Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) Faces Market Challenges Despite Nuclear Industry Role

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Feb 11, 2026

• Roth Capital sets a price target of $137 for Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU), indicating a potential decline of approximately -36.41%.
• Centrus Energy reports disappointing Q4 2025 financial results with revenue of $146.2 million and EPS of $0.79, missing estimates.
• The stock has experienced a significant drop of 19.3% in trading, with a current price of $209.12 and a market capitalization of approximately $3.66 billion.

Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU) is a key player in the nuclear fuel industry, offering uranium enrichment services essential for nuclear power generation. The company operates in a competitive market that is highly influenced by regulatory changes and the overall demand for energy.

On February 11, 2026, Roth Capital set a price target of $137 for Centrus Energy (NYSE:LEU). At that time, the stock was trading at $215.43, suggesting a significant potential decrease of approximately -36.41% from the target. This forecast by Roth Capital reflects an expectation of a downward trend in the stock's value, in line with recent market movements.

Centrus Energy's financial performance has recently been underwhelming, with the company's stock erasing a 9.2% gain earlier in 2026. This decline followed the announcement of disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company's revenue for Q4 2025 was reported at $146.2 million, slightly below the expected $147.1 million and marking a 3.6% decrease from the previous year.

The earnings per share (EPS) for the same period were $0.79, significantly lower than the consensus estimate of $1.63. This also represents a decline from the diluted EPS of $3.20 and $3.58 reported in the fourth quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The negative investor reaction to these results has contributed to the current price drop of the stock.

As of 11:38 a.m. ET, shares of Centrus Energy have fallen by 19.3%, with the stock currently priced at $209.12. The stock has seen a substantial decrease of 21.08%, with a drop of $55.87. Today's trading session recorded a low of $207.36 and a high of $256.50. The company's market capitalization is approximately $3.66 billion, with a trading volume of 2,321,611 shares.