Uranium Energy Corp Reports Results for First Quarter of Fiscal 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: UEC) reported Q1 FY2026 results and operational progress on Dec 10, 2025. The company produced 68,612 lbs U3O8 this quarter with a total cost per pound of $34.35 (cash cost $29.90).
UEC strengthened liquidity via a $234 million public offering and held 1,356,000 lbs U3O8 inventory at Oct 31, 2025 (market value $111.9M300,000 lbs at $37.05/lb by Dec 2025. Key development: launch of United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp (UR&C) and ongoing ISR expansions at Christensen Ranch, Ludeman, Burke Hollow, Sweetwater FAST-41 permitting, and a 34,000m core program at Roughrider.
Positive
- Cash and inventory totaling $698M
- Completed $234M public offering
- Inventory of 1,356,000 lbs U3O8 at Oct 31, 2025
- Production 68,612 lbs with total cost $34.35/lb
- Launched UR&C to pursue U.S. refining and conversion
Negative
- Irigaray CPP had in-process inventory excluded from stated totals
- UR&C project contingent on government support, contracts, approvals
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
UEC’s pre-news gain of 2.27% occurred alongside smaller moves in peers such as CCJ (+3.73%) and NXE (+1.62%). However, no peers appeared in the momentum scanner and sector-wide momentum was not flagged.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Conference call notice | Neutral | +7.7% | Set date and access details for fiscal 2026 Q1 results call. |
| Nov 07 | Policy designation news | Positive | -0.2% | Uranium added to U.S. 2025 Critical Minerals List supporting energy security. |
| Oct 09 | Equity offering upsized | Negative | -3.2% | Underwriter exercised over-allotment, increasing equity raise and potential dilution. |
| Oct 06 | Public offering closed | Negative | -1.2% | Closed $203.8M equity offering to fund refining and working capital. |
| Oct 03 | Public offering priced | Negative | -3.4% | Priced 15.5M-share equity deal at $13.15 ahead of closing. |
Recent equity offerings have generally seen share price declines, while policy-related news showed a flat reaction, indicating sensitivity to dilution headlines.
Over the last six months, UEC has focused on financing and policy-linked developments. Three October 2025 public-offering announcements, totaling over $200M each in gross proceeds, funded its U.S. refining and conversion plans and coincided with share price pullbacks of -1.21% to -3.44%. A November 7, 2025 critical minerals designation for uranium had a minimal -0.16% move. The December 3, 2025 call scheduling news saw a +7.65% reaction, showing investor interest in upcoming catalysts ahead of today’s detailed fiscal Q1 2026 results.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form S-3ASR automatic shelf filed on 2025-11-14 allows UEC to issue various securities over time for general corporate purposes, including exploration, development, uranium purchases or debt repayment, providing flexible access to capital.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement outlines UEC’s Q1 FY2026 progress, highlighting low-cost ISR production at $34.35 total cost per pound, substantial liquidity of $698 million in cash, inventory and equities, and a growing U3O8 inventory of 1,356,000 pounds. It adds new detail on Burke Hollow, Sweetwater, Roughrider and the UR&C refining and conversion initiative. Investors may track future production volumes, policy outcomes under Section 232, and capital deployment under the effective shelf registration.
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NYSE American: UEC
Building America's Only Vertically Integrated Uranium Fuel Supply Chain, from Mining to Conversion, Supporting
Increasing Production Through Construction of New Low-Cost In-Situ Recovery Capacity in
Strategic Inventory Positioning Ahead of Section 232 Decision and Projected Supply Deficits
Operational Highlights:
- Maintained Low-Cost Production Profile: Achieved Total Cost per Pound(1) of
, including Cash Cost per Pound(1) of$34.35 and Non-Cash Cost per Pound(1) of$29.90 , based on production of 68,612 pounds of precipitated uranium and dried and drummed U3O8 (uranium concentrate) for the quarter.$4.45 - Irigaray Plant Upgrades Completed: A full refurbishment of the yellowcake thickener and calciner to support 24/7 operations was finalized at the Irigaray Central Processing Plant ("CPP"). Drying and drumming operations have resumed, and approximately 49,000 pounds U3O8 were packaged between November 13-30, 2025.
- Adding a Second Powder River Basin Satellite at Ludeman: Development decision made to advance the fully permitted Ludeman in-situ recovery ("ISR") Project's first planned wellfield. Engineering of the satellite ion-exchange ("IX") plant is progressing, and procurement of IX vessels is underway.
- Major Expansion of Wellfield Development at Christensen Ranch: Construction is underway on six additional header houses in new wellfields at the Christensen Ranch ISR operations in the Powder River Basin.
