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LEU·Centrus Energy Corp.

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After Hours
High
$165.50
Open
$163.25
Market Cap
3.12B
52W High
$464.25
Low
$156.86
P. Close
$159.41
P/E
51.49
52W Low
$144.65
Fwd P/E
40.41
DailyIQ Est.
$284.89
Technical Score (1D)
14
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
B of A Securities cut its price target to $205, citing concerns over Centrus’ earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the nuclear‑fuel market, which signals a more cautious view for the next few trading days. Needham followed suit, trimming its target to $264 while keeping a buy rating, reflecting a similar unease about near‑term revenue growth amid market volatility. These concurrent downgrades create uncertainty about short‑term upside, but they do not erase the recent $900 million DOE contract that moves Centrus from a pilot‑stage HALEU project to commercial‑scale production. The DOE award is expected to accelerate capacity deployment, improve revenue prospects, and justify higher valuation multiples for investors focused on LEU, suggesting a potential upside if the contract is executed as planned. In addition, Centrus will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 index on July 14, which should increase visibility, liquidity, and potentially lift valuation multiples as the index weight adjusts. The index inclusion also signals progress in domestic uranium enrichment and national energy security, which could attract new institutional investors and analyst coverage. Traders should watch the company’s next earnings release for confirmation of revenue growth and cost structure, as well as any regulatory updates that could affect the cost of capital or the pace of facility deployment. Monitoring U.S. nuclear policy developments will also be important, as changes in federal support or demand for nuclear fuel could influence the company’s long‑term growth trajectory. Finally, keep an eye on the actual deployment timeline of the new HALEU cascade and the timing of the S&P SmallCap 600 weight adjustment, as delays or faster execution could materially impact the stock’s near‑term performance.
Earnings Summary
Centurs Energy Corp. (LEU) supplies low‑enriched uranium and technical solutions to nuclear utilities worldwide, anchoring it in the uranium enrichment niche of the energy sector. The company’s dual‑segment model—LEU production and Technical Solutions—leverages its long‑standing expertise to serve public and private clients. In Q4 2024, LEU posted earnings per share of $3.20 versus an estimate of $1.64, and revenue of $151.6 million, a 1.6‑fold increase over the prior year’s $94 million. Q1 2025 saw EPS of $1.06 against a negative estimate of –$0.08, while revenue fell to $73.1 million, a sharp drop from the $154.5 million earned in Q2 2025. Q3 2025 produced $0.19 EPS versus an estimate of $0.36 and revenue of $74.9 million, a decline from the $146.2 million in Q4 2025. Q1 2026 again beat expectations with $1.05 EPS versus $0.27, and revenue of $76.7 million, slightly below the $78.3 million estimate. Across the last six quarters, LEU has delivered five EPS beats and one miss, while revenue has oscillated between $73 million and $154 million, indicating volatility in sales volume. Historically, the company has maintained positive earnings but has struggled to sustain revenue growth, with recent misses suggesting pressure on margins. Recent news highlights a $900 million DOE fixed‑price contract to scale HALEU production in Piketon, Ohio, and the company’s addition to the S&P SmallCap 600 index, both of which could accelerate capacity deployment and attract passive investors. Investors should watch for the first commercial HALEU shipments, DOE milestone announcements, and guidance on capacity utilization, as well as any regulatory approvals that could confirm the company’s ability to convert new contracts into revenue.

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$148M - -
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 $159.99, giving Centrus Energy Corp. a market cap of 3.12B and a P/E ratio of 51.5. Today's range spans $156.86–$165.50, with shares opening at $163.25 and moving up $0.58 (0.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 14/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year LEU has traded between $144.65 and $464.25 - the current price is +10.6% off the 52-week low and -65.5% from the high. 21 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $268.29 (range $170.00–$390.00), implying upside of +67.7%.

LEU sits at $159.99 (near 52-week lows in $144.65–$464.25) with a SELL read (14/100) and neutral sentiment (50/100). At 3.12B in Energy market cap (P/E: 51.5), this is a stock where the exit can be harder than the entry in volatile markets - a feature of thin-float names that makes risk management more important than it would be in larger-cap peers.

Small-cap Energy names with SELL technicals (14/100) and neutral sentiment (50/100) like LEU tend to experience sentiment-driven re-ratings more sharply in both directions. At $159.99 (near 52-week lows in $144.65–$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 3.12B market cap trajectory.