Stock·NYSE·Energy
Centrus Energy Corp (LEU)
- Market cap
- $2.01B
- P/E
- 46.00
- Dividend yield
- None
- Street target
- $211.00median of 19 analysts
- 52-week range
- $96.80 $402.00
LEU stock forecast today
Where LEU stands today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
LEU at a glance
Centrus Energy Corp (LEU): Sell, 30/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Down: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($150.90 and $189.38).
- Earnings LEU beat estimates in 4 of its last 7 quarters, yet fell the next day after 1 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $639K and made no open-market purchases over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 46.0 against 18.4 for the Energy sector: a premium to peers (+150%).
Figures as of October 26, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
CleaRank rates Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) Sell, with a model score of 30/100.
The analysts' outlook lifts the score most: 12 of 19 analysts rate it a buy and the median target is 114.3% above the price. The trend holds it back most: the price is 48.02% below its 200-day average and 34.77% below its 50-day average, and the 50-day average is 20.32% below the 200-day. The 50-day average stands at $150.90 and the 200-day at $189.38. Over the past year the price fell 74.30%.
Only on CleaRank
Figures we compute ourselves from LEU's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
LEU stock price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
0/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $98.44 is 34.8% below the 50-day simple moving average of $150.90.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 48.0% below the 200-day simple moving average of $189.38.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($150.90) is 20.3% below the 200-day average ($189.38), the arrangement of a falling longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 1% of its 52-week range, between $96.80 and $402.00.
LEU share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far LEU has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where LEU sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
LEU fundamentals and valuation
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
2/4P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 46.00 is 150.0% above the Energy median of 18.4.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 4.25 is 69.9% above the sector median of 2.5.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $48.5M on revenue of $473.9M, a net margin of 10.2%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
LEU beat the EPS estimate in 4 of its last 7 reports.
Key statistics
The headline figures for LEU.
As of October 26, 2026, LEU trades at $98.44, with a market value of $2.01B and a P/E ratio of 46.00.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of LEU's valuation, growth and risks.
LEU trades at 46.00 times trailing earnings, which is 150.0% above the Energy sector median of 18.4. The peer comparison on this page places that P/E in the category of a premium to peers. To put the size in context, the market capitalisation is $2.0B.
Revenue grew 14.00% in the latest quarter year on year, which trails the sector median of 32.8%. On profitability, LEU posts a net margin of 10.23% and an operating margin of 5.34%. Its return on equity of 8.05% sits below the sector median of 14.2%, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 1.39.
Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) reported results on August 5, 2026 that beat the estimate by 118.52%. Reported EPS was $1.77, against the $0.81 that analysts had expected. The share price nonetheless dropped 5.12% in the first session after the report.
Over its last 7 reports, LEU topped the estimate 4 times, but beats have not guaranteed gains: the stock fell the next day after 1 of them. Looking ahead, analysts expect EPS of $3.58 this fiscal year (growth of 6.4%) and $4.10 the year after (growth of 14.5%).
LEU's daily returns have a 30-day standard deviation of 4.40%, and its beta against the S&P 500 is 1.54. Its P/E of 46.00 sits 150.0% above the sector median, which makes it a premium to peers, so any shortfall in results would be judged against a demanding bar. The trend also works against holders until the price climbs back above its moving averages. At present the price is 75.51% below the 52-week high of $402.00.
LEU against the Energy sector
How LEU compares with the median Energy stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: LEU trades at a significant premium to sector peers (+150%), suggesting market expectations for superior growth or market position.
Return vs XLE: Since May 14, 2025, LEU has gained 1.6% against a gain of 63.4% for XLE.
Performance against XLE
LEU and the Energy sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much LEU sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue grew 1.5% in FY2025 to $449M, from $442M a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 17.3% in FY2025, up from 16.6% the year before.
Profitable: LEU earned $77.8M in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did LEU beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: LEU beat the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 7 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 1 of those 4 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026after close | $0.81 | $1.77 | +118.52% | -5.12% | -1.37% |
| May 5, 2026after close | $0.27 | $1.05 | +288.89% | +12.27% | -1.80% |
| Feb 10, 2026after close | $1.63 | $0.79 | -51.53% | -20.69% | -22.01% |
| Nov 5, 2025after close | $0.36 | $0.19 | -47.22% | -14.72% | -15.39% |
| Aug 5, 2025after close | $0.58 | $1.59 | +174.14% | +8.70% | +1.67% |
| Feb 6, 2025after close | $1.64 | $3.20 | +95.12% | +33.13% | +43.96% |
| Oct 28, 2024after close | $0.22 | -$0.30 | -236.36% | +11.79% | -16.92% |
As of October 26, 2026, LEU has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 7 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 1 of those beats; its latest report, on August 5, 2026, came in 118.52% above the estimate and the stock moved -5.12% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
LEU AI analysis and technical indicators
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
0/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 25.5, in oversold territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 25.5 is below the 50 midpoint, so sellers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is negative, so the 12-day average is below the 26-day average.
CleaRank Financial AI analysis of LEU
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
Centrus Energy Corp (LEU) is trending down. The price of $98.44 is 34.77% below its 50-day average of $150.90 and 48.02% below its 200-day average of $189.38. Even so, the price is 1.69% above the 52-week low of $96.80, leaving it near the bottom of its range, while sitting 75.51% below the 52-week high of $402.00. The 50-day average is 20.32% below the 200-day average, a pattern that backs up the weakness instead of cutting against it.
LEU's 14-day RSI sits at 25.5, which places it in oversold territory, while the MACD line is negative. Returns point the same way across longer windows: over the past three months the price fell 44.06%, over the past six months it fell 55.65%, and over the past year it fell 74.30%.
New analyst coverage ›
Guggenheim started coverage at Buy on October 8, 2026.
