
TSE:CCO
This summary was created by AI, based on 45 opinions in the last 12 months.
Cameco Corporation (CCO) has emerged as a significant player in the uranium sector, driven by a global resurgence in nuclear power demand. Most experts appear optimistic about its long-term prospects, noting that the combination of geopolitical tensions, especially the Ukraine-Russia war, and the growing shift towards clean energy sources favors the uranium market. The company has strong fundamentals with increasing earnings and a notable strategic acquisition of Westinghouse, enhancing its operational capabilities. However, many analysts express concerns over its high valuation, with a considerable number recommending to wait for a price pullback before initiating positions. Despite the positive sentiment around nuclear energy as part of the future energy mix, opinions vary on the appropriate entry points for investment, with current price levels prompting caution among some investors.
Uranium prices have struggled since the Japan earthquake. Another overhang is the CRA issue. Hang onto this. It's had a nice move off the bottom. Cameco is short of uranium this year, so they have to buy uranium this year. Global buyers have bought enough uranium, so we've hit a bottom in uranium prices. He expects a bounce...as well as volatility.
Uraniam prices have struggled since the Japan earthquakes. Another overhang for Cameco is their CRA issue. Hang onto this. It's had a nice move off the bottom. Cameco is short of uranium this year, so they have to buy uranium this year. But buyers have bought enough uranium, so there's an excess on the market. We've hit a bottom in uranium prices, so he expects a bounce...as well as volatility.
Has looked at this so many times in the last decade. The theme is that they are a low-cost producer of uranium. People want to get away from oil and gas, so nuclear power seems to have some long-term future. Every time he sees an analyst report, uranium prices are going to go up in 2 years time, and this has been going on for decades. It never seems to happen. The company is dealing with a CRA issue on the tax side as well, but it would be manageable.
Uranium really is the bloodied factory. You have the environmental approach. It’s not easy, and yet is one of the world's greatest highest-grade producers. They've cut production which has helped a bit, but it doesn't help forever. It’s going to stay alive, but shouldn't be your favourite at the moment.
The price of uranium has been pretty positive, and the stock has sort of caught up with that. It had a washout bottom back in October, followed by a move above its resistance. The last move was pretty big, so it may want to come back and test at around $11.95. Indicators are turning up and everything is positive about it. A tough call, because it is so volatile.
The long-term trend has been down until recently, when the stock went from around $10.50 to almost $12. The company reduced the amount of yearly production and the price of uranium in the last 2 weeks has gone up 15%. Seasonality is positive from about November through until May. Technicals have changed dramatically during the last 3 weeks. If you own, stick with it or buy on weakness.
They shut down MacArthur River and took off 10% supply from the market which is helping the supply situation but what happens when it comes back on line and then China brings some of their production back on line. He would look elsewhere. They are in a fight with CRA.