Britain has selected Rolls-Royce SMR to build the country's first small modular nuclear reactors as part of its plan to speed up the decarbonisation of the power network from the mid-2030s.
NuScale Power stock benefits from growing demand for clean energy and AI-powered data centers, but stretched valuation and stiff competition pose risks.
NuScale rides on SMR optimism with a strong partner base, but execution delays and supply limitations are key concerns.
NuScale Power Corp (NYSE: SMR) has experienced a remarkable 33% increase in 2025, significantly exceeding the S&P 500's 0.6% decline. This surge reflects growing investor confidence in NuScale's distinctive position within the nuclear energy industry, propelled by rising electricity demand amid the AI boom and the swift progression of global electrification.
SMR's first-quarter 2025 top line reflects strong contributions from the FEED Phase 2 project and the Technology License Agreement for the RoPower Doicesti power plant.
NuScale Power's NYSE: SMR stock price rebounded following the deep correction posted since late 2024. The rebound has gained traction following the Q1 release and business update, which included numerous positive advances.
NuScale Power Corporation, Inc. (NYSE:SMR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 12, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Rodney McMahan - Senior Director, IR John Hopkins - President, CEO & Director Robert Hamady - CFO Conference Call Participants Marc Bianchi - TD Cowen Sherif Elmaghrabi - BTIG George Gianarikas - Canaccord Genuity Craig Shere - Tuohy Brothers Ryan Pfingst - B. Riley Securities Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to NuScale's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call.
NuScale Power's first-quarter 2025 performance is likely to have reflected strong demand for clean energy powering AI-supported data centers.
NuScale Power (SMR -2.00%) is trying to modernize the nuclear power industry. It has made significant progress on that front and is now working toward the commercialization of its product.
After a stellar 2024, which saw NuScale Power's share price rise by 5.5x, it has underperformed not just the nuclear energy sector but also the S&P 500 YTD. Key reasons for the drop include uncertainties regarding the earlier projected big energy demand from data centers and a massive increase in loss in 2024, despite a significant revenue increase. There's a possibility of significant recovery in 2025, though. Over the longer term, there's a good case for the stock on projected growth as the backing for nuclear energy sustains.
The problem with NuScale Power (SMR 0.76%) is that the upstart company hasn't yet sold a single product. But that could change by the end of 2025, as it awaits a final decision from what could be its first big customer.
Shares of NuScale Power (SMR -5.34%) have risen 350% over the past year. That's an impressive stock advance for a company that loses money and is likely to keep losing money for at least several more years.