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Cameco Sets Record High as Uranium Futures Break $100

Wall Street is pricing in a potential uranium shortfall that favors Cameco's expanded role across the nuclear fuel chain.

Overview

  • Cameco shares hit an all-time high on Jan. 28 after a 9.68% gain for the week of Jan. 22–29, with the stock up about 166% over the past year.
  • U.S. uranium futures climbed above $101 per pound, the highest since February 2024, on expectations of sustained demand.
  • Policy momentum includes plans to boost U.S. nuclear capacity, streamline plant approvals, and support domestic uranium supply to reduce reliance on Russia.
  • Cameco now pairs its core uranium mining and processing with a 50% stake in Westinghouse, broadening exposure across services to the nuclear sector.
  • The company flags a supply shortfall by 2030 that could widen, but shares trade near roughly $124 with lofty valuation metrics and ongoing commodity risk despite long-term contracts.