CCJ
Cameco Corporation · Energy · Uranium
Last
$112.58
−$0.12 (−0.10%) 3:59 PM ET
After hours $113.00 +$0.42 (+0.37%) 2:11 AM ET
Prev close $112.70
Open $111.19
Day high $114.30
Day low $109.18
Volume 2,400,544
Avg vol 3,151,506
Mkt cap
$49.08B
Sector
Energy
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CCJ
Cameco Corporation
Cameco Corporation exhibits very strong multi-period price performance, with the latest close holding above key short-term moving averages and well up from the 52-week low. Technical indicators point to constructive momentum without extreme overbought conditions, while balance sheet data show low leverage and ample equity relative to liabilities. At the same time, elevated short-volume ratios and high recent volatility underscore ongoing risk and the potential for sharper price swings.
AI summarized at 12:38 PM ET, 2026-04-15
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 79
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−11% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.89×
RSI
50.90 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.06 (Weak)
MACD: -0.20 Signal: -0.14
Short-Term
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: -2.20 Signal: -2.23
Long-Term
-0.57 (Weak)
MACD: -1.94 Signal: -1.37
Intraday trend score 68.12

Latest news

CCJ 12 articles Positive: 11 Neutral: 1 Negative: 0
Positive Benzinga • Na
Orano Increases Ownership in Cigar Lake Mine in Canada

Orano Canada and Cameco Corporation have agreed to jointly acquire TEPCO Resources Inc.'s 5% ownership stake in the Cigar Lake Joint Venture. The transaction will increase Orano's ownership from 40.453% to 42.582%, while Cameco's stake will rise to 57.418%. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Both companies reaffirmed their commitment to supporting nuclear energy and reliable operations.

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Sentiment note

Cameco is maintaining its significant majority stake (57.418%) in the Cigar Lake Joint Venture while participating in the acquisition, reinforcing its position as a leading uranium producer and demonstrating confidence in the operation's future.

Positive The Motley Fool • Lee Samaha
Got $5,000? Cameco Could Be the Nuclear Fuel Champion That Turns Today's Energy Crisis Into Long‑Term Wealth.

Cameco is positioned as a leading pure-play nuclear company benefiting from growing demand for nuclear energy driven by hyperscalers' AI data center investments and government support. The company operates uranium mining, fuel services, and holds a 49% stake in Westinghouse Electric, which designs nuclear reactors and small modular reactors. Uranium prices have nearly doubled from $34.53/lb in 2021 to $66.21/lb in early 2026, with the U.S. government committing $80 billion to construct Westinghouse reactors.

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Sentiment note

Cameco is presented as ideally positioned to benefit from the nuclear power resurgence, with strong tailwinds from rising uranium prices, hyperscaler demand for nuclear power, government backing including an $80 billion partnership, and diversified revenue streams across uranium mining, fuel services, and Westinghouse operations.

Positive The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer
The 3 Best Nuclear Energy Industry Stocks to Buy in 2026

With electricity demand expected to increase 50% between 2020 and 2040, nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance. The article presents six nuclear-related stocks across different risk levels: conservative options like Brookfield Renewable Partners and Southern Company; moderate-risk picks like Cameco and Constellation Energy; and high-risk emerging technology plays like NuScale Power and Oklo.

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Sentiment note

Owns uranium mining and processing business with strong growth prospects; stock up 150% over the past year. Company expects uranium demand to outstrip supply by 2030, supporting future business growth.

Positive The Motley Fool • James Hires
The 1 Energy Stock I'd Buy if I Could Only Pick One Right Now

James Hires recommends Cameco (CCJ) as the top energy stock to buy, citing its position as the world's second-largest uranium miner with operations across the nuclear fuel cycle. With 75 new reactors under construction and 120 planned globally, combined with geopolitical shifts toward nuclear power, Cameco is well-positioned for growth. The company reported 88% year-over-year EPS growth in Q1 2026 and recently secured a $1.9 billion uranium supply agreement with India.

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Sentiment note

Cameco is highlighted as the top energy stock pick with strong fundamentals including 88% YoY EPS growth, expanding global nuclear reactor construction (75 under construction, 120 planned), a major $1.9B supply agreement with India, dominant market position as world's second-largest uranium miner, and diversified operations across the entire nuclear fuel supply chain. The company also benefits from geopolitical tailwinds driving nuclear adoption.

Positive The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer
The Nuclear Boom Is Real. These 3 Stocks Are the Smartest Long-Term Buys.

Nuclear power is experiencing significant growth as global electricity demand rises and the world seeks clean baseload energy. The article recommends four nuclear-related stocks: Cameco and Brookfield Renewable for conservative investors, and NuScale and Oklo for aggressive investors willing to accept higher risk from emerging small modular reactor technology.

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Sentiment note

Established uranium fuel producer positioned to benefit from expected supply shortage in the 2030s. Strong 300% gain over three years and 50% ownership of Westinghouse provides diversified revenue streams.

