Q1 EPS Estimates for Centrus Energy Lowered by HC Wainwright

Key Points

• HC Wainwright cut its Q1 2026 EPS estimate for Centrus Energy (LEU) from $0.59 to $0.27 and now forecasts FY2026 EPS of $3.67 with long‑term growth to $8.55 by FY2030.
• Street sentiment is mixed but mildly positive—MarketBeat shows a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” with a consensus target of $270.64, while analysts’ ratings range from Strong Buy to Sell; the stock trades near $219 with a P/E of 52.66 and a 1‑year range of $66.38–$464.25.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU - Free Report) - Research analysts at HC Wainwright reduced their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Centrus Energy in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, April 22nd. HC Wainwright analyst S. Joshi now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $0.27 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.59. The consensus estimate for Centrus Energy's current full-year earnings is $3.06 per share. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Centrus Energy's Q2 2026 earnings at $1.26 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.10 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.04 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $3.67 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $4.14 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $5.13 EPS, FY2029 earnings at $6.37 EPS and FY2030 earnings at $8.55 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on LEU. Roth Mkm restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $137.00 price target on shares of Centrus Energy in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $246.00 price target on shares of Centrus Energy in a report on Thursday, February 12th. William Blair restated an "outperform" rating on shares of Centrus Energy in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced 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, Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Centrus Energy from $292.00 to $225.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, February 18th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $270.64.

Centrus Energy Trading Up 1.2%

Shares of LEU opened at $219.61 on Friday. Centrus Energy has a 1-year low of $66.38 and a 1-year high of $464.25. The company has a 50-day moving average of $197.33 and a 200 day moving average of $260.99. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.66 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.54, a current ratio of 5.59 and a quick ratio of 4.83.

Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The company reported $0.79 earnings per share 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 15.52%. The company had revenue of $146.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $145.40 million. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 3.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Centrus Energy

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in Centrus Energy by 5,000.0% during the fourth quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 102 shares of the company's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Centrus Energy in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. RiverPark Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Centrus Energy in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Centrus Energy in the third quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Centrus Energy in the fourth quarter valued at about $36,000. 49.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Centrus Energy

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.

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