Centrus Energy Stock Pulls Back 20% After Earnings. Can Analysts’ $294 Target Hold?

Rexielyn Diaz3 minute read
Reviewed by: Thomas Richmond
Last updated Feb 13, 2026

Key Stats for LEU Stock

  • Price Change for LEU stock: -20.69%
  • LEU Share Price as of Feb. 11: $210.16
  • 52-Week High: $464.25
  • LEU Stock Price Target: $293.91

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What Happened?

Centrus Energy (LEU) shares fell more than 20% after the company reported quarterly earnings, even though revenue came in largely in line with expectations.

Revenue for the quarter totaled $146 million, which was slightly below consensus, and EBITDA fell short of estimates as margins compressed year over year.

The earnings reaction followed a sharp multi-month rally, so the pullback reflected a reset in expectations rather than a change in the long-term nuclear fuel demand outlook.

Investors also reacted to weaker near-term profitability metrics, even as Centrus maintained strong full-year revenue guidance.

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What the Market Is Telling Us About LEU Stock

Centrus Energy’s fundamentals remain closely tied to nuclear fuel policy and long-term enrichment contracts, but short-term earnings volatility continues to impact sentiment.

LTM revenue reached $449 million, while gross margins declined to 26%, reflecting cost pressures and contract timing effects.

Operating margins compressed to 10%, and EBITDA declined year over year, which contributed to the post-earnings selloff.

However, Centrus generated $51 million in operating cash flow over the last twelve months, and free cash flow remained positive.

The balance sheet is strong, with nearly $2.0 billion in cash and short-term investments, providing flexibility to fund capacity expansion and government-backed projects.

Key tailwinds include U.S. policy support for domestic uranium enrichment and long-term supply agreements, while risks include earnings variability and project execution timing.

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