Source: Analyst action, Guggenheim, October 8, 2026
Earnings beat, but the stock fell ›
The August 5, 2026 report beat the EPS estimate by 118.52%, and the share price fell 5.12% in the first session after it.
Source: Earnings report, August 5, 2026Rating reaffirmed ›
UBS kept its Neutral rating on October 23, 2026.
Source: Analyst action, UBS, October 23, 2026
- The two closest levels to watch are the 20-day EMA at $123.89, which sits above the price, and the 52-week low at $96.80, which sits below it.
- A 14-day RSI of 25.5 places LEU in the oversold zone, and the MACD line is negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 signal stretched momentum.
- The share price dropped 5.12% in the first session after the August 5, 2026 report. Over the last 7 reports, LEU has beaten estimates 4 times.
LEU is trading under both its 50-day ($150.90) and 200-day ($189.38) averages, and that placement is why the trend reads down. A move back above the 50-day would be the first sign of repair. The closest level overhead is the 20-day EMA, at $123.89.
The 52-week low at $96.80 is the next level below.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for LEU, from its daily closes.
As of October 26, 2026, with LEU at $98.44, its 14-day RSI is 25.5 (oversold territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $150.90 and its 200-day is $189.38.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 26, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26). How we calculate these
What LEU moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 26, 2026, LEU's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.40 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.44 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.38 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.27 with gold (XAU).
LEU price target and analyst forecast
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
2/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
12 of 19 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 7 a hold and 0 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $211.00 is 114.3% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
12 of 19 rate it a buy now, against 12 of 17 three months ago.
LEU Wall Street View
12-month price targets
The price, $98.44, sits below every analyst's target.
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy |
| Oct 21, 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy |
| Oct 8, 2026 | Guggenheim | Initiates | Buy |
As of October 26, 2026, 19 Wall Street analysts cover LEU: 12 rate it a buy or strong buy, 7 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $115.00 to $337.00. The median LEU price target is $211.00, 114.3% above the price of $98.44.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
LEU trade plan: entry, stop loss and targets
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
LEU trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Short entry pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
LEU moves about 4.4% a day on average, so a stop can fill well past its level. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much LEU tends to move, against the market and on its own.
LEU price history and drawdowns
LEU's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
3/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 4.40% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 80.5%, from January 2017 to December 2018, regained by February 2020.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
68% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $250,483, against $42,015 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
LEU Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 26, 2026, LEU's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -80.5% (January 2017 to December 2018); it regained that peak by February 2020, 14 months after the low, and 68% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into LEU in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: LEU beat the S&P 500 over this period: $250,483 against $42,015.
A $10,000 investment in LEU in October 2016 would be worth about $250,483 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,015 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to LEU, and which have not.
Strongest month, October: an average of +20.87%, up in 6 of 9 years.
Weakest month, March: an average of -15.00%, up in 2 of 10 years.
This month, October: has averaged +20.87%, up in 6 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, LEU's strongest calendar month has been October (average +20.87%, up in 6 of 9 years) and its weakest March (average -15.00%, up in 2 of 10 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
LEU stock price prediction 2030
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in LEU, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 4-year Monte Carlo simulation, based on 10 years of price history, projects that a $10,000 investment in LEU today could grow to about $15,564 by 2030 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $56,066 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $4,320. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
LEU Stock Price Prediction 2030: Simulated Scenarios
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $153 for LEU by 2030 in the base case, from $98.44 today (1.6x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $42.53. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on LEU's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $57.93 | $110 | $209 | |
| 2028 | $49.62 | $123 | $304 | |
| 2029 | $45.21 | $137 | $416 | |
| 2030 | $42.53 | $153 | $552 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of LEU's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles. LEU is highly volatile, so its upside column reaches an extreme multiple; treat it as a statistical tail, not an expectation. How the simulation works
LEU insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
LEU insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Net insider selling: No insider bought LEU shares on the open market in the last 18 months. Sales are often planned in advance or cover tax on vesting shares, so they say less than purchases would.
As of October 26, 2026, LEU insiders reported 3 open-market sales worth $639K and no open-market purchases over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Todd M Tinelli
Chief Financial Officer
|
Option | 456 | $86.3K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Todd M Tinelli
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 456 | - |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Kirkland H Donald
Director
|
Grant | 757 | - |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Tina W Jonas
Director
|
Grant | 757 | - |
| Jun 18, 2026 | William J Madia
Director
|
Grant | 757 | - |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Ray A Rothrock
Director
|
Grant | 757 | - |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Mikel H Williams
Director
|
Grant | 757 | - |
| May 11, 2026 | Todd M Tinelli
Chief Financial Officer
|
Sell | 306 | $62.3K |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Patrick Sidney Brown
Officer
|
Grant | 1.6K | - |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Patrick Sidney Brown
Officer
|
Option | 1.6K | $305.7K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | John M.a. Donelson
Officer
|
Grant | 2.8K | - |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Amir Vadim Vexler
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 4.0K | - |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Todd M Tinelli
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 456 | - |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Kirkland H Donald
Director
|
Grant | 684 | - |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Tina W Jonas
Director
|
Grant | 684 | - |
| Jun 20, 2025 | William J Madia
Director
|
Grant | 684 | - |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Stephanie L. O'Sullivan
Director
|
Grant | 684 | - |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Ray A Rothrock
Director
|
Grant | 684 | - |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Mikel H Williams
Director
|
Grant | 684 | - |
| May 30, 2025 | Kevin J. Harrill
Chief Financial Officer
|
Sell | 1.7K | $217.7K |
| May 13, 2025 | John M.a. Donelson
Officer
|
Sell | 3.7K | $359.4K |
Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
LEU stock forecast: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 26, 2026.