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LEU Stock Chart & Stats
$163.89
$7.11(4.34%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$163.89
$7.11(4.34%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$142.13 - $464.25
Previous CloseN/A
Volume393.97K
Average Volume (3M)851.28K
Market Cap
$3.66B
Enterprise Value$2.98K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)70.2
Beta1.95
Next Earnings
Nov 11, 2026EPS Estimate
<0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.51
Shares Outstanding19,233,658
10 Day Avg. Volume981,373
30 Day Avg. Volume851,282
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$245.83Price Target Upside50.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)2.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$466.33M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large Contracted BacklogThe long-dated backlog provides substantial revenue visibility and supports a durable market position in enriched uranium and technical services. Definitive agreements covering much of the enrichment backlog reduce reliance on spot-market demand.
DOE-backed HALEU ExpansionGovernment funding materially lowers the financing burden of expanding domestic HALEU enrichment. It also strengthens Centrus's strategic role in U.S. energy security and supports commercialization of advanced nuclear fuel capabilities.
Commercial HALEU Customer DemandThe X-energy agreement converts emerging HALEU demand into a contracted commercial relationship and potential upfront funding. It supports future capacity utilization while reinforcing Centrus's position in the advanced-reactor fuel supply chain.
Bears Say
Negative Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow indicate that current earnings are not translating into internally generated funding. Continued outflows could increase dependence on cash reserves, customer funding, or capital markets as expansion progresses.
Compressed ProfitabilityLower gross and net margins reduce the earnings contribution available to fund enrichment investment and absorb execution setbacks. Higher costs and weaker operating leverage could constrain sustainable returns even as revenue and backlog expand.
High Leverage And Execution DemandsDebt remains substantial relative to the earnings base, while major production benefits are several years away. Scaling facilities, suppliers, and hiring before commercial output creates ongoing execution risk and may pressure funding flexibility.
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LEU FAQ
What was Centrus Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centrus Energy lowest stock price was $142.13 and its highest was $464.25 in the past 12 months.
What is Centrus Energy’s market cap?
Centrus Energy’s market cap is $3.66B.
When is Centrus Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centrus Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 11, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Centrus Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Centrus Energy released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.77 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.732 by $0.038.
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 <0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Centrus Energy have?
Centrus Energy has 19,233,658 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centrus Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centrus Energy reported an EPS of $0.77 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.732. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.116%.
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:
$245.83 (50.00% Upside)
$245.83 (50.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LEU Sentiment 69%
Sector Average 54%
Sector Average 54%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 205.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
92.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centrus Energy
Centrus Energy Corp. is a global provider of essential nuclear fuel and associated services to the nuclear power industry, serving markets including the United States, Japan, and Belgium. The company operates through two primary divisions: Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. The LEU segment specializes in supplying key components for nuclear energy production, offering separative work units (SWU) — either as a standalone part of LEU or combined with natural uranium — as well as natural uranium, primarily to utilities operating nuclear power plants. Conversely, the Technical Solutions segment offers a comprehensive array of services, encompassing technical expertise, manufacturing, engineering design, procurement, construction management, and operational support. This segment caters to both public and private sector clients, with notable involvement in projects such as the engineering and testing of the American Centrifuge. Established in 1998, the company was formerly known as USEC Inc. before officially changing its name to Centrus Energy Corp. in September 2014. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Bethesda, Maryland.
LEU Company Deck
LEU Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed substantial operational and commercial progress—material backlog expansion ($4.5B), a $900M DOE task order, HALEU offtakes (including prepayments), completion of demo HALEU requirements ahead of schedule, a strong cash position ($1.9B), and a near-term milestone of the first centrifuge in 2026. These positives were tempered by near-term profitability pressures (GAAP net income and EPS declines), higher costs (LEU cost of sales +36%, increased SG&A and advanced technology costs), reduced SWU volumes (-23%) and continued execution and supply-chain risks as capital spending ramps toward 2029 production. Overall, the operational wins and secured funding/backlog meaningfully outweigh the near-term financial headwinds and execution risks.View all LEU earnings summariesLEU Revenue Breakdown
84.01% LEU segment
15.99% Technical solutions segment
LEU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$245.83
▲(50.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.76% Insiders
12.47% Mutual Funds
8.66% Other Institutional Investors
38.73% Public Companies and Individual Investors