Theme IntelligenceUpdated May 6, 2026

Nuclear Energy Stocks: The Nuclear Energy Theme Screener and Research Hub

Track nuclear power operators, uranium miners, small modular reactor developers, and nuclear fuel services in one place. Compare electricity generation margins, uranium exposure, and SMR pipeline milestones across the nuclear energy supply chain.

Investment Thesis

A research-first view of the nuclear energy renaissance — data center power demand and decarbonization policy are driving the first meaningful wave of new nuclear investment in decades.

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Anish Das
Research by Anish DasFounder and Editor

Performance Dashboard

How the Nuclear Energy theme has traded against the market

Use the basket chart to see whether the move is broad-based or being carried by a narrow set of names.

Nuclear Energy Basket +78.9%SPY +29.5%QQQ +41.6%
Equal-weight Nuclear Energy basketS&P 500QQQ

Live Screener

Rank the Nuclear Energy Stocks with live market and fundamental data

Scan the leaders, compare returns against growth and valuation, then open the full screener when you want to refine the universe.

23 stocks foundUpdated 2026-05-06T14:45:45.168Z
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TickerCompanyMkt CapYTDRev G TTMGross MP/S
GE Vernova Inc.$294.3B61.2%10.2%19.8%7.7
The Southern Company$108.11B10%8.3%29.8%3.7
Constellation Energy Corporation$100.08B-12.5%8.3%75.8%3.9
Duke Energy Corporation$99.28B8.6%7.6%31.6%3.1
American Electric Power Company, Inc.$74.51B18.4%8.3%31.8%3.4
Dominion Energy, Inc.$55.37B6.3%17.1%49%3.4
Vistra Corp.$54.3B-2.9%-13.7%17.5%3.2
Entergy Corporation$53.73B25%11.4%29.9%4.1
Cameco Corporation$49.83B16.1%11%26.7%19.5
Exelon Corporation$46.64B5.1%6.1%45.9%1.9
BWX Technologies, Inc.$18.88B13.4%21.4%22.9%5.9
Talen Energy Corporation$17.59B-3%44.8%49.7%7.0
Oklo Inc.$10.98B-12.1%
NexGen Energy Ltd.$7.93B18.2%
Uranium Energy Corp.$7.09B10.6%-69.8%36.6%106.1
Energy Fuels Inc.$4.98B26.1%103.7%20.9%75.6
Centrus Energy Corp.$3.9B-24.4%-4.1%26.2%8.7
Denison Mines Corp.$3.23B18.8%22.2%-1645.8%895.9
NuScale Power Corporation$1.95B-27.1%765.7%
Nano Nuclear Energy Inc$1.15B-17.5%
Ur-Energy Inc.$662M15%-19.3%-222.4%24.3
ASP Isotopes Inc. Common Stock$479M-8.9%147.8%38.6%115.6
Lightbridge Corporation$337M-7.9%

Valuation Pulse

Are Nuclear Energy Stocks cheap or expensive right now?

Aggregated DCF intrinsic value and Wall Street analyst consensus across the theme universe — see where the opportunities and risks sit before you commit capital.

DCF Intrinsic Value

4 of 23 stocks with a DCF view

Median -79%

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Undervalued

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Fair Value

4

Overvalued

Wall Street Consensus

22 stocks with analyst coverage

Median +18%
Buy (17)Hold (5)

77%

Buy or Strong Buy

+18%

Median Target Upside

Daily Intelligence

What is driving the Nuclear Energy theme today

Start with the daily narrative, then review the setups across the value chain with catalyst and valuation context before you act.

Today's Brief

Apr 10, 2026

BULLISH

Nuclear stocks rally on decarbonization push and new reactor tech. OKLO’s new revenue model and upcoming July 4 milestone could lift shares 80%+. DNN’s integrated uranium‑fuel‑reactor platform and 47‑hole drill program boost valuation. Cameco (CCJ) benefits from higher uranium prices and a 3‑year upside outlook. NNE’s DOE GAIN voucher for Kronos MMR and AI integration signals growth potential. UEC’s first ISR mine production adds supply certainty. Divergence exists: DUK’s steady dividend is less volatile, while OKLO and DNN carry higher risk but higher upside. Overall, catalysts favor a bullish tilt with caution on execution risk.

Top Drivers

New revenue path could drive 80% upside by July 4.

Integrated platform and large drill program support high valuation.

Higher uranium prices and 3‑year upside outlook.

DOE voucher for Kronos MMR shows tech validation.

First ISR mine production adds supply certainty.

Featured Setups By Segment

Featured names with catalyst and valuation context

These are the cards worth scanning first: current narrative, Street target, VCP DCF view, peer-multiple verdict, and forward estimates in one place.

