Centrus Energy (LEU.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 110% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

114.94
Price history for Centrus Energy (LEU.US) – stock price at $114.94, October 2026
Centrus Energy stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Share this analysis:

Centrus Energy Price Target 2026: Analysts See 110% Upside

The average price target for Centrus Energy is $240.82. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 109.52% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Centrus Energy overvalued or undervalued?

Centrus Energy is currently undervalued with a gap of 109.5% relative to the price target.


The current price is $114.94, which places Centrus Energy in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $216.74, and overvalued when the price exceeds $264.90.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Centrus Energy, the fair value range lies between $216.74 and $264.90.


See the full price target analysis for Centrus Energy →

Analyst Ratings for Centrus Energy stock in 2026: Buy

19 analysts cover Centrus Energy. The majority is positive, with 63.1% recommending Buy, while 36.8% recommend Hold. The average price target is $240.82, which gives an upside of 109.5% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.16/5)
Strong Buy
10 (52.6%)
Buy
2 (10.5%)
Hold
7 (36.8%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.16 out of 5 based on 19 analysts

About Centrus Energy – Uranium

Centrus Energy Corp. supplies nuclear fuel and related services to the nuclear power industry. The company makes money in two main ways.

The first is called the LEU segment. This part sells low-enriched uranium to electric utility companies. Low-enriched uranium is a processed form of uranium used as fuel in nuclear power plants. This segment sells it in two forms: as "separative work units" (SWU), which is a measure of the effort needed to enrich uranium, and as natural uranium itself.

The second part of the business is called Technical Solutions. This division does engineering work, manufacturing and operational services for both private companies and government customers. It also includes the development of a technology called American Centrifuge, which is used to enrich uranium.

Centrus Energy Corp. was founded in 1998. Its customers are located in the United States, Japan and Belgium. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
Read more about the company

Key Figures for Centrus Energy

$2.9B Market cap
$474M Revenue
Uranium Industry
66.56 P/E
6.15 P/S
3.82 P/B
United States Listed on exchange
Energy Sector

What kind of stock is Centrus Energy?

Speculative stock

Centrus Energy is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Centrus Energy

💰 Value Score 23/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 42/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 6/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 23/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 3 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Centrus Energy that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 581% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
🚨 High short interest: 30.3% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.
🚨 Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 52% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

Centrus Energy trades at a P/E ratio of 66.6, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 114.9. The P/S ratio is 6.1 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 3.8. The PEG ratio is 2.87 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Centrus Energy has a profit margin of 10.2% (solid) and an operating margin of 5.3%. Return on equity (ROE) is 8.1%. Return on assets (ROA) is 0.0%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -51.6% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 5.62 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 580.9% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 30.30% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Centrus Energy 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Centrus Energy have made 20 transactions – split into 2 purchases and 18 sales. On a net basis, insiders took $10,408,680 out of the stock. Active insiders include Bawabeh Morris, TINELLI TODD M, Kevin J. Harrill and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 2 purchases and 18 sales. A net $10,408,680 out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Bawabeh Morris bought 18,000 shares at $33.09 each on 2023-03-16. The stock has since risen 247.4%.

Latest sale: TINELLI TODD M sold 306 shares at $203.55 each on 2026-05-11.

Who is buying: Bawabeh Morris.

Who is selling: TINELLI TODD M, Kevin J. Harrill, HARRILL KEVIN J, John M. A. Donelson, Donelson John M A and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Centrus Energy (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Centrus Energy. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-05-11 TINELLI TODD M Sell 306 204 62,286
2025-05-30 Kevin J. Harrill Sell 1,728 126 217,728
2025-05-30 HARRILL KEVIN J Sell 1,728 126 217,728
2025-05-13 John M. A. Donelson Sell 3,732 96 359,429
2025-05-13 Donelson John M A Sell 3,732 96 359,429
2025-02-12 CUTLIP LARRY B Sell 4,000 120 481,240
2024-08-13 CUTLIP LARRY B Sell 3,000 38 112,920
2024-02-26 Donelson John M A Sell 16,073 40 646,778
2023-10-09 Bawabeh Morris Sell 6,842 53 365,705
2023-10-06 Bawabeh Morris Sell 93,158 56 5,176,790

Who is buying and selling Centrus Energy shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Centrus Energy: Bawabeh Morris. In total, $1,190,870 was bought across 2 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: TINELLI TODD M, Kevin J. Harrill, HARRILL KEVIN J, John M. A. Donelson, Donelson John M A and others. In total, $11,599,550 was sold across 18 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Centrus Energy Short Selling 2026: 30.3% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 30.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
30.3%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month

Short interest over time: Centrus Energy

0.0%17.4%34.8%
5/308/510/11
30.3% today (extremely high)Last 30 days: +1.8 percentage pointsMeasured over 134 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest is rising. It is up 1.8 percentage points over the last month and now stands at 30.3%. More investors have borrowed Centrus Energy and sold it, expecting the price to fall.

