Centrus Energy (LEU) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $114.94, -9.50% vs the prior close of $127.01.
- Volume 1.18M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
LEU slides 9.5% to $114.94, a 52-week low. Closed at $114.94, -9.50% vs the prior close of $127.01. Day range $112.70–$126.47, opened at $123.65.
LEU daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — LEU slides 9.5% to $114.94, a 52-week low
- Closed at $114.94, -9.50% vs the prior close of $127.01. Day range $112.70–$126.47, opened at $123.65.
- Volume was 1.18M shares, 1.6x its 50-day average of 715.18K.
- Price is -28.6% vs its 50-day average ($160.96) and -41.0% vs its 200-day average ($194.89).
- 52-week range $112.70–$464.25; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 75.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — LEU jumps 5.9% to $127.01 on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $127.01, +5.89% vs the prior close of $119.95. Day range $112.78–$127.11, opened at $115.39.
- Volume was 1.38M shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 699.17K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -21.7% vs its 50-day average ($162.22) and -35.1% vs its 200-day average ($195.55).
- 52-week range $112.78–$464.25; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 72.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — LEU slides 10.7% to $119.95, a 52-week low on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $119.95, -10.67% vs the prior close of $134.28. Day range $119.33–$130.78, opened at $130.00.
- Volume was 1.45M shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 681.02K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -26.6% vs its 50-day average ($163.43) and -38.9% vs its 200-day average ($196.16).
- 52-week range $119.33–$464.25; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 74.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — LEU dips 0.8% to $134.28, a 52-week low
- Closed at $134.28, -0.76% vs the prior close of $135.31. Day range $131.17–$134.82, opened at $132.34.
- Volume was 572.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 686.34K.
- Price is -18.5% vs its 50-day average ($164.82) and -31.8% vs its 200-day average ($196.83).
- 52-week range $131.17–$464.25; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 71.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — LEU slides 5.0% to $135.31, a 52-week low
- Closed at $135.31, -5.01% vs the prior close of $142.44. Day range $134.46–$141.20, opened at $140.12.
- Volume was 767.40K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 683.58K.
- Price is -18.4% vs its 50-day average ($165.83) and -31.5% vs its 200-day average ($197.46).
- 52-week range $134.46–$464.25; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 70.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — LEU ends flat (+0.2%) to $142.44
- Closed at $142.44, +0.25% vs the prior close of $142.09. Day range $141.02–$146.20, opened at $146.20.
- Volume was 572.30K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 686.20K.
- Price is -14.5% vs its 50-day average ($166.66) and -28.1% vs its 200-day average ($198.08).
- 52-week range $135.75–$464.25; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 69.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — LEU slides 3.4% to $142.09
- Closed at $142.09, -3.43% vs the prior close of $147.14. Day range $138.78–$146.78, opened at $144.98.
- Volume was 904.60K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 683.47K.
- Price is -15.1% vs its 50-day average ($167.35) and -28.5% vs its 200-day average ($198.67).
- 52-week range $135.75–$464.25; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 69.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — LEU slides 4.4% to $147.14
- Closed at $147.14, -4.38% vs the prior close of $153.88. Day range $142.78–$149.10, opened at $147.00.
- Volume was 870.20K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 681.89K.
- Price is -12.3% vs its 50-day average ($167.70) and -26.2% vs its 200-day average ($199.27).
- 52-week range $135.75–$464.25; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 68.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — LEU jumps 8.8% to $153.88 on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $153.88, +8.80% vs the prior close of $141.44. Day range $146.71–$159.42, opened at $146.90.
- Volume was 1.42M shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 667.10K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -8.5% vs its 50-day average ($168.15) and -22.9% vs its 200-day average ($199.68).
- 52-week range $135.75–$464.25; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 66.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — LEU rises 1.6% to $141.44
- Closed at $141.44, +1.56% vs the prior close of $139.27. Day range $139.50–$143.85, opened at $141.82.
- Volume was 611.90K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 668.39K.
- Price is -16.1% vs its 50-day average ($168.59) and -29.3% vs its 200-day average ($200.02).
- 52-week range $135.75–$464.25; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 69.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — LEU ends flat (+0.1%) to $139.27
- Closed at $139.27, +0.12% vs the prior close of $139.11. Day range $138.38–$144.02, opened at $144.00.
