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Cameco Soars to Multi‑Decade Highs as Uranium Shortfall Forecast Looms

Long-term contracts may already capture part of the expected pricing uplift from a slow-to-expand supply base.

Overview

  • Cameco estimates global uranium demand will outstrip supply around 2030, with a much wider gap roughly 15 years later.
  • Shares are up about 40% over one year, 240% over three years, and more than 750% over five years, placing the stock near 30‑year highs.
  • The company operates largely in politically stable regions and relies on multi‑year supply agreements that can temper near‑term upside.
  • Uranium prices have climbed since a 2016 low as buyers seek secure supply in a market that cannot ramp output quickly.
  • The report notes that commodity‑cycle forces drive higher capital spending and eventual supply response, which could challenge today’s valuation.