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TSE:CCO

Cameco Corporation (CCO.TO)

141.60
+0.41 (0.29%)
as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 24, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 38 opinions in the last 12 months.

Cameco Corporation (CCO-T) is viewed positively among analysts, primarily due to its pivotal role in the uranium sector amid a growing demand for clean energy and nuclear power. Experts underscore its increasing significance with the rising reliance on nuclear energy, particularly for data center power supplies, as well as company initiatives such as its 50% stake in Westinghouse. While its long-term prospects remain optimistic owing to robust demand, there are concerns regarding its current valuation, which is seen as high by several analysts despite strong growth potential and attractive future earnings. Short-term volatility, driven by profit-taking and market fluctuations, adds a layer of caution for potential investors, pointing towards strategic buying opportunities on pullbacks. Overall, the sentiment is that CCO is well-positioned for future growth, provided investors can navigate through necessary corrections and volatility in the uranium market.

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SELL

Rather than try to predict the future of commodity prices, which is difficult, his firm tries to prepare for various outcomes. Has done extremely well, driven by high price of the commodity, which is at highest level since 2007. One of the world's largest producers, operates globally. Also owns 49% of Westinghouse.

Likes its assets, which are in good geopolitical jurisdictions, a real advantage. Main competition is in Kazakhstan, which comes with complications.

However, current valuation of 40x PE is very expensive. Trailing earnings is 80x. No dividend. Take money off the table and invest where there's more upside.

TOP PICK

One of the world's largest producers of uranium, essentially a pure play. One of a very small number of public companies in the space. Stable source. Uranium markets are very tight. Earnings up 134%, expected to rise again this year and next. Perfect fit for a momentum portfolio. Change in prevailing view on nuclear energy. Westinghouse acquisition is the icing on the cake. Yield is 0.2%.

(Analysts’ price target is $73.71)
BUY ON WEAKNESS

They had a spectacular run for the last two years. He rode this, but now the whole world is on this. Shares are pulling back, because nuclear plants take a long, long time to complete. With the price of uranium, countries and companies need to build new mines and these take time. Buy on pullback but only partially. He expects lower prices ahead.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

They had a spectacular run for the last two years. He rode this, but now the whole world is on this. Shares are pulling back, because nuclear plants take a long, long time to complete. With the price of uranium, countries and companies need to build new mines and these take time. Buy on pullback but only partially. He expects lower prices ahead.

BUY

A go-to name in the energy renaissance in NA. Expensive at 27x 2025 earnings. Modelling 40% EPS growth. A good name. Probably in Buy territory on the 200-day MA. A buy on fundamentals.

Unspecified

He feels it is too expensive and could easily come off even with increasing uranium prices. It could make $3 billion in the next 5 to 7 years but the market cap is 23 billion. Has 1 1/2 billion in assets now. He moved their uranium holdings to Denison for production in two years without the volatility of Cameco.

DON'T BUY

When Russia invaded Ukraine there were fears of an energy shortage and a drive for nuclear power, despite its long lead time to build these plants. That catalyst pushed CCO shares up; the easy money has been made.  Shares are too high now.

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TOP PICK

Only last October did Cameco surpass its long-standing peak set in May 2007. Now, money has rushed in and pumped up shares. Also, Cameco's EPS missed two of its last four quarters. True, cash flow is healthy and the PE is 67x, far below its median average of 93.67x. At the end of the day, uranium is a commodity, making it subject to price swings; it started 2024 at US$85.34, topped US$106 in early February and fell back to US$95 to begin March. Further, the hard run-up in CCO shares makes us cautious. Consider this a risky buy or a buy on weakness.

HOLD

Has owned for a long time, rare for him. Consolidating right now. Might see more yo-yo action, but picture is good so far. As long as it doesn't truly break down, he'll stay in. Not a bad point to buy, but may tread water a while.

PARTIAL BUY

It just broke its previous 2007 high. CCO is at the heart of the current energy transition. Little uranium will come on stream in the next 5 years. So, there's a built-in glut. If you have a strong profit, sell half, but hold this long term. Expect volatility in all uranium.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Uranium sector off to a strong start in 2024. Contractual commitments a concern due to rising spot price (not maximizing revenue). Quesiton is whether production can be increased in Saskatchewan. Nuclear power trend moving in the right direction. Small modular reactors a promising development (new market for company). Recently sold on stock price strength. Would wait for weakness in shares before buying. Fundamentals look good.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Renaissance for nuclear energy. Lots of positive sentiment. With Westinghouse, changed business mix a bit, no longer as sensitive to uranium commodity price. Also gives them some servicing revenues. Likes the strategy. Revenue growth quite strong, cashflow strong. 

Valuation still too high, he's wary. Hot sector, a lot of money's rushed in. Buy on weakness.

HOLD

Does not own shares in Uranium. Unsure on future of nuclear demand. Stigma is that nuclear energy is risky. Would prefer investing in oil/gas stocks. 

BUY

He likes uranium in the materials space and nuclear energy as a power source. It was the first in the materials sector to make a new high when materials turned higher. It is a big producer and recently exceeded its all time high. Earnings should be up a lot. He owns BWX Technologies (BWXT). It has been building small nuclear reactors for decades for the U.S. military and running them safely. It is now getting them commercialized and working with Ontario Power.

BUY

If not the best, one of the very-best-performing commodity stocks in Canada. With the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Canadian uranium's at a premium. Canadian uranium good, Russian uranium bad. Likes nuclear power, low on greenhouse gases, reliable, doesn't depend on wind or sun.

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