Nuclear Stock Face-Off: Is NuScale or BWX Technologies the Better Buy Right Now?
Which of these nuclear stocks has a brighter future?
FLR - Fluor Corporation
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$56.00
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HIGH:
$60.00
LOW:
$48.00
MEDIAN:
$58.00
CONSENSUS:
$56.00
UPSIDE:
24.80%
Stock News
Lumina Metals Commences Pre-Feasibility Study for The Nowa Sol Copper-Silver Project with Fluor Corporation
Warsaw, Poland--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2026) - Lumina Metals Corp. (TSX: LMCU) ("Lumina" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the formal commencement of the NI 43-101 compliant pre-feasibility study ("PFS") for its flagship Nowa Sól copper-silver project located in western Poland. The PFS will focus on optimizing the overall project development plan and refining the key technical and economic parameters for the Nowa Sól project, including mining methods, shaft sinking and underground infrastructure, metallurgical processing, tailings management, power supply, logistics, permitting integration, capital expenditures, operating costs, and overall execution planning.
Cameco Sees Path to 20 New US Large-Scale Reactors
Cameco (CCJ) provided a robust outlook for the deployment of Westinghouse's AP1000 reactor technology on its first quarter 2026 earnings call earlier this month. Company leadership now sees a realistic near-term path to as many as 20 of the large-scale reactor units entering construction in the United States.
Fluor: Too Many Headwinds Are Emerging (Rating Downgrade)
Fluor Corporation faces mounting headwinds after disappointing Q1 results, including an 8% revenue decline and weak adjusted EPS driven by legal and project cost overruns. AI data center construction and onshoring tailwinds are offset by economic slowdown risks, political uncertainty, and local pushback, complicating the near-term outlook. FLR's $1.4 billion share buyback, funded by the NuScale divestment, is viewed neutrally but signals limited reinvestment opportunities amid a challenging environment.
These Analysts Revise Their Forecasts On Fluor After Q1 Results
Fluor Corp (NYSE:FLR) on Friday reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.
Fluor Q1 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates, Stock Down
FLR's Q1 2026 EPS and revenues miss estimates as legal and project charges hit results, sending shares down 15.2% on Friday.
Partnerships, Positive Sentiment Boost U.S. Nuclear
The nuclear industry has seen a recent flurry of announcements, headlined by two major industry partnerships to rapidly deploy new reactors. These exciting developments come against the backdrop of a new national poll showing increased positive sentiment towards nuclear energy.
Fluor Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Fluor NYSE: FLR reported first-quarter 2026 results that management said reflected a growing pipeline of potential work but also included several discrete items, including a legal charge tied to past government services work and a cost increase on a mining project in the Americas.
Crude Oil Gains 1%; Fluor Shares Plunge After Q1 Results
U.S. stocks traded mostly higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.5% on Friday.
Fluor Corporation (FLR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Fluor Corporation (FLR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Fluor (FLR) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Fluor (FLR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.73 per share a year ago.
Fluor Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026. “I am encouraged by the significant number of new awards we secured in recent months across diverse markets, including gas-fueled and nuclear power, refining, data centers, mining, and uranium enrichment. Our pipeline of work is expanding, and we see compelling opportunities across each of our core markets,” said Jim Breuer, Fluor's Chief Executive Officer. “The.
Where Will NuScale Power (SMR) Stock Be in 5 Years?
This little nuclear stock could remain volatile for the foreseeable future.
Fluor Awarded Feasibility Study Services for Anglo American's Woodsmith Mining Project in the UK
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CriticalMinerals--Fluor Awarded Feasibility Study Services for Anglo American's Woodsmith Mining Project in the UK.
Investing in X-energy Without the Pre-Revenue IPO Risk
X-energy (XE), the developer of the Xe-100 advanced small modular reactor (SMR) and XENITH microreactor, made its public market debut earlier this month. The company executed an upsized initial public offering that raised more than $1 billion.
