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Nuclear Energy Stocks

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Nuclear power operators, uranium miners, SMR developers, and fuel services as reactors return to the energy mix. The universe is dominated by Nuclear Utilities (46%) and Merchant Nuclear (44%), underperforming SPY by 13.1 percentage points YTD.

YTD Return

-4.5%

-13.1 pts vs SPY

5 of 23 beat SPY

1-Month Return

-10.8%

-9.9 pts vs SPY

Universe Size

23 Stocks

Curated theme basket

Market Cap

$939.33B

Total capitalization

Theme Performance

Nuclear Energy Stocks Performance vs SPY and QQQ

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Theme Composition

Nuclear Energy Stocks Breakdown

Categories reflect each company's primary theme role. Some companies may have exposure to multiple segments.

Theme Overview

Nuclear Energy Stocks Overview

A summary of how the theme breaks down across business segments and where concentration risk lives.

Selected Stocks

23

in theme

Total Market Cap

$939.33B

combined

Highly Concentrated

The top 2 segments (Nuclear Utilities & Merchant Nuclear & Uranium Miners & Other segments) represent 89.7% of this theme by market cap.

Top Nuclear Energy Stocks Stocks

Top Nuclear Energy Stocks Stocks by Segment, Performance, and Valuation

GEV logo

GEV

GE Vernova Inc.

#1
Price$940.66
Mkt Cap-
YTD+38.4%
Rev G10.2%
SO logo

SO

The Southern Company

#2
Price$94.00
Mkt Cap-
YTD+7.8%
Rev G8.3%
DUK logo

DUK

Duke Energy Corporation

#3
Price$124.97
Mkt Cap-
YTD+6.4%
Rev G7.6%
CEG logo

CEG

Constellation Energy Corporation

#4
Price$253.76
Mkt Cap-
YTD-30.7%
Rev G23.4%
AEP logo

AEP

American Electric Power Company, Inc.

#5
Price$129.23
Mkt Cap-
YTD+11.6%
Rev G8.3%
D logo

D

Dominion Energy, Inc.

#6
Price$67.91
Mkt Cap-
YTD+14.6%
Rev G17.1%
ETR logo

ETR

Entergy Corporation

#7
Price$111.11
Mkt Cap-
YTD+18.4%
Rev G11.4%
VST logo

VST

Vistra Corp.

#8
Price$148.02
Mkt Cap-
YTD-10.4%
Rev G-25.5%
EXC logo

EXC

Exelon Corporation

#9
Price$46.21
Mkt Cap-
YTD+5.2%
Rev G4.6%
CCJ logo

CCJ

Cameco Corporation

#10
Price$100.96
Mkt Cap-
YTD+2.4%
Rev G11%

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Daily Intelligence

Yesterday in Nuclear Energy Stocks

Key headlines and stock-level catalysts from the last trading session.

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The next recap publishes after Jun 15, 2026 market close.

Session Brief

Jun 12, 2026
NEUTRAL

The latest EOD theme brief is not available yet. The most recent stock-level drivers are shown below.

Key Drivers

Stock-Level Catalysts

Sentiment reflects catalyst narrative, not price direction - a stock can close lower while the fundamental driver is bullish.

OKLO logoOKLO logo
OKLOBULLISH

Oklo Inc.

-0.64%

last session


Oklo shares surged after the U.S. Department of Energy approved a preliminary safety analysis for the Aurora Powerh...

UEC logoUEC logo
UECBEARISH

Uranium Energy Corp.

+3.76%

last session


UEC shares fell 15.5% after Q3 earnings missed estimates, driven by higher operating costs and weak uranium prices....

CEG logoCEG logo
CEGMIXED

Constellation Energy Corporation

+2.86%

last session


CEG's recent 14% decline after earnings has drawn investor attention, while the looming NextEra‑Dominion deal may s...

UUUU logoUUUU logo
UUUUBULLISH

Energy Fuels Inc.

-0.27%

last session


UUUU reports early production milestone, surpassing quarterly targets, and Energy Fuels expects to hit full-year gu...

Updated after market close

Jun 12, 2026

Valuation Pulse

Are Nuclear Energy Stocks cheap or expensive right now?

DCF valuations and Wall Street ratings across the theme.

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 (EOD)

23 stocks in theme - 4 with full coverage

DCF Valuation

(Intrinsic Value)
Median Upside -70%
Limited DCF coverage for this theme - fewer than 5 stocks have a DCF model available.

4

of 23

covered

Undervalued
0(0%)
Fair Value
0(0%)
Overvalued
4(100%)

Top DCF Upside (Undervalued Only)

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No undervalued stocks with positive DCF upside are currently available for this theme.

