Centrus Energy (LEU)
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LEU Stock Chart & Stats
$203.63
-$1.95(-2.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$203.63
-$1.95(-2.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$100.50 - $464.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume245.43K
Average Volume (3M)908.27K
Market Cap
$3.53B
Enterprise Value$2.71B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)85.8
Beta1.73
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
1.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.29
Shares Outstanding18,953,594
10 Day Avg. Volume847,713
30 Day Avg. Volume908,269
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-15.73
Price to Book (P/B)5.70
Price to Sales (P/S)9.72
P/FCF Ratio139.35
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.99
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit23.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda37.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$263.10Price Target Upside29.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)2.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$459.89M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AI Partnership And Operational EfficiencyPartnership with Palantir to deploy AI-driven software aims to integrate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and compliance systems, which could deliver measurable cost savings and tighter project controls.
Government Support And Backlog VisibilityA major Department of Energy award combined with a sizable project backlog and private-sector offtake interest strengthens the company's position in the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain and enhances multi-year revenue visibility.
Manufacturing And Capacity ExpansionInvestment in a centrifuge manufacturing facility and planned enrichment capacity expansion supports scaling production and faster deployment of advanced centrifuges to meet growing commercial demand.
Bears Say
Execution And Funding UncertaintyExecution risk on the U.S. capacity build-out and the fact that portions of the backlog depend on congressional appropriation introduce funding uncertainty and could delay project progress.
Limited Near-term Earnings And Valuation PressureDependence on annually contracted broker-trader revenue and a flat guidance profile limit near-term earnings upside, contributing to lowered analyst estimates and a reduced price target.
Rising Operating CostsScaling operations are expected to increase operating expenses, which could pressure near-term profitability and constrain margin improvement.
Centrus Energy News
LEU FAQ
What was Centrus Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centrus Energy lowest stock price was $100.50 and its highest was $464.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Centrus Energy’s market cap?
Centrus Energy’s market cap is $3.53B.
When is Centrus Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centrus Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Centrus Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Centrus Energy released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.371 by $0.079.
Is Centrus Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centrus Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centrus Energy pay dividends?
Centrus Energy does not currently pay dividends.
What is Centrus Energy’s EPS estimate?
Centrus Energy’s EPS estimate is 1.01.
How many shares outstanding does Centrus Energy have?
Centrus Energy has 18,953,594 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centrus Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centrus Energy reported an EPS of $0.45 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.371. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.269%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centrus Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LEU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Centrus Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$263.10 (29.20% Upside)
$263.10 (29.20% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LEU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 205.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $62.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
92.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
88.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centrus Energy
Centrus Energy Corp. supplies nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry in the United States, Japan, Belgium, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment sells separative work units (SWU) component of LEU; SWU and natural uranium components of LEU; and natural uranium for utilities that operate nuclear power plants. The Technical Solutions segment offers technical, manufacturing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations services to public and private sector customers, including the American Centrifuge engineering and testing activities. The company was formerly known as USEC Inc. and changed its name to Centrus Energy Corp. in September 2014. Centrus Energy Corp. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
LEU Company Deck
LEU Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a predominantly constructive outlook driven by a large contracted backlog ($3.9B), a major DOE HALEU award, strong cash reserves ($1.9B), strategic partnerships, identified cost savings (~$300M), and an upward revision to 2026 revenue guidance. These positives are tempered by near-term profitability pressure from increased expansion-related (advanced technology) costs, a meaningful year-over-year decline in GAAP net income and EPS, reduced LEU/SWU volumes in the quarter, and some execution/timing uncertainty around pending government awards and project milestones. Overall, the operational momentum, funding runway, and strategic initiatives outweigh the transitory cost and timing headwinds, supporting a favorable outlook while acknowledging execution risk during build-out.View all LEU earnings summariesLEU Revenue Breakdown
84.01% LEU segment
15.99% Technical solutions segment
LEU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$263.10
▲(29.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.80% Insiders
13.78% Mutual Funds
10.20% Other Institutional Investors
43.03% Public Companies and Individual Investors