Nuscale Power Corp (SMR) Downgraded to Underperform

2 min readBy Investing Point

B of A Securities has downgraded Nuscale Power Corp (SMR) to Underperform from Neutral as of September 29, 2025. This action reflects increased caution regarding the company's outlook amid potential competitive pressures and execution risks that could affect its performance.

Currently trading at $17.95, Nuscale Power Corp operates in the electrical equipment industry, providing advanced small modular reactor (SMR) nuclear technology. The company aims to facilitate the global energy transition by delivering safe and reliable carbon-free energy solutions. With a market capitalization of $6.3 billion, it has reported a trailing twelve-month EPS of -2.78.

Nuscale's upcoming earnings report is anticipated on August 5, 2026, with estimates indicating an EPS of -$0.12 and revenue of $27.0 million. The recent earnings performance has shown significant volatility, including a Q3 2025 EPS of -$1.85, which was well below the estimate of -$0.15, resulting in a 1156.8% surprise.

Analyst consensus as of November 1, 2025, indicates a Hold rating, with a total of 20 analysts covering the stock. Recent actions include B of A Securities' downgrade and new initiations from Barclays and RBC Capital, highlighting a mixed sentiment in the market regarding Nuscale's future prospects.

Analyst ratings are based on research and financial models, providing useful perspectives but reflecting assumptions that may not materialize. Investment decisions should consider various factors, including company fundamentals and industry trends, rather than relying solely on analyst views.

This brief was generated from structured financial data and reviewed by the Investing Point editorial team. It is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market data provided by Finnhub.

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