Wall Street Consensus

(Price Targets)
Median Target Upside +39%

22

of 23

covered

Buy / Strong Buy
17(77%)
Hold
5(23%)
Sell / Strong Sell
0(0%)

Coverage Snapshot

Consensus is based on 22 stocks with analyst price targets. DCF analysis is based on 4 stocks with intrinsic value estimates.

Valuation Distribution

(21 covered stocks)

Theme Valuation Score

2.0

Cheap

Scale: 1 (Cheap) to 5 (Expensive)

1

Bargain

11 stocks (52%)

>= +30%

2

Cheap

2 stocks (10%)

+10% to +30%

3

Fair

6 stocks (29%)

-10% to +10%

4

Expensive

2 stocks (10%)

-25% to -10%

5

Very Expensive

0 stocks (0%)

<= -25%

Valuation score blends Wall Street target upside at 65% weight and DCF upside at 35% weight when both are available; single-source covered stocks use the available signal. Higher score means more expensive.

Earnings Calendar

Upcoming Earnings in Nuclear Energy Theme

Companies reporting in the next 30 days. Earnings dates and estimates can change as reports approach.

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No earnings scheduled in the next 30 days.

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Research & Methodology

How to evaluate Nuclear Energy Stocks

Methodology, investment thesis, and key risks for this theme.

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How we evaluate these stocks

Our methodology

We separate nuclear utilities, uranium miners, reactor technology companies, engineering firms, and fuel-cycle suppliers. The page weighs cash flow, contract visibility, regulatory status, and project risk.

  • Nuclear exposure must be material to the thesis
  • Utilities, uranium, SMRs, and services are separated
  • Contract visibility and balance-sheet strength matter
  • Pre-commercial reactor names are treated as higher risk
  • Valuation is checked against policy and construction risk
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Investment thesis

Why this theme exists

Nuclear power is gaining attention as a reliable, carbon-free source of electricity for grids, industry, and data centers. The investable universe spans operators, fuel, services, and new reactor technologies.

  • AI data centers increase demand for firm clean power
  • Uranium benefits from long-term contracting cycles
  • Existing nuclear plants can provide durable cash flow
  • SMRs offer upside if commercialization improves
  • Energy security supports policy interest in nuclear
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Key risks

What could go wrong

Nuclear investing combines long-term demand with heavy regulation and construction complexity. Project delays, cost overruns, fuel cycles, and pre-revenue technology risk can reshape returns.

  • Permitting and regulatory timelines can stretch for years
  • Construction cost overruns can damage returns
  • Uranium prices can be volatile between contract cycles
  • SMR companies may need capital before revenue
  • Political support can vary by region and election cycle
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions investors have about the Nuclear Energy Stocks theme.

01What are nuclear energy stocks?

Companies whose revenue or earnings are materially driven by nuclear power generation, uranium mining and enrichment, small modular reactor development, or nuclear engineering services. Includes merchant power generators (CEG, VST), regulated utilities with nuclear fleets (ETR, DUK), uranium miners (CCJ, UEC), SMR developers (OKLO, SMR), and nuclear services companies (BWXT, LEU).

02What is the best nuclear energy stock to invest in?

Constellation Energy (CEG) is the largest pure-play merchant nuclear operator in the US, with hyperscaler PPAs providing revenue visibility. Cameco (CCJ) is the highest-quality uranium miner with a low cost of production and long-term contract book. OKLO and NuScale (SMR) are higher-risk SMR pure-plays for investors willing to accept pre-revenue option exposure.

03Why are tech companies signing nuclear power deals?

AI data centers demand massive quantities of reliable, 24/7 carbon-free electricity — the one thing wind and solar cannot guarantee. Nuclear operates at 90%+ capacity factor year-round, making it the only scalable firm clean power source at the required scale. Microsoft restarted Three Mile Island; Google signed an SMR agreement with Kairos Power; Amazon acquired nuclear-adjacent data center capacity. These PPAs create a durable new revenue stream that operators had not had access to before.

04What is a small modular reactor (SMR) and why does it matter for investors?

SMRs are nuclear reactors with electrical output below 300 MW, designed for factory manufacturing and modular deployment rather than one-off construction. The promise: lower upfront capital, faster build time, and scalable deployment at data center campuses or industrial sites. The risk: no SMR design has yet been built at commercial scale in the US, so construction cost and timeline remain unproven. OKLO, NNE, and SMR are the primary public investment vehicles.

05How does uranium price affect nuclear energy stocks?

Uranium miners are directly leveraged: every $10 move in spot uranium per pound can shift miner margins by 20-40%. Reactor operators are partially insulated — they buy uranium years in advance under long-term contracts, so spot spikes take time to flow through to fuel costs. The current market is in structural deficit with Kazakhstan supply constraints — a tailwind for miners that could persist for several years.

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