Centrus Energy (LEU.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 45% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Centrus Energy (LEU.US) – stock price at 181.30 $, August 2026
Centrus Energy stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Centrus Energy Price Target 2026: Analysts See 43% Upside

The average price target for Centrus Energy is $259.27. 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 43,01% 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 43% relative to the price target.


The current price is $181.30, which places Centrus Energy in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $233.34, and overvalued when the price exceeds $285.20.


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 $233.34 and $285.20.


See the full price target analysis for Centrus Energy →

Analyst Ratings for Centrus Energy stock in 2026: Strong Buy

10 analysts cover Centrus Energy. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 80% recommend buying. The average price target is $259.27, which gives an upside of 43% from the current price.

Consensus: Strong Buy (4.50/5)
Strong Buy
7 (70%)
Buy
1 (10%)
Hold
2 (20%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.50 out of 5 based on 10 analysts

About Centrus Energy – Uran

Centrus Energy Corp. leverer atombrændsel og relaterede ydelser til kernekraftindustrien. De tjener primært penge på to områder. LEU-segmentet sælger lavberiget uran, altså *separative work units* (SWU) og naturligt uran, til elselskaber. Deres andet ben, Technical Solutions, driver ingeniørarbejde, fremstilling og drift for både private og offentlige kunder. Herunder ligger også udviklingen af American Centrifuge-teknologien. Centrus Energy Corp. blev stiftet i 1998 og har kunder i USA, Japan og Belgien. Virksomheden har hovedkvarter i Bethesda, Maryland. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Centrus Energy

$ 3,7B Market cap
$ 452M Revenue
Uran Industry
67.11 P/E
8.23 P/S
4.49 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Energi 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 20/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 42/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 11/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 24/100

⚠️ 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: 26.6% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.
🚨 Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 72% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

Centrus Energy trades at a P/E ratio of 67.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 83.3. The P/S ratio is 8.2 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 4.5. 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 13.4% (solid). Return on equity (ROE) is 12.3% — solid return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 0.8%. The latest quarterly earnings grew -71.9% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 212.02 (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 26.55% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Centrus Energy 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Centrus Energy have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 11,242,081 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include TINELLI TODD M, BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY, Donelson John M A and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 1 sales. A net 62,286 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 11,242,081 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: TINELLI TODD M sold 306 shares at 204 $ each on 2026-05-11.

Who is selling: TINELLI TODD M, BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY, Donelson John M A, VEXLER AMIR VADIM, Kevin J. Harrill 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
2026-04-21 BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY Sell 1,596 192 305,714
2026-03-15 Donelson John M A Sell 2,777 210 582,170
2025-12-04 VEXLER AMIR VADIM Sell 4,000 279 1,114,520
2025-08-11 TINELLI TODD M Sell 456 219 99,910
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
2025-03-31 HARRILL KEVIN J Sell 2,473 62 153,845

Who is buying and selling Centrus Energy shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: TINELLI TODD M, BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY, Donelson John M A, VEXLER AMIR VADIM, Kevin J. Harrill and others. In total, 11,242,081 $ was sold across 20 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: 26.6% Sold Short

Extremely shorted: 26.6% of the free float
Short % of free float
26.6%
Assessment
Extremely shorted
Short squeeze risk
Very High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
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 26.6% means that 26.6% 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.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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26.6%

When Does Centrus Energy Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Centrus Energy is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Centrus Energy 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Centrus Energy (LEU.US) – RSI 59, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Centrus Energy technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Centrus Energy Corp

Centrus Energy Corp is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $187.63 is 11.1% above the 20-day average ($168.85). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 9.7% above the 50-day average ($170.98). Long term, the stock is 17.2% below the 200-day average ($226.69), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (170.98) is below the 200-day average (226.69), which is a classic bearish signal for Centrus Energy Corp.

Is Centrus Energy Corp overbought or oversold?

Centrus Energy Corp has an RSI of 58.6. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone.

MACD Analysis for Centrus Energy Corp

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (3.854), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.751) by 3.103, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-16.175), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-17.169) by 0.994, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The short-term trend is bullish, but the long-term trend is still bearish. Weekly momentum is rising, though, which could signal an upcoming trend reversal.

Risk Profile for Centrus Energy Corp

Centrus Energy Corp has an annual standard deviation of 91.8%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Centrus Energy Corp

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (3.854). Weekly bearish (-16.175).

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

RSI: 58.6 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Centrus Energy stock in 2026

Should you buy Centrus Energy stock now?
The technical signal for Centrus Energy is currently NEUTRAL. Centrus Energy trades at $181.30 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 3.854 with rising momentum (signal: 0.751); RSI is at 58.6 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $259.27 points to 43.0% upside. 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 $259.27. The current price is $181.30, which gives an upside of 43.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $233.34 and $285.20.
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 with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 91.8%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Centrus Energy overvalued?
No, Centrus Energy is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (43.0% upside). Centrus Energy has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 67.1 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 8.2, a P/B ratio of 4.5. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 43.0%.
Is Centrus Energy overbought?
No, Centrus Energy is not overbought. RSI is at 58.6 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 58.6 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 7.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Centrus Energy earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Centrus Energy has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Centrus Energy shorted?
Yes, Centrus Energy is shorted with 26.6% 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. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Centrus Energy stock?
No, insiders are not buying Centrus Energy shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 62,286 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 11,242,081 $ sold. Active sellers include TINELLI TODD M, BROWN PATRICK SIDNEY, Donelson John M A 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 24 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: 20/100, Quality: 42/100, Momentum: 11/100. In addition: analysts see 43.0% upside to the price target; technical signal: Hold. 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 $259.27 (+43.0%); the P/E ratio is 67.1 (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 rising?
Centrus Energy is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 7.4% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); short interest is 26.6% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Centrus Energy go?
The average analyst price target for Centrus Energy is $259.27, which corresponds to a potential gain of 43.0% from the current price of $181.30. 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?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Centrus Energy. 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. leverer atombrændsel og relaterede ydelser til kernekraftindustrien. De tjener primært penge på to områder. LEU-segmentet sælger lavberiget uran, altså *separative work units* (SWU) og naturligt uran, til elselskaber. Deres andet ben, Technical Solutions, ... The company belongs to the Energi sector, more specifically the Uran industry, is headquartered in USA, 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 and the news overview 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 13.4% — which is solid. At a P/E ratio of 67.1, you currently pay 67.1 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 212.02 — 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 energi sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. 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.