Cameco Stock Is Down 36% From Its All-Time High. Here's What Needs to Happen to Make It a Buy
A strong third quarter could trigger a stock recovery and present a buying opportunity.
Shares of uranium miner Cameco are trading at a 36% discount from their all-time high, despite the end market environment being highly favorable for the company. The surge in interest in small modular reactors (SMRs) and hyperscalers investing in nuclear power for long-term AI data center supply, coupled with the upcoming IPO of Westinghouse, a nuclear technology and services provider where Cameco owns a 49% stake, could potentially provide significant value to shareholders.
Additionally, Cameco has raised its full-year uranium price expectations from CA$85 to CA$96 per pound. However, the stock's underperformance is largely attributed to a lack of capitalization following a disappointing second-quarter earnings report, affecting all three segments. Despite management's updated guidance indicating a strong year ahead, the company is yet to demonstrate its ability to meet expectations in the third quarter, with factors like weaker sales volumes in fuel services and challenges at Westinghouse contributing to the negative sentiment.
Nonetheless, if Cameco manages to maintain its updated guidance and deliver strong third-quarter earnings, there is a significant upside potential for the stock.
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