- Volume was 491.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 671.09K.
- Price is -17.6% vs its 50-day average ($169.04) and -30.5% vs its 200-day average ($200.49).
- 52-week range $135.75–$464.25; today's close sits at 1% of that range, 70.0% below the 52-week high.
LEU latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about LEU in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form FWP — Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
Free writing prospectus (offering marketing material)
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 9, 2026 · Form 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Sep 9, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 8, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 18, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 7, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $176.10M (prior year $154.50M) (+14.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $16.80M (prior year $28.90M) (-41.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.77 (prior year $1.59) (-51.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade LEU
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Feb 10, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 3.66% (largest 10.7%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 773.20K shares (≈$88.87M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $114.94 vs a range of $112.70–$464.25 (1% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 4 sales; latest: Todd M Tinelli sold 306 shares on May 11, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 17, 2026; 8-K Sep 11, 2026; 8-K Sep 9, 2026.
- Share count: 13.67M shares outstanding (Mar 1, 2022), +8.0% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels).
LEU market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 123.65 | 126.47 | 112.70 | 114.94 | 1.18M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 115.39 | 127.11 | 112.78 | 127.01 | 1.38M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 130.00 | 130.78 | 119.33 | 119.95 | 1.45M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 132.34 | 134.82 | 131.17 | 134.28 | 572.50K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 140.12 | 141.20 | 134.46 | 135.31 | 767.40K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 146.20 | 146.20 | 141.02 | 142.44 | 572.30K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 144.98 | 146.78 | 138.78 | 142.09 | 904.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 147.00 | 149.10 | 142.78 | 147.14 | 870.20K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 146.90 | 159.42 | 146.71 | 153.88 | 1.42M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 141.82 | 143.85 | 139.50 | 141.44 | 611.90K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 144.00 | 144.02 | 138.38 | 139.27 | 491.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 139.00 | 140.68 | 135.75 | 139.11 | 543.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 140.01 | 146.00 | 137.27 | 139.49 | 580.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 143.13 | 143.13 | 137.24 | 138.18 | 569.30K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 143.69 | 144.80 | 140.11 | 140.37 | 581.20K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 148.27 | 150.17 | 146.78 | 147.07 | 393.40K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 148.75 | 150.00 | 144.90 | 147.32 | 536.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 156.00 | 156.00 | 150.40 | 151.31 | 525.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 154.00 | 158.89 | 151.00 | 157.83 | 644.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 149.56 | 158.08 | 148.53 | 154.85 | 873.70K |
About Centrus Energy
Centrus Energy (LEU) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Mining & Quarrying of Nonmetallic Minerals (No Fuels)”. Its business address is in BETHESDA, MD. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1065059.
LEU board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkland H Donald | Director | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tina W Jonas | Director | Jun 30, 2026 |
| William J Madia | Director | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Ray A. Rothrock | Director | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amir Vadim Vexler | President and CEO | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mikel H Williams | Director | Jun 30, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sidney Brown | SVP, FIELD OPERATIONS | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Yanhong Dai | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER | Jun 22, 2026 |
| John M A Donelson | SVP, Sales & Chief Mktg Off | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Richard Dingley Iii Emery | SVP, GC, CCO & Corp Sec | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Neal Kanth Nagarajan | SVP, Head Investor Relations | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Todd M Tinelli | SVP, CFO & Treasurer | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Amir Vadim Vexler | President and CEO | Jun 22, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Todd M Tinelli | Sale | 306 | $203.55 |
| May 11, 2026 | Todd M Tinelli | Sale | 306 | $203.55 |
| May 11, 2026 | Todd M Tinelli | Sale | 306 | $203.55 |
| May 11, 2026 | Todd M Tinelli | Sale | 306 | $203.55 |
LEU financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $448.70M | $77.80M | 3.90 | $51.00M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $442.00M | $73.20M | 4.47 | $37.00M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $320.20M | $84.40M | 5.44 | $9.10M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $293.80M | $52.20M | 3.38 | $20.60M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $298.30M | $175.00M | 9.75 | $50.00M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.53B, total liabilities $1.69B, cash $1.87B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
LEU earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $187.63 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $206.04 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $264.99 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $325.73 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $213.80 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $72.50 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $81.81 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $93.88 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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