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

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) gapped down prior to trading on Wednesday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. 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 trading hands.

The company reported $0.79 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.42 by ($0.63). The company had revenue of $146.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $145.40 million. Centrus Energy had a net margin of 25.04% and a return on equity of 37.14%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year.

Centrus Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strategic EPC partner announced for Piketon expansion — Centrus said its subsidiary will work with Fluor as the EPC contractor on the previously announced multi‑billion dollar expansion of its Piketon, Ohio enrichment facility, a key step toward scaling HALEU/LEU production capacity. Centrus and Fluor Partner to Advance Major Expansion of Ohio Uranium Enrichment Plant
• Positive Sentiment: Large government awards and backlog support growth profile — Centrus reported selection by DOE for a potential $900M HALEU production award (subject to negotiation), NNSA intent to sole‑source certain enrichment activities, and a reported ~$2.3B commercial LEU backlog, all of which underpin future revenue visibility. Centrus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — Zacks moved Centrus to a Strong Buy (Zacks Rank #1), which can attract buyers and short‑term flows. Centrus Energy (LEU) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here’s What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported full‑year 2025 results showed modest top‑line growth and stronger cash — 2025 revenue $448.7M, gross profit $117.5M, net income $77.8M and unrestricted cash increased to $2.0B; these items improve balance sheet strength though the quarter had softness. Centrus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Company issued FY‑2026 outlook update (details limited in bulletin) — management provided 2026 guidance but public summaries were incomplete, so investors may await more color on forward EPS assumptions. Centrus Energy Corp.: Centrus Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results and Provides 2026 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings and revenue miss — Centrus reported Q4 EPS $0.79 vs. consensus ~$1.42 and revenue down ~3.6% YoY; the EPS miss and the large year‑ago EPS ($3.20) drove near‑term disappointment and selling pressure. Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction to the miss — Coverage noted shares sank in extended trading after the Q4 report, reflecting investor focus on the near‑term miss despite longer‑term contracts and backlog. Centrus Energy Stock Sinks After Q4 Earnings — Here’s Why

Analysts Set New Price Targets

LEU has been the subject of several recent research reports. William Blair restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Centrus Energy in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Evercore restated an “outperform” rating and set a $390.00 price target on shares of Centrus Energy in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating and set a $357.00 price objective on shares of Centrus Energy in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Centrus Energy in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Roth Mkm boosted their target price on shares of Centrus Energy from $117.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $253.08.

Institutional Trading of Centrus Energy

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Centrus Energy in the fourth quarter worth $30,000. RiverPark Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Centrus Energy during the 3rd quarter worth $33,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Centrus Energy by 157.7% during the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 183 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the period. Fulcrum Asset Management LLP purchased a new position in shares of Centrus Energy in the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Finally, Harbour Investments Inc. grew its position in Centrus Energy by 1,181.3% during the second quarter. Harbour Investments Inc. now owns 205 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 189 shares during the period. 49.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Centrus Energy Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $3.81 billion, a PE ratio of 32.03 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.23, a current ratio of 3.46 and a quick ratio of 2.79. The business’s fifty day moving average is $276.88 and its 200-day moving average is $274.26.

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.