#7 - Cameco Corp. (NYSE:CCJ)
One way to look for stocks likely to grow is to follow trends. And an emerging trend is the increased demand for nuclear power, which will provide a tailwind for uranium stocks. Cameco Corp. (NYSE: CCJ) is the world’s largest publicly traded uranium company and one of the best pure-play options for investors to consider.
As of this writing, CCJ stock is up 35.9% in the last 30 days and 16.8% in 2024. In an interview with Bloomberg, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel called the current outlook the “best fundamentals” he’s ever seen for nuclear power. In response to the expected demand, Cameco plans to expand capacity.
One more thing to keep in mind is that the growth in nuclear power will be a multi-year cycle. This means that Cameco will have a long runway for future growth, much like NVIDIA in the chip sector. Commodity stocks can be notoriously cyclical, but CCJ looks like a solid choice for investors banking on a clean energy future.
About Cameco
Cameco Corporation provides uranium for the generation of electricity. It operates through Uranium, Fuel Services, Westinghouse segments. The Uranium segment is involved in the exploration for, mining, and milling, purchase, and sale of uranium concentrate. The Fuel Services segment engages in the refining, conversion, and fabrication of uranium concentrate, as well as the purchase and sale of conversion services.
Read More - Current Price
- $52.44
- Consensus Rating
- Buy
- Ratings Breakdown
- 7 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
- Consensus Price Target
- $66.56 (26.9% Upside)
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