Why These Energy Stocks Are Gaining This Week

4. Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU)

Share Price Gains Between May 1 – May 8: 24.43%

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) is a trusted supplier of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) is the only American company with proven enrichment technology, giving it a significant advantage in the current trade tensions. The stock has also received a boost due to nuclear energy regaining the spotlight during the ongoing AI boom.

Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE:LEU) also posted strong results for its Q1 2025 this week, reporting an EPS of $1.6 and beating expectations by a significant $1.65. The company’s revenue also surged by 67.3% YoY to $73.1 million, topping estimates by almost $5 million. Moreover, Centrus has expressed confidence in its compelling investment case for the $3.4 billion in funding that Congress has provided to jumpstart domestic nuclear fuel production.