Fluor Has Finished Selling Its NuScale Power Stock. You Won't Believe How Much It Made.
Fluor was an early investor in NuScale Power in 2011.
Fluor Corporation Positioned For Robust Growth In 2026
Fluor Corporation is rated Buy, driven by a successful transition, strong contract wins, and robust capital allocation. FLR's $2.43B NuScale exit funds aggressive share repurchases, targeting $1.4B in 2026 after an 11% float reduction in 2025. Management forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA growth of 10%, with Wall Street projecting 26% EPS growth and 5.5% revenue growth.
Fluor Is Having a Big Year. Is Now Still a Good Time to Buy the Stock?
Companies building nuclear reactors receive significant attention. There are plenty of pick-and-shovel investments in the industry.
Cwm LLC Acquires 37,112 Shares of Fluor Corporation $FLR
Cwm LLC lifted its holdings in Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) by 68.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 91,639 shares of the construction company's stock after buying an additional 37,112 shares during the period. Cwm LLC
MasTec vs. Fluor: Which Infrastructure Stock Has More Upside Now?
Ongoing investment across energy, power and digital infrastructure continues to drive strong demand for large-scale project execution across the United States, with MasTec, Inc. MTZ and Fluor Corporation FLR emerging as key players within this landscape. From grid modernization and pipeline development to data center buildouts and advanced industrial facilities, customers are increasingly prioritizing partners that can deliver complex projects with scale, flexibility and disciplined execution.
Price Targets
Fluor (FLR) PT Raised to $60 at DA Davidson: 'Constructive on Medium/Long Term Opportunities'
$60.00
(was $53.29)
Brent Thielman
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D.A. Davidson
Fluor price target raised to $59 from $56 at Truist
$59.00
(was $51.40)
Jamie Cook
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Truist Financial
Fluor price target raised to $57 from $52 at UBS
$57.00
(was $51.62)
UBS
Fluor price target raised to $48 from $45 at Baird
$48.00
(was $48.57)
Robert W. Baird
Fluor price target raised to $56 from $51 at Truist
$56.00
(was $44.65)
Truist Financial
Fluor price target lowered to $51 from $52 at Truist
$51.00
(was $42.71)
Truist Financial
Fluor price target lowered to $52 from $59 at Truist
$52.00
(was $39.99)
Truist Financial
Fluor price target raised to $60 from $48 at UBS
$60.00
(was $51.24)
Steven Fisher
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UBS
Fluor price target lowered to $41 from $43 at Baird
$41.00
(was $34.42)
Andrew Wittmann
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Robert W. Baird
Fluor price target lowered to $41 from $54 at KeyBanc
$41.00
(was $31.02)
Sangita Jain
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KeyBanc
Fluor price target lowered to $40 from $45 at Barclays
$40.00
(was $37.77)
Barclays
Fluor downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at Baird
$58.00
(was $50.11)
Andrew Wittmann
·
Robert W. Baird
Citi Upgrades Fluor (FLR) to Buy
$65.00
(was $53.86)
Andrew Kaplowitz
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Citigroup
Fluor price target raised to $66 from $61 at Truist
$66.00
(was $50.43)
Jamie Cook
·
Truist Financial
Fluor price target raised to $61 from $54 at Truist
$61.00
(was $44.26)
Jamie Cook
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Truist Financial
Fluor (FLR) PT Raised to $58 at DA Davidson
$58.00
(was $45.63)
Brent Thielman
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D.A. Davidson
Fluor price target raised to $54 from $46 at Baird
$54.00
(was $47.50)
Andrew Wittmann
·
Robert W. Baird
KeyBanc Upgrades Fluor (FLR) to Overweight
$57.00
(was $50.26)
Sangita Jain
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KeyBanc
Fluor (FLR) PT Raised to $47 at Truist Securities
$47.00
(was $38.90)
Jamie Cook
·
Truist Financial
Fluor (FLR) PT Raised to $46 at Baird
$46.00
(was $38.90)
Andrew Wittmann
·
Robert W. Baird