Disciplined Investors L.L.C. bought a new stake in Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 42,000 shares of the basic materials company’s stock, valued at approximately $491,000.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of UEC. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in Uranium Energy by 32.2% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 47,247,813 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $551,854,000 after buying an additional 11,521,597 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in Uranium Energy in the fourth quarter worth about $118,019,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in Uranium Energy by 9.9% in the third quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 26,599,686 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $354,847,000 after buying an additional 2,393,683 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its position in Uranium Energy by 9.5% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 23,046,686 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $156,717,000 after buying an additional 2,000,516 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. increased its position in Uranium Energy by 235.9% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,844,239 shares of the basic materials company’s stock worth $37,942,000 after buying an additional 1,997,550 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 62.28% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have commented on the company. TD Securities reduced their price target on Uranium Energy from $22.00 to $21.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Roth Mkm set a $17.00 price target on Uranium Energy in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $18.00 target price on shares of Uranium Energy in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, HC Wainwright reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $26.75 target price on shares of Uranium Energy in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. One research 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. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $17.66.
Key Uranium Energy News
Here are the key news stories impacting Uranium Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Investor attention is rising on the nuclear power trade as AI’s surging energy needs highlight uranium as a potential long-term beneficiary, which could support demand for UEC shares. AI’s Power Crunch Is Putting Uranium Energy Back on Investors’ Watchlists
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street broker sentiment remains upbeat on UEC, with recent articles noting that analysts’ recommendations lean bullish, reinforcing the stock’s momentum. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Uranium Energy (UEC): Should You Buy?
- Positive Sentiment: Uranium Energy announced it will report fiscal 2026 third-quarter results on June 9, a near-term catalyst that can keep traders focused on the stock ahead of earnings. Uranium Energy Corp Provides Date for Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results, Conference Call, and Webcast
- Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary also noted that UEC may be trading above some intrinsic value estimates, which could temper enthusiasm even after the recent rally. Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) Stock Up 13.6% but GF Value Says Overvalued — GF Score: 44/100
- Negative Sentiment: Some valuation-focused analysis questions whether the stock is still attractive after its sharp run-up, suggesting potential downside if investors shift from theme-driven buying to fundamentals. Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Uranium Energy (UEC): Should You Buy?
Uranium Energy Price Performance
NYSEAMERICAN UEC opened at $14.09 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.91 billion, a PE ratio of -117.42 and a beta of 1.12. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $14.06 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $14.29. Uranium Energy Corp. has a 1-year low of $5.90 and a 1-year high of $20.34.
Uranium Energy (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly 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 firm had revenue of $20.20 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.85 million. On average, analysts anticipate that Uranium Energy Corp. will post -0.12 EPS for the current fiscal year.
About Uranium Energy
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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