NuScale Power and Fermi America, two companies in the U. S. nuclear energy sector, are facing significant challenges that threaten their futures. Both companies have seen their stock values decline drastically due to financial troubles, management issues, and market pressures.
1. NuScale Power:
• NuScale Power, known for its small modular nuclear reactors, has experienced a stock price fall from a peak of $50 to around $12 per share.
• Despite being the only U. S. nuclear vendor with a regulatory approval, the company faced criticism regarding its financial health and management decisions.
• Fluor Corp., a major shareholder, is selling off its shares, which raises concerns about NuScale's future viability. Fluor has already sold $2 billion worth of shares.
• Recent class action lawsuits allege securities fraud, claiming NuScale misrepresented its partnership with ENTRA1, which has no significant experience in nuclear projects.
• The company reported a staggering loss in 2025, mainly due to a payment to ENTRA1, raising doubts about its profitability.
2. Fermi America:
• Fermi America is working on an ambitious $60 billion project named "Project Matador. " It aims to serve a large data center in Texas but has faced severe setbacks.
• The company has reported substantial losses without any revenue and lost a key tenant, leading to a drop in its stock price to around $5.
• The resignation of CEO Toby Neugebauer and CFO Miles Everson has raised further concerns about the company's stability.
• The project has been criticized as overly optimistic, with doubts about its execution by individuals with limited experience in energy projects.
Both NuScale Power and Fermi America illustrate the volatility in the energy market and the risks of relying on overly ambitious projects and management. The future for these companies remains uncertain as they deal with falling stock prices and legal challenges.
https://www.masterresource.org/nuclear-smr/troubles-at-nuscale-and-fermi-america/
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