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Q3 2026
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Centrus Expands HALEU Lead with Earnings Beat and New Military Market

  • U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Opens New Demand The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year civilian nuclear deal that gives American companies a central role and could allow uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Centrus, as a U.S. fuel supplier, is positioned to benefit from this new demand.

    This is a new geopolitical event that expands the market for Centrus's core products.

  • Q2 Earnings Beat and Backlog Grows to $4.5B Centrus reported Q2 revenue up 14% to $176.1 million, beating estimates, with backlog rising to $4.5 billion. The company also signed a $900 million DOE HALEU award and selected a construction contractor for expansion, though cash used in operations and higher capex are watch items.

    This is a new earnings report that confirms financial strength and growing demand.

  • X-Energy Secures $1B More, Signs Centrus Deal X-Energy will receive up to $1 billion more in DOE funding and has signed long-term enrichment agreements with Centrus. This locks in a key customer for Centrus's HALEU output, supporting future revenue.

    This is a new customer commitment that directly boosts Centrus's order book.

  • CEO Eyes U.S. Military as New Market Centrus CEO said a U.S. government contract to supply enriched uranium for defense could be finalized this year, opening a new market for Navy fuel and tritium. This would add a stable, high-value revenue stream.

    This is a new potential market that could significantly expand Centrus's customer base.

August 2026
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Centrus Expands HALEU Lead with Earnings Beat and New Military Market

  • U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Opens New Demand The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year civilian nuclear deal that gives American companies a central role and could allow uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Centrus, as a U.S. fuel supplier, is positioned to benefit from this new demand.

    This is a new geopolitical event that expands the market for Centrus's core products.

  • Q2 Earnings Beat and Backlog Grows to $4.5B Centrus reported Q2 revenue up 14% to $176.1 million, beating estimates, with backlog rising to $4.5 billion. The company also signed a $900 million DOE HALEU award and selected a construction contractor for expansion, though cash used in operations and higher capex are watch items.

    This is a new earnings report that confirms financial strength and growing demand.

  • X-Energy Secures $1B More, Signs Centrus Deal X-Energy will receive up to $1 billion more in DOE funding and has signed long-term enrichment agreements with Centrus. This locks in a key customer for Centrus's HALEU output, supporting future revenue.

    This is a new customer commitment that directly boosts Centrus's order book.

  • CEO Eyes U.S. Military as New Market Centrus CEO said a U.S. government contract to supply enriched uranium for defense could be finalized this year, opening a new market for Navy fuel and tritium. This would add a stable, high-value revenue stream.

    This is a new potential market that could significantly expand Centrus's customer base.

Latest
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Centrus Expands HALEU Lead with Earnings Beat and New Military Market

  • U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Pact Opens New Demand The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a 30-year civilian nuclear deal that gives American companies a central role and could allow uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Centrus, as a U.S. fuel supplier, is positioned to benefit from this new demand.

    This is a new geopolitical event that expands the market for Centrus's core products.

  • Q2 Earnings Beat and Backlog Grows to $4.5B Centrus reported Q2 revenue up 14% to $176.1 million, beating estimates, with backlog rising to $4.5 billion. The company also signed a $900 million DOE HALEU award and selected a construction contractor for expansion, though cash used in operations and higher capex are watch items.

    This is a new earnings report that confirms financial strength and growing demand.

  • X-Energy Secures $1B More, Signs Centrus Deal X-Energy will receive up to $1 billion more in DOE funding and has signed long-term enrichment agreements with Centrus. This locks in a key customer for Centrus's HALEU output, supporting future revenue.

    This is a new customer commitment that directly boosts Centrus's order book.

  • CEO Eyes U.S. Military as New Market Centrus CEO said a U.S. government contract to supply enriched uranium for defense could be finalized this year, opening a new market for Navy fuel and tritium. This would add a stable, high-value revenue stream.

    This is a new potential market that could significantly expand Centrus's customer base.

