Here is Why Centrus Energy (LEU) Fell This Week

The share price of Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) fell by 10.69% between November 11 and November 18, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Lost 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) continued to decline after posting lower-than-expected results for its third quarter on November 5. The company’s earnings of $0.19 per share missed estimates by $0.17, while its revenue of $74.9 million also fell short of expectations by $5.52 million. Moreover, LEU came under pressure when the company announced that it had entered into an at-the-market equity offering sales agreement to raise $1 billion, with the proceeds going towards general working capital and corporate purposes.

Following the Q3 report, JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson lowered the firm’s price target on Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) from $275 to $245, but kept a ‘Neutral’ rating on its shares. Moreover, Evercore ISI also trimmed its price target for LEU from $452 to $390, while maintaining its ‘Outperform’ rating.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) has also been under pressure due to a recent slump in uranium prices, as an improved supply outlook outweighs speculative bets on nuclear power.

Despite the recent decline, Centrus Energy Corp.’s (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) share price has jumped by over 232% since the beginning of 2025.

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