Positive The Motley Fool • James Hires
2 Stocks With Monster Potential to Hold Through the Next Decade of Chaos

The article recommends Cameco and Alphabet as two stocks well-positioned to thrive amid global chaos and market volatility. Cameco, the world's second-largest uranium miner, benefits from accelerating nuclear energy demand with 75 reactors under construction and 120 planned. The company reported strong Q1 2026 results with 7% revenue growth and 88% EPS surge. Alphabet, positioned on both hardware and software sides of AI, grew Q1 2026 revenue 22% to $109.8B and EPS 82% to $5.11, with expanding profit margins.

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Sentiment note

Strong Q1 2026 financial results with 7% revenue growth and 88% EPS surge. Positioned as world's second-largest uranium miner with high-grade assets and presence across nuclear fuel cycle. Benefits from accelerating global nuclear renaissance with 75 reactors under construction and 120 planned. Improved profit margins and solid balance sheet support long-term growth thesis.

Positive The Motley Fool • James Hires
My Top Energy Stock for May 2026 and Beyond

Cameco is positioned as a top energy stock pick due to global nuclear power expansion driven by Strait of Hormuz energy security concerns. As the world's second-largest uranium miner and largest Western-aligned producer, Cameco benefits from increasing nuclear reactor construction worldwide, strong financial metrics (11% revenue growth, 246% EPS growth), low production costs, and its 49% ownership stake in Westinghouse. The company has secured major supply agreements, including a $1.9 billion deal with India.

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Sentiment note

Strong fundamentals with 11% revenue growth and 246% EPS growth, low-cost high-grade uranium assets, major supply contracts ($1.9B India deal), ownership stake in Westinghouse producing AP1000 reactors, and positioned to benefit from global nuclear renaissance driven by energy security concerns.

Positive The Motley Fool • James Hires
My Top 2 Industrial Stocks for the Iran War Era

Following the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure, the author recommends MP Materials and Cameco as top industrial stocks. MP Materials, the only U.S.-scale rare-earth mineral producer, benefits from $400 million in government investment and a 10-year price floor agreement. Cameco, the world's second-largest uranium miner, is positioned to capitalize on global nuclear expansion with high-grade Canadian mines and involvement across the entire nuclear fuel cycle.

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Sentiment note

World's second-largest uranium producer with 15% global market share, 11% revenue growth and 237% EPS surge in 2025, excellent financial health (debt-to-equity 0.14, 16.93% profit margin), high-grade Canadian mines, diversified nuclear fuel cycle involvement, and major supply agreements with India.

Positive The Motley Fool • Jack Delaney
Nuclear Is Back in a Big Way. Here Are 2 Stocks to Consider.

With growing global demand for nuclear energy, the nuclear industry is expanding with projections reaching $52.6 billion by 2034. The article highlights two investment opportunities: BWX Technologies, a nuclear reactor and component manufacturer, and Cameco, a major uranium fuel provider. Both companies show strong revenue growth but trade at high valuations with limited dividend yields.

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Sentiment note

Company demonstrates solid revenue growth (2024: $3.1B to 2025: $3.4B) and improved gross profit margins ($783M to $970M). As a major uranium provider, it benefits from rising nuclear demand. However, extremely high forward P/E of 120 suggests very optimistic market expectations.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer
Oil, Geopolitics, and Cameco: Here's Where the Stock Could Be in 12 Months

Cameco, a nuclear fuel supplier, benefits from growing electricity demand and geopolitical concerns driving interest in nuclear power. However, the stock has surged over 200% in the past year and now trades at historically high valuations (22x price-to-sales vs. 9x five-year average), suggesting much of the good news is already priced in. While the nuclear power outlook remains positive, investors should be cautious as the lofty valuation leaves little room for disappointment.

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Sentiment note

While Cameco operates in a favorable industry with strong long-term fundamentals (nuclear power renaissance, uranium supply shortage, growing electricity demand), the stock's valuation has become excessive. At 22x price-to-sales and 131x price-to-earnings, the stock has already priced in much of the positive outlook. The author warns that even small negative news could trigger a significant decline, making the risk-reward unfavorable at current levels despite the company's quality.

Positive The Motley Fool • James Hires
3 Nuclear Energy Stocks That Are Quietly Becoming the Trades of the Year

Nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance with renewed global interest and investment. The article highlights three stocks positioned to benefit: Cameco, a major uranium miner with strong financials; Constellation Energy, America's largest nuclear operator partnering with Microsoft; and BWX Technologies, a leader in advanced small modular reactor technology.

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Sentiment note

World's second-largest uranium producer with 15% global market share, strong financials (16.9% net profit margin, 0.14 debt-to-equity ratio), diversified operations across mining and fuel services, and 49% ownership of Westinghouse producing advanced AP1000 reactors.

Positive The Motley Fool • Lee Samaha
As Trump Pushes for "Energy Dominance," 3 Core Energy Holdings Stand Out for Patient Investors

The Trump administration's energy dominance policy combined with geopolitical factors and rising AI data center demand create opportunities in U.S. LNG and nuclear sectors. Three investments stand out: the Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF for broad LNG exposure, Baker Hughes for gas technology equipment, and Cameco for nuclear fuel and services as Russia's uranium exports are restricted.

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Sentiment note

Well-positioned to fill uranium supply gap created by restrictions on Russian exports. Benefits from rising nuclear demand for AI data centers, government support for nuclear expansion (four new countries joined tripling nuclear capacity pledge), and long-term hyperscaler contracts.

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