Centrus Energy's Stock Declines Amid Broader Market Weakness
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 20 Jan 26
Centrus Energy Corp's stock fell by 5.37% today, crossing below its 5-day SMA, reflecting a challenging trading environment.
The decline comes amid significant weakness in the broader market, with the Nasdaq-100 down 2.05% and the S&P 500 down 2.01%. This sector rotation indicates that despite Centrus Energy's strong performance in the nuclear energy market, external market pressures are impacting its stock price.
Investors may need to consider the broader economic conditions affecting market sentiment, as Centrus Energy has shown robust growth in revenue and cash reserves recently, but is currently facing headwinds from the overall market downturn.
Analyst Views on LEU
Wall Street analysts forecast LEU stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LEU is 297.10 USD with a low forecast of 117.00 USD and a high forecast of 390.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 337.760
Low
117.00
Averages
297.10
High
390.00
Current: 337.760
Low
117.00
Averages
297.10
High
390.00
About LEU
Centrus Energy Corp. is a supplier of nuclear fuel components for the nuclear power industry. Its segments include Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions. Its LEU segment supplies various components of nuclear fuel to commercial customers from its global network of suppliers. The LEU segment consists of two components: SWU and natural uranium hexafluoride. It supplies LEU and its components to both domestic and international utilities for use in nuclear reactors worldwide. It provides LEU from multiple sources, including its inventory, medium- and long-term supply contracts, and spot purchases. It also sells natural uranium hexafluoride and occasionally sells uranium concentrates. The Technical Solutions segment provides advanced engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. It is deploying uranium enrichment and other capabilities necessary to produce advanced nuclear fuel to power existing reactors around the world.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
