BETHESDA, Md., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) today announced that management will participate in the following upcoming conferences. On Tuesday, June 3, management is scheduled to host one-on-one investor meetings at the Stifel 2025 Boston Cross Sector 1x1 Conference in Boston, MA. On Wednesday, June 4, management is scheduled to host one-on-one investor meetings at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, IL. As part of the conference, management will p ...

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Core Viewpoint - Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) has shown a significant price increase of 46% over the past four weeks, with a mean price target of $148.33 indicating a potential upside of 56.6% from the current price of $94.71 [1] Price Targets and Analyst Consensus - The average price target for LEU includes six short-term estimates, ranging from a low of $69 to a high of $300, with a standard deviation of $79.84, indicating variability in analyst estimates [2] - The lowest estimate suggests a decline of 27.2%, while the highest points to a potential upside of 216.8% [2] - A low standard deviation among price targets suggests a high degree of agreement among analysts regarding the stock's price movement [9] Earnings Estimates and Analyst Optimism - Analysts are optimistic about LEU's earnings prospects, as indicated by a positive trend in earnings estimate revisions, which has shown a 9.9% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate over the past month [11][12] - The company currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), placing it in the top 5% of over 4,000 ranked stocks based on earnings estimates [13] Caution on Price Targets - While price targets are often sought after by investors, they can be misleading and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions [3][10] - Analysts may set overly optimistic price targets due to business incentives, which can inflate expectations [8]

Risks and Challenges - The company faces significant risks related to geopolitical conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine, which may impact its financial position and ability to conduct business [15]. - The company is dependent on TENEX for the delivery of LEU under the TENEX Supply Contract, with risks including potential sanctions and delivery prohibitions [15]. - The company may experience difficulties securing additional U.S. government waivers from the Import Ban Act, affecting its ability to import Russian LEU [15]. - The company is exposed to risks from increasing LEU imports from China, which could impact future sales and financing for enrichment capacity [17]. - The company faces risks related to operational factors, including potential delays in government task orders and funding for contracts [19]. - The company must navigate risks associated with financial market conditions that could affect liquidity and operational results [21]. - The company is subject to legal and compliance risks, including potential changes in government regulations and policies that could impact operations [25]. - The company may encounter challenges related to cybersecurity incidents that could disrupt business operations [19]. - The company is currently involved in multiple legal proceedings related to environmental claims, but does not expect these to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition [107]. - The company has provided notifications to the DOE to invoke indemnification under the Price-Anderson Act in relation to ongoing legal claims [104]. - The company believes its operations at the Portsmouth GDP site were fully compliant with NRC regulations, and any potential liabilities should be indemnified under the Price-Anderson Act [106]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $73.1 million, a 67.3% increase from $43.7 million in Q1 2024 [27]. - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $32.9 million, compared to $4.3 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a significant improvement [27]. - Net income for Q1 2025 was $27.2 million, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million in Q1 2024 [27]. - Cash provided by operating activities in Q1 2025 was $36.5 million, up from $5.3 million in Q1 2024 [29]. - Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $51.3 million, a significant increase from $23.6 million in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of 117.4% [38]. - The LEU segment generated revenue of $51.3 million in Q1 2025, compared to $23.6 million in Q1 2024, indicating a growth of 117.4% [109]. - The Technical Solutions segment reported revenue of $21.8 million in Q1 2025, up from $20.1 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a growth of 8.5% [109]. - The gross profit for the Company in Q1 2025 was $32.9 million, compared to $4.3 million in Q1 2024, marking an increase of 664.0% [109]. - The LEU segment's gross profit was $31.2 million in Q1 2025, a substantial rise from $0.5 million in Q1 2024 [109]. - The Company reported a net income before income taxes of $35.2 million for Q1 2025, compared to a loss of $8.4 million in Q1 2024 [109]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $1,222.7 million as of March 31, 2025, from $1,015.2 million as of December 31, 2024 [26]. - Total assets reached $1,293.9 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $1,093.4 million at the end of 2024 [26]. - Total liabilities increased to $1,080.0 million as of March 31, 2025, from $932.0 million as of December 31, 2024 [26]. - Stockholders' equity rose to $213.9 million as of March 31, 2025, up from $161.4 million at the end of 2024 [26]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $653.0 million as of March 31, 2025, from $671.4 million as of December 31, 2024, a decline of 2.6% [53]. - Accounts receivable as of March 31, 2025, totaled $38.7 million, down from $80.0 million as of December 31, 2024, indicating a decrease of 51.6% [40]. - The Company's total remaining performance obligations were $0.7 billion as of March 31, 2025, down from $0.8 billion as of December 31, 2024 [50]. - Deferred revenue - current as of March 31, 2025, was $183.7 million, slightly up from $183.6 million as of December 31, 2024 [42]. - The Company recorded a $2.1 million increase in liabilities related to long-term inventory loans for the three months ended March 31, 2025 [60]. Stock and Financing - The Company issued common stock worth $25.2 million in Q1 2025, compared to $7.1 million in Q1 2024 [29]. - Average number of common shares outstanding increased to 16,982 thousand in Q1 2025 from 15,906 thousand in Q1 2024 [27]. - The Company sold 258,197 shares of Class A Common Stock for $26.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 176,628 shares for $7.4 million in the same period of 2024 [85]. - The Company filed a shelf registration statement allowing it to offer and sell up to $200.0 million in securities, effective July 10, 2023 [84]. - The Company issued $402.5 million in 2.25% Convertible Notes on November 7, 2024, with no required principal payments prior to maturity [65]. - The carrying amount of the 2.25% Convertible Notes as of March 31, 2025, was $389.5 million, net of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs [66]. - The Company had $74.3 million in 8.25% Notes, which were fully redeemed on March 26, 2025, resulting in a gain of $11.8 million [63]. - The carrying value of the 8.25% Notes is $0 due to redemption, while the carrying value of the 2.25% Convertible Notes is $389.5 million, net of $13.0 million in unamortized debt issuance costs [76]. Contracts and Agreements - The HALEU Operation Contract has a modified Phase 2 contract value of approximately $152.3 million, with a target fee estimated at $7.7 million [47]. - The Company recorded aggregate cash payments of $145.8 million under the HALEU Operation Contract through March 31, 2025 [48]. - The HALEU Demonstration Contract has been funded by the DOE up to $173.0 million, with cash payments received totaling $171.2 million through March 31, 2025 [45]. - The Technical Solutions segment's remaining performance obligations were approximately $23.4 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $28.0 million as of December 31, 2024 [52]. - The TENEX Supply Contract allows the Company to purchase SWU with commitments that could extend to 2028, subject to market-related pricing adjustments [95][96]. - The Orano Supply Agreement for SWU runs through 2030, providing flexibility to adjust purchase volumes with pricing determined by a market-related formula [99]. - The Company has entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Section 382 Rights Agreement, extending the Final Expiration Date to June 30, 2026 [90]. Employee and Operational Factors - The company’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel is critical for potential operational expansion [21].