- Burke Hollow Nears Operational Status, America's Next ISR Mine: Major construction milestones are substantially complete, setting the stage for initial operations at
South Texas's newest ISR production facility. The advances at Burke Hollow and Christensen Ranch are expected to drive increased production output through the end of fiscal 2026. - Advancing Development Plans for
Sweetwater : Work progressed under the FAST-41 permitting designation forSweetwater . Drilling and engineering plans for mill refurbishment have been initiated. - Roughrider Pre-Feasibility Progressing: A 34,000 meter core drilling program commenced in October 2025, targeting conversion of inferred to indicated uranium estimated resources to support the previously announced proposed pre-feasibility study ("PFS") for the world-class, high-grade Roughrider Project in the prolific
Athabasca Basin ofSaskatchewan, Canada . - Launched United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp ("UR&C"): Positioning UEC as America's only vertically integrated uranium company with mining and processing together with planned refining, and conversion under one platform. Initiated a feasibility study with Fluor, expanded the size of the project technical team, and progressed federal engagement and multi-state siting activities.
Fiscal Q1 2026 Financial Highlights:
- Strong Balance Sheet:
of cash, uranium inventory(2)(3) and equities(3) at market prices, with no debt.$698 million - Completed
Public Offering: Supports acceleration of UR&C's planned development and further strengthens liquidity.$234 Million - Inventory Buildup Ahead of Section 232 Announcement: 1,356,000 pounds of U₃O₈ held in inventory at October 31, 2025, valued at
at market prices(3), excluding approximately 199,000 pounds of precipitated uranium and dried and drummed U3O8 at the Irigaray CPP. In addition to uranium from operations, a further 300,000 pounds of U3O8 is to be added by the end of December 2025 through purchase contracts at an attractive$111.9 million per pound.$37.05
Strengthening
U.S. Government's Designation of Uranium as a Critical Mineral: Uranium was added to theU.S. Geological Survey's Final 2025 Critical Minerals List on November 7, 2025, underscoring its essential role inU.S. energy and national security. In addition, theU.S. Government has initiated a Section 232 Critical Minerals investigation into foreign uranium imports, with potential outcomes that may include additional federal support measures such as enlarging theU.S. Strategic Uranium Reserve. To that end,U.S. Secretary of Energy, Christopher A. Wright, expressed support for the Strategic Reserve and noted the required buffer size will need to grow over time to support the anticipated "rapid growth" in domestic nuclear energy, including advanced and small modular reactors.
Amir Adnani, President and CEO, stated:
"This quarter represented a step change for UEC. With the launch of United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp, we added a new business line that positions the Company to become the only
Progress at UR&C is advancing across feasibility, site selection and technical staffing initiatives. Separately, we are engaging with senior levels of state and federal governments as part of our broader development process.
Our balance sheet is now even stronger, with no debt and over
Powder River
Hub: Irigaray CPP; Spokes: Christensen Ranch and Ludeman
Since the resumption of operations and as of October 31, 2025, accumulated production from Christensen Ranch was approximately 199,000 pounds of precipitated uranium and dried and drummed U3O8 at the Irigaray CPP.
As part of its ongoing production ramp-up, UEC continued to develop new production areas at Christensen Ranch. Mine development advanced with active well installation (piloting, casing and underreaming) in wellfields 11 and 12 and delineation drilling in wellfields 8 and 10-extensions. Additionally, construction continued on six new header houses in wellfields 11, 12, and 10-extension. These new production areas form the base of UEC's future production plans at Christensen Ranch.
In parallel, process upgrades at the Irigaray CPP continued in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, including a full rebuild of one of two yellowcake thickeners, replacing the rake, gearbox and motor along with the repair or replacement of multiple calciner components. Together with the refurbishment completed at Christensen Ranch earlier in the year, these timely investments are expected to support higher production rates in addition to improved operational efficiency and performance.
UEC's Ludeman project, located 10 miles northeast of
Forty-one monitor wells are already installed for the first production area and baseline water quality sampling is planned for these wells in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Engineering for the satellite plant is in progress using internal technical expertise, with external engineering planned to commence in January 2026. Design and procurement of the IX vessels for the plant is underway.
In the Powder River Basin, the Irigaray CPP has a licensed capacity of 4.0 million pounds per year, surrounded by 17 satellite projects, four of which are fully permitted including Christensen Ranch and Ludeman.
The Company's workforce in
South Texas Hub-and-Spoke ISR Operations
Hub: Hobson CPP; Spoke: Burke Hollow
Construction of the Burke Hollow IX plant and first production area progressed on schedule, with key advances made across wellfield development and processing infrastructure.
All large diameter tanks have been installed at the IX plant and testing of the disposal well was completed with the state regulatory agency in attendance. The utility provider completed the installation of three-phase power into the project site, and all facilities have been energized. Well completion and mechanical integrity testing reports are underway following completion of construction.
