Centrus Energy's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking
Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Centrus Energy.
Looking at options history for Centrus Energy (AMEX:LEU) we detected 17 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 52% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 29% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $340,475 and 11, calls, for a total amount of $440,975.
Predicted Price Range
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $180.0 to $270.0 for Centrus Energy over the last 3 months.
Volume & Open Interest Trends
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Centrus Energy's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Centrus Energy's whale activity within a strike price range from $180.0 to $270.0 in the last 30 days.
Centrus Energy 30-Day Option Volume & Interest Snapshot
Noteworthy Options Activity:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEU | PUT | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 11/21/25 | $55.6 | $53.3 | $54.25 | $240.00 | $113.9K | 15 | 21 |
| LEU | PUT | SWEEP | BULLISH | 11/21/25 | $55.2 | $54.2 | $54.25 | $240.00 | $81.3K | 15 | 36 |
| LEU | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 11/21/25 | $32.0 | $31.9 | $32.0 | $270.00 | $80.0K | 25 | 36 |
| LEU | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 08/15/25 | $59.8 | $58.0 | $58.0 | $180.00 | $52.2K | 41 | 11 |
| LEU | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 08/15/25 | $55.2 | $53.2 | $54.38 | $180.00 | $49.0K | 41 | 20 |
About Centrus Energy
Centrus Energy Corp is engaged in the supply of nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry. It operates through the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) and Technical Solutions segments. The LEU segment has two components which include the sale of separative work units and uranium. The Technical Solutions segment provides engineering, design, and manufacturing services to government and private sector customers. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the LEU segment. It has a business presence in the U.S. and other countries, of which prime revenue is generated in the U.S.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Centrus Energy, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
Centrus Energy's Current Market Status
- Currently trading with a volume of 515,976, the LEU's price is up by 4.33%, now at $225.19.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 13 days.
Professional Analyst Ratings for Centrus Energy
In the last month, 4 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $197.0.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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* An analyst from Stifel downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $220.
* An analyst from UBS downgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $215.
* In a cautious move, an analyst from JP Morgan downgraded its rating to Neutral, setting a price target of $148.
* In a cautious move, an analyst from Northland Capital Markets downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $205.
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