Nuclear Power Operators (Merchant)

Power generators earning merchant electricity prices from nuclear fleets, with direct earnings exposure to power price spikes from data center demand.

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VST

Vistra Corp.

$160.38$54.3B1M +6%
BULLISH

Vistra Corp. (VST) is outperforming the market, driven by strong earnings and new renewable energy contracts, attracting investor attention.

Street

Buy

Target $227.60 • +42% • 21 analysts

VCP DCF

overvalued

-47% • FV $84.88

Peers

Overvalued

-56% • 77/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +10%

Base target $428.96 • 38/100 confidence

Vistra Corp. (VST) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 10:01

Nuclear Utilities (Regulated)

Large regulated utilities with material nuclear generation assets, offering more predictable regulated returns alongside nuclear electricity exposure.

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ETR

Entergy Corporation

$117.36$53.73B1M +2%
MIXED

Entergy’s Q1 profit was boosted by a surge in industrial demand and strong data‑center usage, but GAAP earnings fell short of estimates, and analysts flagged the stock as overvalued.

Street

Buy

Target $116.92 • -0.4% • 31 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Overvalued

-33% • 85/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +5%

Base target $134.26 • 58/100 confidence

Industrial Demand Surge & Retail Sales Growth Drive ETR's Q1 Earnings

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 13:01

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DUK

Duke Energy Corporation

$127.58$99.28B1M -3%
BULLISH

Duke Energy (DUK) is poised for a Q1 earnings beat, with analysts projecting higher revenue and profit; the company’s recent $275k donation to Florida nonprofits underscores its community focus, boosting investor sentiment. The upcoming earnings release and positive guidance suggest a bullish outlook.

Street

Hold

Target $135.44 • +6% • 31 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Undervalued

+21% • 85/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +5%

Base target $143.96 • 62/100 confidence

Public Service Enterprise to Release Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 12:55

Uranium Miners & Developers

Uranium mining companies and developers leveraged to uranium spot and long-term contract prices, which drive their revenue and margins.

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UEC

Uranium Energy Corp.

$14.50$7.09B1M +9%
BULLISH

UEC has begun production at its Burke Hollow ISR uranium mine, the first operational ISR mine worldwide, positioning it as a key early‑stage supply source amid rising uranium demand and price expectations.

Street

Buy

Target $18.67 • +29% • 8 analysts

VCP DCF

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Peers

Undervalued

+216% • 42/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev +57%

32/100 confidence

Uranium Energy Corp Commences Production at Burke Hollow, the World's Newest Operating ISR Uranium Mine

prnewswire.com • 2026-04-08 06:30

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NXE

NexGen Energy Ltd.

$12.12$7.93B1M +5%

No fresh company update today.

Street

Buy

4 analysts

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Peers

Peer view unavailable

43/100 confidence

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Small Modular Reactors & Advanced Nuclear

Pre-commercial and early-commercial SMR and advanced reactor developers positioned for the next generation of nuclear build.

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OKLO

Oklo Inc.

$68.38$10.98B1M +40%
BULLISH

Oklo is rallying as investors anticipate a payoff from its nuclear technology and await the Q1 2026 earnings call, with analysts noting a favorable comparison to FCEL and highlighting a key catalyst for upside.

Street

Buy

Target $114.50 • +67% • 13 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Peer view unavailable

38/100 confidence

VCP Est.

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FCEL vs. OKLO: Which Data Center Power Stock Looks Better?

zacks.com • 2026-04-29 09:42

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SMR

NuScale Power Corporation

$11.89$1.95B1M +17%
BULLISH

NuScale Power’s new Houston operations center signals expansion and operational readiness, driving SMR higher. Analysts note potential 300% upside for data center stocks, suggesting a broader demand for clean energy that could benefit SMR.

Street

Buy

Target $18.17 • +53% • 16 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Peer view unavailable

49/100 confidence

VCP Est.

FY+1 Rev -22%

27/100 confidence

NuScale Power Announces Opening of an Operations Center in Houston, Texas

businesswire.com • 2026-04-29 16:15

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NNE

Nano Nuclear Energy Inc

$22.77$1.15B1M +6%
BULLISH

NNE’s KRONOS MMR aligns with the NRC’s evolving advanced reactor frameworks under Part 53 and Proposed Part 57, signaling stronger regulatory support and a clearer path to deployment.

Street

Buy

Target $50.00 • +120% • 3 analysts

VCP DCF

DCF unavailable

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Peers

Peer view unavailable

28/100 confidence

VCP Est.

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NANO Nuclear Sees KRONOS MMR™ Well-Aligned with NRC's Evolving Advanced Reactor Frameworks Under Part 53 and Proposed Part 57

globenewswire.com • 2026-04-28 08:30

Nuclear Services & Fuel Cycle

Nuclear services companies providing enrichment, fuel fabrication, engineering services, and decommissioning.

