Energy Fuels (UUUU) closed at $21.74 in the latest trading session, marking a -5.91% move from the prior day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.33%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.59%.
Heading into today, shares of the uranium and vanadium miner and developer had gained 19.94% over the past month, outpacing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 11.52% and the S&P 500's loss of 0%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Energy Fuels in its upcoming earnings disclosure. In that report, analysts expect Energy Fuels to post earnings of -$0.07 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 63.16%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $27 million, down 32.36% from the prior-year quarter.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.34 per share and a revenue of $56.03 million, representing changes of -21.43% and -28.27%, respectively, from the prior year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Energy Fuels. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 17.14% lower. At present, Energy Fuels boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Mining - Non Ferrous industry is part of the Basic Materials sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 24, putting it in the top 10% of all 250+ industries.
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