Uranium Energy Corp (AMEX:UEC) Receives "Buy" Rating from Roth Capital

Core Viewpoint - Roth Capital upgraded Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) to a "Buy" rating and increased the price target from $11.50 to $16, indicating strong confidence in the company's growth potential in the uranium industry [1][6]. Company Developments - UEC has initiated uranium production in Wyoming and is set to start operations at Burke Hollow in Texas, establishing itself as the only vertically integrated uranium company in the U.S. [2][6]. - The acquisition of Rio Tinto's Sweetwater Complex has expanded UEC's licensed capacity to 12.1 million pounds of UO annually, solidifying its position as the largest U.S. uranium company by estimated resources and licensed production capacity [3][6]. Operational Performance - UEC ramped up production, achieving approximately 130,000 pounds of precipitated uranium and dried and drummed UO by July 31, 2025, while maintaining low production costs with a total cost per pound of $36.41 [4]. - The cash cost per pound is reported at $27.63, with a non-cash cost of $8.78, attributed to the successful commissioning of the Irigaray Central Processing Plant [4]. Market Position - UEC's current stock price is $13.77, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.58%, with a market capitalization of approximately $6.12 billion and a trading volume of 27.9 million shares [5].