Shares of uranium and nuclear-related companies are trading higher amid multiple catalysts including reciprocal Canadian tariffs on U.S. imports, which may hinder Canadian uranium exports to the U.S. if the trade dispute worsens. Also, the U.S. Department of Energy's extension of a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to restart an Iowa nuclear facility helps to underpin both future demand and government commitment to the sector.

BWX Technologies shares are trading higher after the company announced that its BANR microreactor was selected for a Transportable Nuclear Power Plant project in New Brunswick, Canada.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on BWX Technologies, Lowers Price Target to $182

BWX Technologies Says Prodigy Clean Energy And First Nations Selected BANR Microreactor For New Brunswick Nuclear Plant, Pending Definitive Agreement

Prediction: This Nuclear Stock Outperforms Oklo and NuScale Through 2030 (Hint: It Already Has Revenue)

BWX Technologies is positioned to outperform nuclear peers Oklo and NuScale through 2030 due to its established $3.2 billion revenue base and decades of nuclear manufacturing experience. While Oklo and NuScale are still commercializing reactor technologies, BWXT generates revenue from U.S. Navy contracts, TRISO fuel production, medical isotopes, and is developing advanced reactors and microreactors. The company raised its 2026 revenue guidance to $3.8 billion with 19% growth expected.

Department of Energy Announces a New Multi-Billion-Dollar Nuclear Energy Deal

The Department of Energy announced a $4.2 billion loan commitment to Vistra to extend and upgrade three nuclear plants in Pennsylvania and Ohio, preserving 4 GW of power and adding 433 MW of new capacity. This deal is part of Trump's broader initiative to quadruple U.S. nuclear capacity to 400 GW by 2050. Meta has already signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Vistra for 2,609 MW from these plants, highlighting how existing reactor owners are positioned to benefit most from the nuclear renaissance driven by AI energy demands.

Shares of uranium and nuclear-related companies are trading higher amid sympathy with Constellation Energy after the company announced a partnership with Google to deploy 890 MW of new nuclear capacity. The deal may support the demand outlook for hyperscalers adding more nuclear generation.