It cuts both ways: if they are wrong and the price rises, they have to buy the share back — and those purchases can push the price up further on their own. That is called a short squeeze. That is not in itself a signal about what the price will do — we cannot predict the market, and short interest is only one number among many. But it does say something about what the large players are doing.
The stock has an extremely high share of short selling. More than 20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is unusual and can point to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news is considerable.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 30.3% means that 30.3% of the freely traded shares in Centrus Energy have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on Nov 4, 2026. With a short interest of 30.3%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
Short Interest Scale
0% 2% 5% 10% 20%+
Low Moderate High Very High Extreme
▲
30.3%

When Does Centrus Energy Report Earnings – Next Date: Nov 4, 2026

The next earnings report from Centrus Energy is scheduled for November 4, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Centrus Energy 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 17, 2026.

Technical analysis of Centrus Energy (LEU.US) – RSI 32, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart October 2026
Centrus Energy technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Centrus Energy Corp

Centrus Energy Corp is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $114.94 is 18.3% below the 20-day average ($140.66). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 28.6% below the 50-day average ($160.96). Long term, the stock is 41.0% below the 200-day average ($194.89), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (160.96) is below the 200-day average (194.89), which is a classic bearish signal for Centrus Energy Corp.

Is Centrus Energy Corp overbought or oversold?

Centrus Energy Corp has an RSI of 31.9. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for Centrus Energy Corp

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-9.549), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-7.894) by 1.655, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-16.939), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-14.146) by 2.793, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are negative and below their signal lines. Trend and momentum are negative across time horizons – the strongest bearish signal.

Risk Profile for Centrus Energy Corp

Centrus Energy Corp has an annual standard deviation of 88.7%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Centrus Energy Corp

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-9.549). Weekly bearish (-16.939).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 31.9 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Centrus Energy stock in 2026

Should you buy Centrus Energy stock now?
No, the technical signal for Centrus Energy is currently Strong Sell. Centrus Energy trades at $114.94 as of Oct 17, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -9.549 with falling momentum (signal: -7.894); RSI is at 31.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $240.82 points to 109.5% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Centrus Energy stock?
The average analyst price target for Centrus Energy is $240.82. The current price is $114.94, which gives an upside of 109.5%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $216.74 and $264.90.
Is Centrus Energy a dividend stock?
No, Centrus Energy does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Centrus Energy stock?
Centrus Energy is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 88.7%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is Centrus Energy overvalued?
No, Centrus Energy is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (109.5% upside). Centrus Energy has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 66.6 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 6.1, a P/B ratio of 3.8. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 109.5%.
Is Centrus Energy overbought?
No, Centrus Energy is not overbought. RSI is at 31.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 31.9 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 18.3% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Centrus Energy earnings report?
Centrus Energy reports its next earnings on November 4, 2026. The stock currently trades at $114.94. With a P/E ratio of 66.6, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations. The RSI is at 31.9, so the report can reinforce the current technical trend.
Is Centrus Energy shorted?
Yes, Centrus Energy is shorted with 30.3% of the free float sold short. This is an extremely high level of short selling, which points to great skepticism among institutional investors. The risk of a short squeeze on positive news or earnings is very high. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Centrus Energy stock?
No, insiders are not buying Centrus Energy shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 2 purchases and 18 sales, with a net 10,408,680 $ sold. Active sellers include TINELLI TODD M, Kevin J. Harrill, HARRILL KEVIN J and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Centrus Energy a good stock?
Based on our total score, Centrus Energy is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 23 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 23/100, Quality: 42/100, Momentum: 6/100. In addition: analysts see 109.5% upside to the price target. Whether now is the time to buy is a separate question: the technical signal is Strong Sell. Whether Centrus Energy is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Centrus Energy stock?
The outlook for Centrus Energy based on current data: the average analyst price target is $240.82 (+109.5%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on Nov 4, 2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 66.6 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Centrus Energy stock falling?
Centrus Energy is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 18.3% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 30.3% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Centrus Energy go?
The average analyst price target for Centrus Energy is $240.82, which corresponds to a potential gain of 109.5% from the current price of $114.94. The stock has traded between $135.75 and $464.25 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 75.2% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Centrus Energy fall?
The stock has traded as low as $135.75 over the last 52 weeks — that is 18.1% below the current price of $114.94. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 70.8% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±88.7% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Centrus Energy do?
Centrus Energy Corp. supplies nuclear fuel and related services to the nuclear power industry. The company makes money in two main ways. The first is called the LEU segment. This part sells low-enriched uranium to electric utility companies. Low-enriched uranium is a processe... The company belongs to the Energy sector, more specifically the Uranium industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Centrus Energy as an investment.
Did Centrus Energy raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Centrus Energy. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Centrus Energy making money or losing money?
Yes, Centrus Energy is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 10.2% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 5.3%. At a P/E ratio of 66.6, you currently pay 66.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Centrus Energy go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Centrus Energy is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 5.62 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 581% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Centrus Energy have a lot of debt?
Yes, Centrus Energy has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 581%. For the energy sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Energy companies should keep debt moderate — falling oil and gas prices can strain the balance sheet quickly. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Centrus Energy service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 6.1x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).

Other Stocks in Energy

Compare Centrus Energy with other stocks in the energy sector. Click a stock to see its technical analysis, insider trading and key figures.

See all 43 stocks in the Energy sector