Centrus Energy (LEU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Centrus Energy Corp. is a U.S.-based nuclear fuel supplier specializing in uranium enrichment and fuel services for commercial and government customers. The company operates advanced gas centrifuge facilities and provides enriched uranium (uranium hexafluoride, UF6) to produce fuel for nuclear power reactors. Centrus leverages proprietary technology to support the reliable, safe and secure supply of low-enriched uranium (LEU) around the world.

In addition to enrichment services, Centrus offers downblending of highly enriched uranium (HEU) into reactor-ready LEU, delivery logistics and storage solutions. Its product portfolio addresses the full fuel cycle, from feedstock procurement to conversion, enrichment and fuel qualification. Centrus also conducts research and development to advance centrifuge efficiency, proliferation resistance and safeguards that meet stringent regulatory standards.

The company serves a global customer base that includes utilities in North America, Europe and Asia, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy and other government agencies. Centrus maintains strategic partnerships and long-term contracts with reactor operators and fuel fabricators, ensuring continuity of supply in a market that underpins nearly 20% of global electricity production. Its operations adhere to international non-proliferation treaties and ISO-certified quality systems.

Originally established as the United States Enrichment Corporation in 1992 after the privatization of the U.S. enrichment enterprise, the business rebranded as Centrus Energy in 2014 to reflect its broader technology and services focus. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Centrus is led by President and CEO Daniel Poneman, a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, supported by a senior management team with deep expertise in nuclear engineering, government affairs and global supply chain management.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $170.95 to $177.42
• 50-Day Range: $69.00 to $192.25
• 52-Week Range: $33.51 to $211.31
• Volume: 462,090 shs
• Average Volume: 859,694 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.01 billion
• P/E Ratio: 40.04
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $165.63
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Centrus Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Centrus Energy scored higher than 34% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 143rd out of 191 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Centrus Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Centrus Energy has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Centrus Energy is 40.04, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Centrus Energy is 40.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 94.69.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Centrus Energy has a P/B Ratio of 18.34. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

19.76% of the float of Centrus Energy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Centrus Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Centrus Energy has recently increased by 12.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Centrus Energy does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Centrus Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

19.76% of the float of Centrus Energy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Centrus Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Centrus Energy has recently increased by 12.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.81

News Sentiment

Centrus Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Centrus Energy this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

61 people have searched for LEU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 30% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 28 people have added Centrus Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -32% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Centrus Energy insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $577,157.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.00% of the stock of Centrus Energy is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

49.96% of the stock of Centrus Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LEU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LEU shares performed this year?

Centrus Energy's stock was trading at $66.61 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, LEU shares have increased by 165.1% and is now trading at $176.58.

How were Centrus Energy's earnings last quarter?

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $1.60 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.08) by $1.68. Centrus Energy's quarterly revenue was up 67.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

How do I buy shares of Centrus Energy?

Shares of LEU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Centrus Energy own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Centrus Energy investors own include McKesson (MCK), Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Comcast (CMCSA), Edwards Lifesciences (EW) and Toronto Dominion Bank (TD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Mining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals, except fuels
• Sub-Industry: Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining
• Current Symbol: NYSE:LEU
• CIK: 1065059
• Web: www.centrusenergy.com
• Phone: (301) 564-3200
• Fax: 301-564-3201
• Employees: 280
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $165.63
• High Stock Price Target: $300.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $58.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -6.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
• Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $6.39
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 40.01
• Forward P/E Ratio: 67.10
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $73.20 million
• Net Margins: 16.56%
• Pretax Margin: 16.52%
• Return on Equity: 84.09%
• Return on Assets: 9.44%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 3.09
• Current Ratio: 2.93
• Quick Ratio: 2.46

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $471.40 million
• Price / Sales: 6.38
• Cash Flow: $8.49 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 20.79
• Book Value: $9.63 per share
• Price / Book: 18.32

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 17,037,000
• Free Float: 16,597,000
• Market Cap: $3.01 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.36