Centrus Energy (LEU) Insider Ray Rothrock Sells 235 Shares

Ray Rothrock sold 235 shares of Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSE: LEU) on June 26, 2026. This transaction was part of a busier day for the company's internal reporting, as multiple executives and board members disclosed selling shares at the same time. While the dollar value of this specific transaction was not disclosed, it represents a continued pattern of insiders trimming their holdings during the middle of the year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Centrus Energy Corp.

On June 26, 2026, Ray Rothrock was joined by several other insiders in selling shares. Tina Jonas sold 293 shares, and William Madia sold 345 shares on that same day. Additionally, Mikel Williams parted with 302 shares. None of these transactions were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which is a pre-set schedule often used by executives to sell stock at specific times to avoid any appearance of trading on private information. This series of sales followed an earlier transaction by Rothrock in June where he sold 1,847 shares of another company, Roku, Inc.

Stock Performance and Market Position

Shares of Centrus Energy were priced at $160.25 on Wednesday. The company's stock has experienced significant volatility over the past year, trading as high as $464.25 and as low as $135.85. The current price sits below the 50-day moving average of $171.99 and the 200-day moving average of $205.79. This suggests the stock has been under some pressure recently, even as it trades roughly $25 above its yearly low. With a market value of about $3.17 billion, the company is a mid-sized player in the energy sector.

Recent Earnings and Growth

Centrus Energy reported revenue of $473.9 million in its latest financial cycle, representing a growth rate of 14% compared to the previous year. The company is profitable, with a net margin of 10.23% and a return on equity of 8.05%. Centrus also maintains a strong liquidity position, evidenced by its current ratio of 5.39. Investors are looking forward to the next earnings announcement, which is scheduled for November 4, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have been active in their coverage of Centrus Energy. On October 8, 2026, Guggenheim initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $167.00 price target. Earlier, on September 3, 2026, Jefferies began coverage with a Hold rating and a $169.00 target. Other firms have recently adjusted their expectations; Stifel maintained a Buy rating on August 25, 2026, while lowering its price target from $246.00 to $216.00. Evercore ISI Group currently holds the highest price target among recent reports at $337.00, despite lowering it from an earlier $390.00. Across 17 analyst opinions, the stock maintains a consensus Buy recommendation.

About Centrus Energy Corp.

Centrus Energy Corp. is a Bethesda-based supplier of nuclear fuel components. The company provides low-enriched uranium to utilities that run nuclear power plants around the world, including in the United States and Japan. It also offers engineering and technical services to both government and private clients. As the global demand for carbon-free energy sources grows, Centrus plays a central role in the nuclear supply chain.

What's Ahead for LEU

Investors often watch insider sales for clues about executive sentiment, though these trades can be motivated by many personal financial factors. The upcoming earnings report in November will provide more clarity on whether the company's 14% revenue growth is sustainable. It is important to remember that these insider disclosures reflect actions from June 2026 and may not represent the current outlook of the individuals involved.