NuScale Power Stock Surges on DOE Loan Support for Nuclear Reactors NuScale Power Corporation’s shares surged 5.73 percent after securing a key small modular reactor (SMR) project contract, driven by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan guarantees that are expected to boost financing for advanced nuclear projects. The stock climbed to around $11.80–$11.90, reflecting heightened investor optimism about the company’s position in the nuclear revival and its potential to benefit from federal support. The DOE’s recent testimony before Congress highlighted that the first 5–10 new reactors, including SMR designs, will likely receive loan guarantees, a development that directly impacts companies like NuScale Power. This policy shift has improved financing visibility for advanced reactor projects, positioning NuScale as a central player in the emerging nuclear energy sector. Analysts and traders have interpreted the news as a catalyst for the stock, with recent sessions seeing SMR rise 15–16 percent amid heavy momentum trading. Financially, NuScale Power remains a development-stage company with minimal revenue. Its quarterly revenue stood at approximately $31.5 million, yet its price-to-sales ratio exceeded 130, indicating that investors are pricing in future growth potential rather than current earnings. The company operates at a significant loss, with negative profit margins and returns on equity and assets in the red. However, its balance sheet provides a buffer, holding about $836 million in cash and no long-term debt. Liquidity ratios of 4.3 suggest strong short-term financial health, though operating cash flow remains sharply negative, with over $200 million in losses reported in the latest quarter. Analyst coverage reflects a mix of cautious optimism and risk warnings.#hsbc #tennessee_valley_authority #department_of_energy #nu_scale_power #small_modular_reactor
