Q3 EPS Estimates for Centrus Energy Reduced by HC Wainwright

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) – Stock analysts at HC Wainwright dropped their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Centrus Energy in a note issued to investors on Friday, August 7th. HC Wainwright analyst S. Joshi now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.75) for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of ($0.29). HC Wainwright has a “Buy” rating and a $300.00 price target on the stock. The consensus estimate for Centrus Energy’s current full-year earnings is $2.60 per share. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Centrus Energy’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.84 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $2.97 EPS, FY2028 earnings at $3.86 EPS, FY2029 earnings at $4.99 EPS and FY2030 earnings at $7.02 EPS.

Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $1.77 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $1.03. Centrus Energy had a net margin of 10.23% and a return on equity of 7.06%. The business had revenue of $176.10 million for the quarter. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.59 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

LEU has been the topic of several other research reports. Citigroup cut their price target on shares of Centrus Energy from $224.00 to $218.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 8th. Roth Capital reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $188.00 target price on shares of Centrus Energy in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Centrus Energy in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Needham & Company LLC cut their price objective on Centrus Energy from $264.00 to $262.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Centrus Energy from $178.00 to $180.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Centrus Energy presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $246.17.

Centrus Energy Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of NYSE:LEU opened at $188.77 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 5.39, a quick ratio of 4.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39. The firm has a market cap of $3.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 85.80, a PEG ratio of 24.59 and a beta of 1.36. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $170.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $196.54. Centrus Energy has a 12-month low of $142.13 and a 12-month high of $464.25.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Centrus Energy

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in LEU. Comerica Bank boosted its position in Centrus Energy by 589.5% during the first quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 655 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 560 shares during the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada increased its position in Centrus Energy by 57.6% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 17,266 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,074,000 after purchasing an additional 6,312 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its position in Centrus Energy by 45.6% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 54,315 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,379,000 after purchasing an additional 17,014 shares during the last quarter. Creative Planning purchased a new stake in shares of Centrus Energy during the 2nd quarter worth about $435,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its stake in shares of Centrus Energy by 12.1% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 8,497 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,556,000 after purchasing an additional 917 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 49.96% of the company’s stock.

Centrus Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised several earnings forecasts. Northland Securities increased its estimates for Q4 2026 EPS to $0.85 from $0.67, FY2026 EPS to $1.54 from $1.30, and FY2027 EPS to $0.91 from $0.62. The revisions signal improving expectations for Centrus Energy’s near- and medium-term profitability. Centrus Energy analyst estimates
• Positive Sentiment: HC Wainwright maintained a Buy rating and $300 price target while lifting its long-range EPS forecasts: FY2027 to $2.97 from $2.18, FY2028 to $3.86 from $3.02, FY2029 to $4.99 from $4.09, and FY2030 to $7.02 from $6.06. The sharp increases reinforce the potential for substantial earnings growth if Centrus’s uranium-enrichment expansion progresses as expected. HC Wainwright Centrus Energy estimates
• Positive Sentiment: A newly reported reactor-fuel contract is expected to help fund Centrus Energy’s enrichment buildout. The agreement supports revenue visibility and strengthens the company’s strategic position amid growing demand for nuclear fuel. Centrus Energy secures reactor fuel contract
• Positive Sentiment: Federal nuclear-development plans could expand the company’s opportunity set. The Department of Energy narrowed competition for proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses to five states, potentially creating contracting and investment opportunities across the nuclear supply chain, although no direct Centrus award was announced. Unlocking $50 Billion Across the Nuclear Value Chain
• Negative Sentiment: HC Wainwright lowered its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to a loss of $0.75 from a loss of $0.29. The weaker near-term forecast could limit enthusiasm despite the firm’s bullish longer-term outlook. HC Wainwright quarterly estimate
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation remains a risk for investors. Centrus Energy trades at a high earnings multiple, while estimates vary widely between analysts; the company’s current-year consensus EPS is $2.60. A recent fair-value assessment edged lower as analysts balanced long-term growth prospects against execution and industry risks. Centrus Energy fair value assessment

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.