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Cameco (CCJ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$88.06 -0.06 (-0.07%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$88.42 +0.35 (+0.40%)
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Cameco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
12

Based on 17 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Cameco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 17 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for CCJ.

Consensus Price Target

$148.68
68.84% Upside
According to the 17 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Cameco, the average price target is $148.68. The highest price target for CCJ is $202.00, while the lowest price target for CCJ is $97.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 68.84% from the current price of $88.06.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CCJ Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/25/25 to 9/25/26
1 Month Ago
8/26/25 to 8/26/26
3 Months Ago
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Year Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$148.68$145.68$147.42$89.55
Forecasted Upside68.84% Upside35.51% Upside41.01% Upside4.56% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyBuy

CCJ Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CCJ Price Targets by Month

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Cameco Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCamecoEnergy CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.45
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside68.74% Upside42.29% Upside19.24% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/3/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$138.00+43.04%
8/12/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)
8/12/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$129.00 ➝ $130.00+31.34%
8/4/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$104.00 ➝ $97.00+7.96%
7/15/2026 Reiterated RatingPositive
7/9/2026Lower TargetBuy$143.00 ➝ $140.00+47.58%
6/29/2026Boost TargetOutperform$160.00 ➝ $175.00+67.40%
6/15/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$135.00+26.42%
5/6/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$175.00+52.92%
4/20/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform
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3/26/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/9/2026 Boost Target$202.00+89.85%
2/18/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/18/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$100.00 ➝ $171.20+51.67%
2/4/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$131.00+4.01%
1/14/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
11/10/2025Initiated CoverageNeutral$140.00+51.68%
11/6/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/22/2025 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
9/9/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform$102.00+32.16%
8/29/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform
4/4/2025Initiated CoverageBuy
3/12/2025UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/4/2024UpgradeStrong-Buy

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Should I Buy Cameco Stock? CCJ Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Cameco pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Cameco
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Cameco Co.:

  • The potential for significant value creation is highlighted by recent reports suggesting that a Westinghouse listing this fall could turn a $2.1 billion investment into $24 billion, offering a substantial upside opportunity for shareholders.
  • The stock is currently trading at $90.82, which is significantly below the average analyst price target of $148.68, indicating that the market may be undervaluing the company relative to professional forecasts.
  • Institutional interest remains strong, with major investors like Amundi increasing their stake by 13.7% in the second quarter and new positions opened by firms such as Nykredit A S and FirstWave Capital Management LLC, signaling confidence in the company's long-term trajectory.
  • The company maintains a solid financial position with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14 and a current ratio of 3.06, providing a strong balance sheet that can support operations and growth initiatives without excessive financial risk.
  • Cameco Co. benefits from a diversified business model that includes uranium mining, fuel services, and nuclear reactor technology through Westinghouse, reducing reliance on a single commodity price and providing multiple revenue streams.

Cameco
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Cameco Co. for these reasons:

  • Recent earnings results showed a significant miss, with the company reporting $0.13 in earnings per share for the quarter, falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.26, which may raise concerns about near-term profitability.
  • Revenue has declined by 6.8% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, suggesting that the company is facing headwinds in its core business operations that could impact future growth.
  • The stock has experienced a notable decline from its 52-week high of $135.24 to the current price of $90.82, indicating a bearish trend that may continue as investors reassess the company's valuation.
  • Some analysts have recently downgraded the stock, with Wall Street Zen cutting its rating to "Sell" and Weiss Ratings lowering its rating to "hold (c-)," reflecting growing skepticism about the company's future performance.
  • Weather-related production disruptions have weighed on the company's operations, as noted in recent investor letters, which could lead to further volatility in supply and earnings if such events continue to occur.

CCJ Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 17 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Cameco is $148.68, with a high forecast of $202.00 and a low forecast of $97.00.

17 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Cameco in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CCJ shares.

According to analysts, Cameco's stock has a predicted upside of 68.84% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Cameco's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Cameco has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Royal Bank Of Canada, Truist Financial, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Cameco more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Cameco is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CCJ compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Cameco analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/3/2026.
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