Centrus Energy (LEU) Gained Almost 30% This Week. Here is Why.

The share price of Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) surged by 29.52% between September 16 and September 23, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Gained the Most This Week.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear energy industry.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) soared to a 10-year high this week after uranium futures in the US soared to over $80 per pound, the highest in ten months. The rally comes after U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the Trump administration’s plans to boost the national strategic uranium reserves and reduce reliance on Russian imports.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) also made headlines last month after the company signed an MoU with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and POSCO International to expand its uranium operations in Ohio, indicating strong growth potential.

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