Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) Shares Gap Down on Disappointing Earnings

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) gapped down prior to trading on Wednesday following a weaker than expected earnings announcement. The stock had previously closed at $264.99, but opened at $253.00. Centrus Energy shares last traded at $212.1040, with a volume of 1,005,507 shares.

The company reported $0.79 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.42 by ($0.63). Centrus Energy had a net margin of 17.34% and a return on equity of 21.15%. The business had revenue of $146.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $145.40 million. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

Centrus Energy News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Centrus Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strategic EPC deal with Fluor to expand the Piketon, Ohio uranium enrichment plant — strengthens execution capability for Centrus’ multi‑billion expansion program and reduces execution risk. Centrus and Fluor partner to advance major expansion of Ohio uranium enrichment plant
• Positive Sentiment: Company says a potential $900M Department of Energy HALEU production award is advancing and it projects 2026 revenue of $425M–$475M — a material contract and clearer revenue runway if finalized. Centrus projects $425M–$475M 2026 revenue as $900M HALEU award advances U.S. enrichment build-out
• Positive Sentiment: 2025 results show a stronger balance sheet (about $2.0B unrestricted cash) and a ~$2.3B commercial LEU backlog; management highlights progress on HALEU and NNSA interest — these support long‑term cash flow visibility. Centrus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment: Zacks upgraded Centrus to a “Strong Buy,” which may attract some buying interest despite near‑term weakness. Centrus Energy (LEU) Upgraded to Strong Buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings‑call commentary and investor materials frame growth plans amid market challenges — useful context but not a catalyst by itself. Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly miss: Centrus reported Q4 EPS of $0.79 vs. consensus ~$1.42 (and EPS down sharply year‑over‑year); revenue was roughly flat to slightly down year‑over‑year — the EPS shortfall triggered the selloff and heavier trading volume. Centrus Energy Falls on 4Q Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: multiple outlets note shares slid and extended losses after the miss — near‑term investor focus is on quarterly profitability and clarity on FY‑2026 earnings guidance, which appears to be a source of uncertainty. Why Are Centrus Energy Shares Sliding On Wednesday?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. UBS Group set a $245.00 target price on shares of Centrus Energy in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Northland Securities set a $325.00 price objective on Centrus Energy in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Roth Mkm reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $137.00 price objective on shares of Centrus Energy in a research note on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of Centrus Energy from $245.00 to $242.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $390.00 target price on shares of Centrus Energy in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $254.08.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Centrus Energy

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Centrus Energy by 5,000.0% in the fourth quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 102 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. RiverPark Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Centrus Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP bought a new stake in Centrus Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Centrus Energy during the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Rothschild Investment LLC grew its holdings in shares of Centrus Energy by 54.9% in the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 127 shares of the company’s stock valued at $39,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. 49.96% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Centrus Energy Trading Down 20.5%

The firm has a market cap of $3.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.49 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23, a current ratio of 3.46 and a quick ratio of 2.79. The business has a 50-day moving average of $275.73 and a 200-day moving average of $273.82.

Centrus Energy Company Profile

Centrus Energy Corp is a U.S.-based supplier of nuclear fuel and enrichment services, specializing in the production of low-enriched uranium (LEU) for commercial power reactors and highly enriched uranium for naval propulsion. Through its Centrus Global subsidiary, the company provides technical support, fuel fabrication services and recycled uranium products to utilities operating light-water reactors. Centrus also develops advanced centrifuge technologies aimed at improving enrichment efficiency and reducing the cost of nuclear fuel.

Originally founded as the United States Enrichment Corporation (USEC) in 1998 following a spin-out from the U.S.