More Daily Summaries

Review the rest of the names in the theme that have fresh stock-level news coverage today.

Earnings Calendar

Upcoming earnings across Nuclear Energy Stocks

Earnings are the single biggest catalyst for theme stocks. Track which names report soon and prepare before the move.

No earnings in the next 30 days

No names in this theme are scheduled to report in the next month.

Dates can shift, so if you are tracking a specific stock, open its page for the latest earnings calendar and setup.

Theme Breakdown

How the Nuclear Energy universe breaks down

These buckets separate the companies building, supplying, and monetizing the theme across the value chain.

01

Nuclear Power Operators (Merchant)

Power generators earning merchant electricity prices from nuclear fleets, with direct earnings exposure to power price spikes from data center demand.

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02

Nuclear Utilities (Regulated)

Large regulated utilities with material nuclear generation assets, offering more predictable regulated returns alongside nuclear electricity exposure.

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03

Uranium Miners & Developers

Uranium mining companies and developers leveraged to uranium spot and long-term contract prices, which drive their revenue and margins.

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04

Small Modular Reactors & Advanced Nuclear

Pre-commercial and early-commercial SMR and advanced reactor developers positioned for the next generation of nuclear build.

OKLOSMRNNELTBR
05

Nuclear Services & Fuel Cycle

Nuclear services companies providing enrichment, fuel fabrication, engineering services, and decommissioning.

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How This Basket Is Built

  • Full nuclear energy supply chain coverageThe basket spans nuclear power operators earning merchant electricity revenue, regulated utilities with significant nuclear fleets, uranium miners and developers, small modular reactor companies, and nuclear services and fuel cycle providers. Companies qualify when nuclear energy materially drives revenue, earnings, or the investment thesis.
  • SMR and next-gen nuclear includedSmall modular reactors and advanced reactor designs represent the growth edge of the theme. Companies like OKLO and NNE are pre-revenue but carry significant option value on utility and hyperscaler power purchase agreements.
  • Uranium miners treated as commodity playsUranium miners (CCJ, UEC, DNN) are distinct from operators — their returns are driven by spot and long-term contract uranium prices rather than electricity generation margins. Both are included for investors seeking different points of exposure.
  • Equal-weight theme basket for performanceEqual-weighting prevents a single large utility from dominating the performance read, helping investors judge whether nuclear momentum is broad-based across operators, miners, and developers or concentrated in one segment.
Quick Read

Why Nuclear Energy Is Back in Focus

Data center power demand, AI buildout, and decarbonization targets are creating the first real nuclear revival in 40 years.

  • Hyperscalers signing nuclear power purchase agreements for data center loads
  • Uranium supply deficit driving multi-year structural price tailwind
  • SMR technology promises lower build cost and faster deployment versus traditional reactors

Nuclear was effectively written off after Fukushima in 2011 — today hyperscalers are signing PPAs with nuclear operators to guarantee 24/7 carbon-free power for AI data centers. Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are all active buyers, creating a demand signal that uranium miners and merchant operators had not seen in a generation. SMR developers like OKLO and NuScale are building LOI pipelines from utilities and hyperscalers. The theme spans merchant operators, uranium miners, and SMR developers — each with a different risk profile and return driver.

Quick Read

How to Evaluate Nuclear Energy Stocks

Merchant operators, regulated utilities, uranium miners, and SMR developers each require a different analytical framework.

  • Merchant operators trade on power price curves and nuclear capacity factor
  • Uranium miners trade on uranium spot price and production cost per pound
  • SMR developers trade on milestone delivery and hyperscaler PPA pipeline

Merchant operators like CEG and VST trade on power price exposure and nuclear production tax credits; regulated utilities trade on allowed ROE and rate case outcomes. Uranium miners are commodity plays — compare production cost per pound to spot price to judge margin at current levels. SMR developers are deep-tech options: valued on PPA pipeline, deployment timeline, and first-unit cost credibility. Use the table to isolate which segment you are buying.

Quick Read

Key Risks in Nuclear Energy Stocks

Regulatory delays, uranium price cycles, and construction cost overruns are the three most common sources of draw-down.

  • Regulatory permitting for new nuclear can take a decade or longer
  • Uranium prices are cyclical — supply responses follow demand with long lags
  • SMR construction cost and timeline risk is largely unproven at commercial scale

Nuclear regulation is the primary structural risk — permitting new US plants involves the NRC, state commissions, and often years of environmental review. SMR developers face first-of-a-kind build risk: the first commercial unit proves or breaks the cost thesis. Uranium prices are cyclical; the 2007 spike and subsequent collapse showed how quickly miner valuations can compress. Merchant operators face power price volatility — a mild winter or added renewable capacity can compress electricity prices even as nuclear fixed costs stay constant.

Frequently Asked Questions

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).

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