Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Acquires 103,972 Shares of Uranium Energy Corp. $UEC

Key Points

• Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH increased its stake in Uranium Energy Corp. (UEC) by 103,972 shares (a 7.7% rise), now holding 1,460,614 shares worth about $17.12 million (≈0.30% of the company).
• Wall Street consensus rates UEC a Moderate Buy (1 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 2 Hold) with an average price target of $17.66 and individual targets as high as $26.75.
• UEC reported Q results with EPS of (‑$0.03) meeting estimates and revenue of $20.2 million beating expectations; the stock trades around $14 with a 52‑week range of $5.03–$20.34 and a $6.89 billion market cap.

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH grew its holdings in Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC - Free Report) by 7.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,460,614 shares of the basic materials company's stock after purchasing an additional 103,972 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned about 0.30% of Uranium Energy worth $17,122,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Uranium Energy in the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC boosted its stake in shares of Uranium Energy by 159.1% in the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 3,094 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 1,900 shares during the last quarter. Strategic Advocates LLC purchased a new position in shares of Uranium Energy in the 3rd quarter worth $40,000. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Uranium Energy by 31.0% in the 3rd quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 4,654 shares of the basic materials company's stock worth $62,000 after buying an additional 1,100 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP purchased a new position in shares of Uranium Energy in the 3rd quarter worth $67,000. 62.28% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UEC has been the topic of a number of research reports. Roth Mkm set a $17.00 price target on Uranium Energy in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. TD Securities dropped their price target on Uranium Energy from $22.00 to $21.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a "buy" rating and issued a $18.00 price target on shares of Uranium Energy in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, HC Wainwright raised their price target on Uranium Energy from $26.50 to $26.75 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $17.66.

Uranium Energy Stock Performance

NYSEAMERICAN UEC opened at $14.05 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $6.89 billion, a PE ratio of -117.08 and a beta of 1.18. The business's fifty day moving average is $14.23 and its 200 day moving average is $14.25. Uranium Energy Corp. has a fifty-two week low of $5.03 and a fifty-two week high of $20.34.

Uranium Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, March 10th. The basic materials company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.03). The company had revenue of $20.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $12.85 million. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Uranium Energy Corp. will post -0.1 EPS for the current year.

Uranium Energy Profile

Uranium Energy Corp. is a uranium mining and exploration company focused on the development and production of uranium through in-situ recovery (ISR) methods. The company's core activities include operating ISR projects, advancing exploration properties, and engaging in joint ventures to secure uranium supply for nuclear power generation. Uranium Energy's approach emphasizes environmentally conscious extraction techniques that minimize land disturbance and water usage compared with conventional mining.

The company's primary producing asset is the Hobson ISR facility in South Texas, which commenced production to supply uranium concentrate to nuclear utilities.

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