Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) Shares Gap Down After Earnings Miss

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) gapped down before the market opened on Wednesday following a dissappointing 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 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.42 by ($0.63). Centrus Energy had a return on equity of 21.15% and a net margin of 17.34%.The firm had revenue of $146.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $145.40 million. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 3.6% on a year-over-year basis.

More Centrus Energy News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Signed Fluor as EPC partner to advance the multi‑billion‑dollar expansion of its Piketon, Ohio uranium enrichment plant — strengthens Centrus’s execution capability for ramping U.S. enrichment capacity. Centrus and Fluor Partner to Advance Major Expansion of Ohio Uranium Enrichment Plant
• Positive Sentiment: Centrus reiterated that a ~$900M HALEU award is advancing U.S. enrichment build‑out and provided 2026 revenue guidance of $425M–$475M, signaling a clear revenue pathway if projects proceed on schedule. Centrus projects $425M–$475M 2026 revenue as $900M HALEU award advances U.S. enrichment build-out
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue for the quarter was roughly in line with expectations (slight variance across reports), producing a mixed read on current operations versus near‑term profitability. Centrus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary is split on valuation after the pullback — some analysts view the drop as a buying opportunity while others remain cautious until execution and margins stabilize. Is Centrus Energy (LEU) Still Attractively Priced After Its Recent Share Price Pullback
• Negative Sentiment: Reported Q4 EPS of $0.79 missed consensus (~$1.42), triggering the initial sell‑off as investors focused on near‑term profitability shortfalls. Centrus Energy Falls on 4Q Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Shares continued to slide on high volume after the earnings miss, reflecting investor concern about execution risk, funding needs for the expansion and near‑term margin pressure. Why Are Centrus Energy Shares Sliding On Wednesday?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on the stock. B. Riley Financial increased their target price on shares of Centrus Energy from $221.00 to $315.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 22nd. UBS Group set a $245.00 price objective on shares of Centrus Energy in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Centrus Energy from $245.00 to $242.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 5th. William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Centrus Energy in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Roth Mkm reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $137.00 target price on shares of Centrus Energy in a research report on Wednesday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $252.92.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LEU. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. RiverPark Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Centrus Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP purchased a new position in shares of Centrus Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in Centrus Energy in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Finally, Rothschild Investment LLC grew its position in Centrus Energy by 54.9% during the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 127 shares of the company’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. 49.96% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Centrus Energy Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 3.46, a quick ratio of 2.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23. The company has a market cap of $3.38 billion, a PE ratio of 44.53 and a beta of 1.21. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $273.87 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $273.21.

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.