Centrus Energy Reports Q2 2026 Results: Revenue Up 14%, Backlog Hits $4.5B, Raises Hiring Guidance
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Summary
Centrus Energy posted Q2 2026 revenue of $176.1 million, up 14% year-over-year, with a record $4.5 billion backlog. The company signed a $900 million HALEU contract with the DOE and a commercial HALEU supply deal, while raising hiring guidance and targeting its first new centrifuge by year-end.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · LEU
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Revenue Growth and Backlog Expansion
Q2 2026 revenue rose 14% to $176.1 million, driven by a 22% increase in the LEU segment. Total backlog reached $4.5 billion, including $3.0 billion in contingent LEU and HALEU enrichment commitments, extending to 2040.
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HALEU Contract Wins
Signed a $900 million HALEU enrichment award contract with the U.S. Department of Energy and a first-of-a-kind large-scale commercial HALEU supply agreement that potentially includes prepayments, strengthening the company's position in advanced nuclear fuel.
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Profitability Mixed
GAAP net income fell 42% to $16.8 million due to a $17.2 million increase in stock compensation expense and higher advanced technology costs. Non-GAAP adjusted net income rose 12% to $38.7 million, or $1.77 per diluted share.
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Operational Milestones and Guidance
Raised full-year 2026 hiring guidance for the Piketon, Ohio facility to at least 175 net new employees. Expects to complete its first new centrifuge in Oak Ridge, Tennessee by year-end 2026. Full-year revenue guidance set at $450-$500 million, with capital deployment of $350-$500 million.
Analysis · LEU · Energy & Transportation
Centrus Energy delivered a solid quarter with revenue growth and a massive $4.5 billion backlog, underscoring strong demand for nuclear fuel. The signing of a $900 million HALEU contract with the DOE and a first-of-its-kind commercial HALEU supply agreement with potential prepayments de-risk the expansion story. However, GAAP net income fell sharply due to higher stock compensation and advanced technology costs, and the Technical Solutions segment swung to a loss. The raised hiring guidance and expected completion of the first new centrifuge by year-end signal operational momentum, but the heavy capital deployment plan ($350M-$500M) and reliance on contingent backlog introduce execution risk.
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