Centrus Energy (LEU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Neal Nagarajan - Senior Vice President and Head of Investor RelationsAmir Vexler - President and CEOKevin Harrill - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerJoseph Reagor - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Rob Brown - Founding Partner & Senior Research AnalystRyan Pfingst - Senior Research AnalystNone - AnalystEric Stine - Senior Research AnalystSameer Joshi - Senior Equity Research Anal ...

Centrus Energy (LEU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Centrus Energy Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. This call is being recorded on Thursday, 05/08/2025. I would now like to turn the conference over to Neil Nagorajan, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Good morning. Thank yo ...

Core Viewpoint - Centrus Energy Corp. reported quarterly earnings of $0.91 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.10 per share, marking an earnings surprise of 1,010% [1] - The company also posted revenues of $73.1 million for the quarter, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.66% and showing a year-over-year increase from $43.7 million [2] Financial Performance - The earnings report indicates that Centrus Energy has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters [2] - The company’s previous quarter earnings were $3.20 per share, against an expectation of $1.06, resulting in a surprise of 201.89% [1] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.85, with projected revenues of $124.68 million, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $2.31 on revenues of $426.5 million [7] Market Position - Centrus Energy shares have increased by approximately 11.8% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with a decline of 4.7% in the S&P 500 [3] - The Mining - Non Ferrous industry, to which Centrus Energy belongs, is currently ranked in the top 25% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] Future Outlook - The sustainability of the stock's price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the trends in earnings estimate revisions [3][4] - The current estimate revisions trend for Centrus Energy is mixed, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting the stock is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6]

EXHIBIT 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2025 Centrus Reports First Quarter 2025 Results "Our continuous, reliable, and safe enrichment operations for the government, along with our track record of achieving milestones on schedule and on budget, provide us with the confidence to restore America's ability to enrich uranium at scale." Financial Results Centrus generated total revenue of $73.1 million and $43.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, an increase of $29.4 mil ...

Net income of $27.2 million on $73.1 million in revenue, compared to a net loss of $6.1 million on $43.7 million in revenue in Q1 2024 Retired our higher-interest rate debt (8.25% Notes) at a redemption price equal to the principal of $74.3 million plus any accrued and unpaid interest, resulting in a gain of $11.8 million in Q1 2025 Consolidated cash balance of $653.0 million as of March 31, 2025BETHESDA, Md., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE American: LEU) ("Centrus" or the "Company" ...