Q2 2026
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Centrus Gains Oklo Fuel Deal, $3.9B Backlog, S&P 600 Entry

  • Oklo HALEU supply deal Centrus signed a multi-year deal to supply HALEU fuel to Oklo's planned Ohio reactors, starting 2029. This locks in a major customer for its American Centrifuge Plant, boosting future revenue and confirming demand for its unique fuel product.

    This is the key new contract that directly drives LEU's growth story and stock reaction.

  • Backlog swells to $3.9 billion Centrus's order backlog reached $3.9 billion, with contracts through 2040, giving long-term cash flow visibility. As the only Western HALEU enricher, it benefits from a market projected to hit $8 billion annually by 2035.

    Shows strong demand and financial visibility that underpin LEU's valuation.

  • S&P SmallCap 600 inclusion Centrus will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index on July 14, 2026. This typically forces index funds to buy the stock, increasing demand and visibility, which can lift the share price in the near term.

    A new event that directly affects stock demand and liquidity.

  • Stock volatility and sector headwinds Centrus shares fell 32% from an all-time high despite strong fundamentals, partly due to a broad sell-off in small modular reactor stocks after a DOE loan program favored large reactors. This shows sentiment can diverge from company-specific progress.

    Provides a counterweight: even with positive news, external factors can pressure the stock.

June 2026
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Centrus Gains Oklo Fuel Deal, $3.9B Backlog, S&P 600 Entry

  • Oklo HALEU supply deal Centrus signed a multi-year deal to supply HALEU fuel to Oklo's planned Ohio reactors, starting 2029. This locks in a major customer for its American Centrifuge Plant, boosting future revenue and confirming demand for its unique fuel product.

    This is the key new contract that directly drives LEU's growth story and stock reaction.

  • Backlog swells to $3.9 billion Centrus's order backlog reached $3.9 billion, with contracts through 2040, giving long-term cash flow visibility. As the only Western HALEU enricher, it benefits from a market projected to hit $8 billion annually by 2035.

    Shows strong demand and financial visibility that underpin LEU's valuation.

  • S&P SmallCap 600 inclusion Centrus will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index on July 14, 2026. This typically forces index funds to buy the stock, increasing demand and visibility, which can lift the share price in the near term.

    A new event that directly affects stock demand and liquidity.

  • Stock volatility and sector headwinds Centrus shares fell 32% from an all-time high despite strong fundamentals, partly due to a broad sell-off in small modular reactor stocks after a DOE loan program favored large reactors. This shows sentiment can diverge from company-specific progress.

    Provides a counterweight: even with positive news, external factors can pressure the stock.

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Centrus Gains Oklo Fuel Deal, $3.9B Backlog, S&P 600 Entry

  • Oklo HALEU supply deal Centrus signed a multi-year deal to supply HALEU fuel to Oklo's planned Ohio reactors, starting 2029. This locks in a major customer for its American Centrifuge Plant, boosting future revenue and confirming demand for its unique fuel product.

    This is the key new contract that directly drives LEU's growth story and stock reaction.

  • Backlog swells to $3.9 billion Centrus's order backlog reached $3.9 billion, with contracts through 2040, giving long-term cash flow visibility. As the only Western HALEU enricher, it benefits from a market projected to hit $8 billion annually by 2035.

    Shows strong demand and financial visibility that underpin LEU's valuation.

  • S&P SmallCap 600 inclusion Centrus will join the S&P SmallCap 600 index on July 14, 2026. This typically forces index funds to buy the stock, increasing demand and visibility, which can lift the share price in the near term.

    A new event that directly affects stock demand and liquidity.

  • Stock volatility and sector headwinds Centrus shares fell 32% from an all-time high despite strong fundamentals, partly due to a broad sell-off in small modular reactor stocks after a DOE loan program favored large reactors. This shows sentiment can diverge from company-specific progress.

    Provides a counterweight: even with positive news, external factors can pressure the stock.

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