10 Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy as SMRs Go Mainstream

8. Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC)

With an upside potential of 16.1%, Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) earns a spot on our list of the best nuclear energy stocks to buy as SMRs go mainstream.

Hobson Central Processing Plant is now finally receiving uranium-bearing material from Burke Hollow, after Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) announced on April 8, 2026, that production had finally commenced at the world’s newest ISR uranium mine and the first new U.S. ISR operation in over a decade. The Hobson Central Processing Plant has government approval to process up to 4 million pounds of uranium annually.

Following that update, Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) has now become the only uranium company in the U.S. currently running two active ISR production networks at the same time. With licenses that allow it to potentially produce around 12 million pounds of uranium annually across its projects, UEC also has the largest uranium resource base in the U.S. The company has plans to start operations at another ISR uranium project called Ludeman in 2027.

Meanwhile, as of the Q2 fiscal 2026 results, Christensen Ranch was flagged by TD Securities, which said progress there was slower than expected. Following a regulatory win, three new header houses were approved at the project, helping alleviate those concerns.

Following the Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC)’s earnings release, analysts at TD Cowen and Roth Capital reiterated bullish ratings on the stock.

Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:UEC) is engaged in uranium and titanium mining and related activities, including exploration, pre-extraction, extraction, and processing of uranium concentrates and titanium minerals. The company’s operations are divided into the following geographical segments: Wyoming, Texas, Saskatchewan, and Others.