We recently published a list of 12 Best Uranium Stocks to Invest in According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:UUUU) stands against other uranium stocks to invest in.
Nuclear power is making a notable comeback. More than 20 countries pledged to triple nuclear energy by 2050 at the COP28 summit. Nuclear power is considered crucial for lowering emissions, and it is gaining support from both environmental advocates and US national security interests, though for different motivations. Big tech companies are also getting involved as they hunt for more energy to power massive data centers.
Uranium is not presently categorized as a “critical mineral” by the US Geological Survey (USGS) because it is classified as a fuel mineral. However, President Trump is pushing for its inclusion in the list, which would gather federal support and speed up project approvals. This seems like a sensible play on Trump’s part, as demand for uranium is climbing, and the US relies almost entirely on imports, with most of the world’s supply originating from a handful of countries. Uranium prices were at a 16-year high in 2023 and, while they have dipped marginally, they remain higher than at any time since Fukushima in 2011.
In December 2024, John Ciampaglia, CEO of Sprott Asset Management, told CNBC that the uranium industry had been on life support for nearly a decade after Fukushima, and there needed to be better supply discipline in the market. Uranium producers need to ensure that future supply matches demand. He noted that three factors supported the industry – first, the growing electrification in China, India, and other developing countries, secondly, energy security and decarbonization are putting the focus back on nuclear fuel as an energy source, and third, tech companies are now investing in the development of small modular reactors. He also commented on uranium spot and market prices, which are gradually moving upward. He believes uranium prices need to go higher to incentivize chemical producers and miners to increase production and build new mines, which is critical to developing uranium as a reliable electricity fuel in the coming decades.
Current supply shortages, higher long-term prices, and forecasts for record nuclear energy production in 2025 all point to a positive future. With that industry outlook in mind, let’s take a look at the best uranium stocks to buy according to analysts.
Miners at work in a mine, searching for Uranium and Vanadium.
For this article, we searched credible websites and compiled an extensive list of US-listed uranium stocks. Next, we manually searched for the average upside potential of each stock and selected 12 stocks with the highest values. The list below is ranked in ascending order of the upside potential as of April 19. We have also mentioned the hedge fund sentiment as of Q4 2024.
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