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LEU Stock Forecast: Centrus Energy Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$174
+2.01% on the day

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Centrus Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $240 — +38.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 9 of 100 as at 3 Sept 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$3.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
9 / 100
Median analyst target
$240
Analysts covering
18
Revenue$176.1M+14.0% y/y
Operating income$10.4M
Net income$16.8M
Free cash flow−$53.2M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.1%
1M
−8.1%
YTD
−28.4%
1Y
−12.6%
From 52W high
−60.1%
From 52W low
+18.6%
$147
$436
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LEU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Centrus Energy Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Sept 2026
9 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
59
Momentum
34
Quality
31
Size
29
Value
29
Growth
25
Accruals
16
Volatility
16
Issuance
10

Revisions (59): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Issuance (10): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

LEU stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LEU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300$350$400Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LEUHigh $340Median $240Low $180

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says18 analysts
12 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $180Median $240High $340

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +38.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Sept 2026JefferiesInitiatesHold$169
25 Aug 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$246 → $216
19 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$170 → $185
18 Aug 2026BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight$207
18 Aug 2026BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight$207
7 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$390 → $337
7 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
7 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
7 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$178 → $180
7 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$264 → $262
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
29 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$236 → $178
14 July 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
14 July 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy$215
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$240 → $205
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
9 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$314 → $264
9 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
22 June 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LEU appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

LEU vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Centrus Energy Corp. returned −12.6% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LEU vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26LEUS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

LEU analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−16.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
90.2×

Cheaper than 8% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.2×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / book
4.0×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
268.3×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.0%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−41.9%

Higher than 12% of US stocks

Gross margin
28.3%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.3%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Net margin
10.2%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.1%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.0%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Dividend yield
88.9%

Higher than 98% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Centrus Energy Corp. has a market value of $3.4B and an enterprise value of $2.7B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $473.9M. The latest quarter grew 14.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $48.5M, a 10.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.20.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$163.8M, after $108.8M of capital spending.

  • Centrus Energy Corp. spent $0.0 on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 20.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 90.2×; forward P/E: 44.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 88.91%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Centrus Energy Corp. employs 467 people — $1.0M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LEU vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUranium
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LEUCentrus Energy Corp.$3.4B
9
UECUranium Energy Corp.$5.5B
14
UROYUranium Royalty Corp.$1.7B
59
NUCLEagle Nuclear Energy Corp.$201.1M
3
BTUPeabody Energy Corp.*$3.4B
41
LBRTLiberty Energy, Inc.*$3.3B
30
TRMDTorm PLC*$3.4B
92

* Nearest Energy names by size — few uranium companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Centrus Energy Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest LEU news & analysis

Centrus Energy (LEU) Down 4.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026negative

Centrus Energy (LEU) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 4.3% in the period since that report. The article examines whether the shares can rebound going forward.

Why it matters — Investors tracking LEU would care because the post-earnings decline raises questions about the stock's near-term direction and whether the recent drop marks a buying opportunity or continued weakness.

This Unstoppable Trend Could Mint the Industrial Sector's Next Big Winners

The Motley Fool · 2 Sept 2026positive

The article highlights projections that data centers could rise to 20% of U.S. electricity use by 2035 from about 5% today, and notes that countries worldwide are aiming to significantly expand nuclear energy capacity by 2050.

Why it matters — Growing electricity demand from data centers and global nuclear capacity targets point to stronger long-term demand for uranium, which is central to Centrus Energy's business.

Centrus Energy: The Backlog Is Now Real

Seeking Alpha · 31 Aug 2026positive

Centrus Energy's Q2 results showed execution ahead of schedule, with the removal of $3 billion in financial contingencies converting its backlog into definitive contracts. HALEU is now a booked business, supported by the X-energy agreement and Oklo letter of intent, providing prepayments and non-dilutive funding.

Why it matters — A LEU watcher would care because the conversion of backlog to definitive contracts and booked HALEU business materially de-risks Centrus's revenue base and provides non-dilutive funding for its buildout.

UUUU vs. LEU: Which Uranium Stock Offers Better Potential?

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Centrus Energy and Energy Fuels, concluding that Centrus appears better positioned as nuclear demand grows, backed by its HALEU strategy, backlog, and expanding enrichment.

Why it matters — LEU watchers would care because the report highlights Centrus's competitive edge and growth drivers in uranium enrichment amid rising nuclear demand.

Centrus Hosts Governor DeWine and JobsOhio at Piketon Uranium Enrichment Facility

PRNewsWire · 24 Aug 2026positive

Centrus hosted Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and JobsOhio at its Piketon uranium enrichment facility. The visit highlighted Ohio's role in U.S. energy security, advanced manufacturing, and the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain, with participation from state, federal, and industry leaders.

Why it matters — A visit by state and economic-development officials at the Piketon facility signals growing governmental and stakeholder attention on Centrus and its role in the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LEU stock

What is the LEU stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Centrus Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $240, with estimates ranging from $180 to $340. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LEU stock a buy right now?

Of the 18 analysts covering Centrus Energy Corp., 12 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Centrus Energy Corp. 9 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LEU?

As at 3 Sept 2026, Centrus Energy Corp. ranks 9 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (59 of 100).

Will LEU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +38.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Centrus Energy Corp. 9 out of 100 as at 3 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LEU stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Centrus Energy Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LEU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $180 to $340 over the next 12 months.

How has LEU stock performed over the past year?

Centrus Energy Corp. returned -12.6% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Centrus Energy Corp. do?

Centrus Energy Corp. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Centrus Energy Corp., a U.S.-based supplier of nuclear fuel and related services for the nuclear power industry.

What is the latest news on LEU?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Sept 2026): "Centrus Energy (LEU) Down 4.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?". Centrus Energy (LEU) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 4.3% in the period since that report. The article examines whether the shares can rebound going forward.

Company

About Centrus Energy Corp.

Centrus Energy Corp. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Centrus Energy Corp., a U.S.-based supplier of nuclear fuel and related services for the nuclear power industry. The company’s core activities center on the production and supply of low-enriched uranium and other nuclear fuel components used by commercial reactors, along with technical and engineering services for government and private-sector customers. Centrus Energy Corp. also supports specialized nuclear fuel operations, including enrichment-related capabilities and advanced manufacturing services tied to the fuel cycle. Its business is organized around two main segments: Low-Enriched Uranium and Technical Solutions, which together position the company as a key participant in the nuclear energy supply chain. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Centrus Energy Corp. serves customers in the United States and internationally.

CEO Mr. Amir V. Vexler · 467 employees · United States · https://www.centrusenergy.com