Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
Company Info
SIC1400
Composite FIGIBBG000BQ2JM1
CIK0001065059
IPOJul 23, 1998
Sectormining & quarrying of nonmetallic minerals (no fuels)
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Centrus Energy Corp., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) has returned -26.08% so far this year and 261.00% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, LEU has achieved an annualized return of 45.10%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
LEU
1M-8.12%
6M-47.50%
YTD-26.08%
1Y261.00%
5Y50.28%
10Y45.10%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
12.28%
-27.44%
-10.29%
2.16%
2025
21.89%
16.32%
-32.86%
7.16%
79.06%
46.50%
24.39%
0.25%
61.10%
20.88%
-26.07%
-2.90%
2024
-7.84%
-20.49%
1.49%
3.25%
12.72%
-14.94%
0.53%
-9.84%
41.91%
89.57%
-14.39%
-28.24%
2023
24.39%
8.74%
-28.11%
-9.96%
0.92%
12.35%
15.34%
26.22%
17.15%
-6.57%
-6.10%
9.13%
2022
-15.47%
4.21%
-27.01%
-17.38%
-6.57%
-4.81%
33.94%
51.58%
-16.71%
12.56%
-20.87%
-15.37%
2021
-11.50%
14.47%
-1.33%
-2.72%
-4.63%
14.69%
-8.38%
20.41%
35.36%
46.32%
-2.46%
-12.05%
2020
-8.14%
22.96%
-36.63%
29.04%
28.28%
16.74%
49.34%
-27.95%
-23.98%
14.37%
54.06%
49.23%
2019
60.37%
18.25%
-7.92%
17.89%
-11.18%
7.95%
-2.10%
-0.31%
15.14%
36.31%
6.90%
27.64%
2018
-2.77%
-6.96%
-3.53%
2.25%
-3.01%
-4.70%
-11.71%
-26.45%
12.55%
-18.59%
30.84%
-32.65%
2017
-16.26%
14.26%
0.67%
-15.06%
-3.85%
-16.07%
-1.64%
-9.57%
-2.10%
6.12%
8.08%
-7.31%
2016
-26.33%
-6.19%
11.19%
-3.67%
8.81%
15.90%
-2.02%
67.78%
-8.86%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of LEU compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Centrus Energy Corp. volatility is 4.02%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
2.45B
1.09B
796.20M
705.50M
572.40M
486.30M
455.90M
571.70M
675.30M
713.50M
820.70M
1.18B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
765.10M
161.40M
32.30M
-74.10M
-141.90M
-320.60M
-336.90M
-321.90M
-218.90M
-236.10M
-165.70M
-
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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Centrus Energy is leveraging Palantir's platform for classified and unclassified system integration in domestic nuclear enrichment, representing high-stakes, long-duration contracts tied to national security and energy independence.
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The Motley Fool•James Brumley
AI Insight
Supplies enriched uranium essential for nuclear operations and provides nuclear material-handling equipment. Consistently profitable since 2020, and World Nuclear Association expects enriched uranium demand to more than double by 2040, creating strong tailwinds for the company.
Oklo and Centrus Energy have agreed to pursue a joint venture focused on HALEU production and fuel-cycle technologies. While both companies stand to benefit from nuclear energy expansion, Centrus Energy is rated as the better buy today due to its established and profitable business, whereas Oklo remains years away from commercial operations despite securing a major Meta partnership for a 1.2 GW power campus in Ohio.
The Motley Fool•Courtney Carlsen
AI Insight
Centrus is already profitable with an established business, holds the only NRC-approved HALEU production facility, and has secured a $900 million DOE task order to expand capacity, positioning it as the better near-term investment despite significant capital requirements ahead.
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Benzinga•Lekha Gupta
AI Insight
Partnership with Palantir identifies $300M in cost savings, stock up 169.87% over 12 months, Buy rating with $205.63 price target, strategic expansion of domestic uranium enrichment capacity
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Benzinga•Lekha Gupta
AI Insight
Partnership with Oklo to rebuild U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain; collaboration leverages existing Piketon facility for HALEU deconversion services, supporting growing demand for advanced reactor fuels
Centrus Energy, America's only NRC-licensed HALEU producer, is positioned to benefit from surging nuclear power demand driven by AI data centers and government initiatives to triple nuclear energy production. The company has a $2.3 billion backlog, strong cash position ($1.95 billion), and is investing heavily in expansion. Despite an 83% surge over the past 12 months, the author believes the stock's growth is justified by solid fundamentals rather than hype.
The Motley Fool•James Hires
AI Insight
Company is the only NRC-licensed HALEU producer with strong fundamentals including $2.3B backlog, 13% revenue CAGR (2020-2025), healthy balance sheet with $1.95B cash, major government contracts ($900M DOE order), and strategic partnerships. Positioned to capitalize on nuclear energy demand surge from AI and government initiatives.
President Trump's directive to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity combined with surging AI data center energy demands is creating a structural supply deficit for uranium and nuclear fuel. Major energy companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on this trend through acquisitions, facility expansions, and exploration programs, with significant government support including $2.7 billion in DOE funding for domestic enrichment capacity.
Benzinga•Prnewswire
AI Insight
Awarded $900M by DOE for uranium enrichment facility expansion in Ohio; secured $2.3B in LEU purchase commitments from utilities; raised $1.2B in private capital; positioned to benefit from structural uranium supply deficit
Nuclear energy is experiencing a revival as countries commit to increasing capacity, with the U.S. aiming to quadruple nuclear energy by 2050. Cameco and Centrus Energy are positioned to benefit from growing demand and supply constraints due to geopolitical risks limiting Russian uranium exports. Both stocks have surged significantly but recently pulled back, presenting buying opportunities for long-term investors despite expensive valuations.
The Motley Fool•Courtney Carlsen
AI Insight
Only licensed producer of HALEU for commercial and national security applications. Awarded $900 million task order to expand uranium enrichment capacity domestically, addressing urgent need to replace Russian-sourced enriched uranium which comprises ~25% of U.S. imports.
Centrus Energy (LEU) stock dropped 9.05% in after-hours trading following Q4 earnings that missed analyst expectations on both earnings per share (79 cents vs. $1.28 estimate) and revenue ($146.2M vs. $146.34M estimate). Despite the miss, the company highlighted a $2.3 billion LEU sales backlog and a $900 million government HALEU enrichment award, projecting 2026 revenue between $425-475 million.
Benzinga•Erica Kollmann
AI Insight
Stock declined 9.05% following earnings that missed both EPS and revenue estimates. While the company highlighted positive developments including a $900M government award and $2.3B backlog, the immediate market reaction was negative due to the earnings miss, indicating investor disappointment with near-term performance relative to expectations.
Centrus Energy (LEU) surged 264% in 2025 as the U.S. nuclear energy sector gains momentum under Trump administration policies aimed at quadrupling domestic nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050. As the only U.S. company licensed to produce HALEU (high-assay, low-enriched uranium) for advanced reactors, Centrus benefits from federal backing, a $3.9 billion backlog extending through 2040, and a ban on Russian uranium imports taking effect by 2028. The company reported 30% YoY revenue growth and over 1,000% surge in operating income in Q3 2025.
The Motley Fool•Neha Chamaria
AI Insight
Strong 264% stock surge in 2025, significant backlog through 2040, exceptional financial growth (30% revenue growth, 1000%+ operating income increase), exclusive HALEU production capability, federal government support, and favorable regulatory environment with Russian uranium import ban creating long-term growth tailwinds.