.20 in Q4 2024. The company has demonstrated a pattern of beating analyst EPS estimates in three of the last four reported quarters (Q4 2024, Q1 2025, Q2 2025), although Q3 2025 and Q4 2025 saw misses. Revenue estimates were not consistently provided in the data. Recent news highlights Centrus's strategic importance as a critical infrastructure bottleneck for High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), essential for advanced reactors. Despite a recent stock price decline, the company secured a significant HALEU contract and received a raised price target, indicating strong long-term growth potential in the expanding small modular reactor market. Investors should watch for how Centrus manages expansion costs while capitalizing on its HALEU contract and growing SMR opportunities, and monitor updates on its centrifuge manufacturing capabilities and new partnerships to meet HALEU demand.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.33$0.21$0.76$1.30$1.84Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.05 - -
Q1'26$0.27$1.05+288.9%
Q4'25$1.42$0.79-44.4%
Q3'25$0.36$0.19-46.7%
Q2'25$0.58$1.59+176.3%
Q1'25$-0.08$1.06+1468.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$61M$87M$114M$140M$167MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$142M - -
Q1'26$78M$77M-2.1%
Q4'25$148M$146M-1.1%
Q3'25 - $75M -
Q2'25 - $155M -
Q1'25 - $73M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

LEU Stock Snapshot

LEU is currently trading at $185.11, giving Centrus Energy Corp. a market cap of 3.54B and a P/E ratio of 58.5. Today's range spans $175.00–$186.00, with shares opening at $176.89 and moving down $0.55 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 41/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year LEU has traded between $115.81 and $464.25 - the current price is +59.8% off the 52-week low and -60.1% from the high. 22 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $278.64 (range $195.00–$390.00), implying upside of +50.5%.

The technical setup for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) (small-cap, 3.54B market cap, Energy) is in negative territory: 41/100, HOLD, with neutral sentiment at 50/100. Price: $185.11 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 58.5. The 52-week range of $115.81–$464.25 defines the boundaries, and the HOLD signal at this size often means that the marginal buyer has stepped back entirely - leaving price action vulnerable to any incremental selling.

Small-cap Energy names with HOLD technicals (41/100) and neutral sentiment (50/100) like LEU tend to experience sentiment-driven re-ratings more sharply in both directions. At $185.11 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $115.81–$464.25), the current setup suggests a stock that needs a material positive catalyst — not incremental improvement — to reverse the technical and sentiment readings that now define the 3.54B market cap trajectory.