The Company's workforce in
On August 1, 2025, the Sweetwater Uranium Complex was designated as a FAST-41 transparency project by the
Planning for the installation of cased monitor wells and a 200-hole delineation drilling program for the first wellfield at
Proposals have been received from engineering companies to assess refurbishment requirements for the Sweetwater Plant for both conventional and ISR operations. This work is expected to commence in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
Roughrider Project,
As part of the proposed PFS, UEC started a 34,000 meter conversion core drilling program, including targets across the West Zone, East Zone and Far East Zone, aiming to convert inferred estimated resources into the indicated category at the Roughrider Project.
UEC has engaged Tetra Tech Canada Inc. to provide lead technical services for the preparation of the proposed PFS for the Roughrider Project.
In parallel, UEC continues to advance the Roughrider Project through technical and environmental studies, community engagement and assessing opportunities to further de-risk the project. The parallel processes of updating the environmental baseline work and Indigenous engagement will support a future Environmental Impact Assessment required for uranium production.
UEC Launches United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp
United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary, has been formed to pursue the feasibility of developing a new, state-of-the-art American uranium refining and conversion facility. This initiative aims to position UEC as the only vertically integrated
Under one American banner, UEC's end-to-end capabilities are expected to provide a secure and geopolitically reliable source of Uranium Hexafluoride, the critical feedstock for enrichment used to produce low-enriched uranium and high-assay low-enriched uranium, fuels essential for powering large, small, and advanced reactors in undersupplied domestic and allied markets.
This initiative builds on UEC's existing uranium platform, advancing a fully American supply chain aligned with
During the quarter, the Company completed a
Conference Call Details
A conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, to discuss the Company's results, upcoming catalysts and current market conditions. To participate, please use one of the following methods:
Webinar: Click Here
International: 1-412-902-6510
An accompanying presentation will be available on UEC's website at www.uraniumenergy.com and a replay of the event will be available following the presentation.
Notes:
- Total Cost per Pound, Cash Cost Per Pound and Non-Cash Cost Per Pound are not measures of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States ("GAAP") and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. See "Non-GAAP Measures" below. - Does not include inventory in-process or dried and drummed concentrate at the Irigaray CPP.
- Market values for securities are based on closing prices as at October 31, 2025, and for uranium inventories are based on the spot price quoted on UxC ConverDyn as of such date.
- Average grades of
0.091% for measured resources and0.073% eU3O8 for indicated resources, respectively. See the Company's Regulation S-K 1300 technical report summary titled "Amended SK-1300 Mineral Resource Report Wyoming ISR Hub and Spoke Project, WY, USA, dated March 9, 2023".
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dayton Lewis, P.Geo., UEC's V.P., Wyoming Resource Development, who is a Qualified Person for the purposes of SEC Regulation S-K 1300.
About Uranium Energy Corp
Uranium Energy Corp is America's largest and fastest growing supplier of uranium needed to produce safe, clean, reliable nuclear energy. UEC is advancing the next generation of low-cost, environmentally friendly ISR mining uranium projects in
Stock Exchange Information:
NYSE American: UEC
WKN: AØJDRR
ISN: US916896103
Non-GAAP Measures
This news release includes reference to "Total Cost per Pound", "Cash Cost per Pound" and "Non-Cash per Pound", which do not have standardized meanings under GAAP. We define: (i) Total Cost Per Pound as the addition to in-process inventory and uranium concentrates from extraction (each a component of inventories on the consolidated balance sheets) for the applicable period divided by the quantity (in pounds) of precipitated uranium and dried and drummed U3O8 produced in such period; (ii) Cash Cost Per Pound as the addition to in-process inventory and uranium concentrates from extraction (each a component of inventories on the consolidated balance sheets), excluding depreciation, depletion and amortization, for the applicable period divided by the quantity (in pounds) of precipitated uranium and dried and drummed U3O8 in such period; and (iii) Non-Cash Cost Per Pound as the difference between Total Cost per Pound and Cash Cost per Pound. We believe that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, certain investors and other stakeholders also use this information to evaluate our operating and financial performance. The use of these performance measures is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our definition of these measures may differ from other mining companies and therefore may not be comparable. These non-GAAP measures should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements for the applicable periods.
First Quarter | |||
(in thousands of dollars, except cost per pound) | Fiscal 2026 | ||
Cash Production Costs | A | ||
Add | |||
Production-Based Royalties | 101 | ||
Ad Valorem and Severance Tax | 338 | ||
Total Production-Based Royalties and Taxes | B | 439 | |
Total Cash Costs | C=A+B | ||
Add | |||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 306 | ||
Total Non-Cash Costs | D | ||
Total Costs | E=C+D | ||
Precipitated Uranium and Dried and Drummed Uranium Concentrate (pounds) | F | 68,612 | |
Cash Production Costs Per Pound | G=A/F | ||
Production-Based Royalties, Ad Valorem and Severance Tax Per Pound | H=B/F | 6.40 | |
Total Cash Cost Per Pound | |||
Total Non-Cash Cost Per Pound | I=D/F | 4.45 | |
Total Cost Per Pound | J=G+H+I | ||
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable
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