This quarter was an exciting step change for UEC with major production expansion initiatives and the introduction of a strategic new business line. The launch of United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp positions the company to become the only U.S. supplier with both Uranium and UF6 production capabilities.
— Amir Adnani
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0LJQ.L
Company 0LJQ.L
Period
Q1 2026
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedJun 10, 2026
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Executive Summary
Uranium Energy Corp (0LJQ.L) delivered a consequential QQ1 2026 reflection of an inflection point in which the company is transitioning from single-asset production to a diversified, U.S.-origin nuclear fuel platform. Operational progress at Christensen Ranch and Irigaray preserved low-cost ISR production, while Burke Hollow nears operational status and Ludeman enters development, setting the stage for higher output through fiscal 2026. At the same time, UEC launched United States Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp (UR&C), signaling a move to a fully integrated U.S. supply chain from mine to UF6, with a feasibility study underway and a target delivery around mid-2026. The company also intensified its uranium inventory position ahead of the Section 232 decision, supported by a strong balance sheet: debt-free with approximately $698 million in cash, inventory and liquid assets, and an undrawn financing profile following a $234 million equity offering.
Near-term financials show a net quarterly loss of $11.0 million and negative EBITDA of $28.34 million, driven by ramp-up costs and ongoing capital deployment. Management emphasizes that the quarter marks the start of a production cadence that should accelerate in Q3 and Q4 as Burke Hollow comes online and additional header houses add incremental output. Importantly, management maintains a disciplined unhedged stance to capitalize on higher uranium prices in a tightening market. The strategic emphasis remains on growing production capacity while expanding the value chain through UR&C, supported by favorable policy tailwinds and a robust balance sheet.
Key Performance Indicators
Operating Income
Decreasing
-29.82M
QoQ: 9.69% | YoY: -125.87%
Net Income
Increasing
-11.01M
QoQ: 59.30% | YoY: 45.39%
EPS
Increasing
-0.02
QoQ: 67.05% | YoY: 59.10%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Production and costs:
- Q1 2026 production: 68,612 pounds of precipitated uranium and dried U3O8; post-quarter-end drying/packaging added ~49,000 pounds of dried and drummed U3O8 (November 2025). Cash cost per pound achieved: $29.90.
Financial performance:
- EBITDA: -$28.34 million; Operating income: -$29.82 million; Net income: -$11.01 million; EPS: -0.02. Weighted average shares: 467.942 million.
- Revenue and gross profitability metrics for QQ1 2026 were not disclosed in the 10-Q data provided; historical context shows revenue was not reported for this quarter in the filing.
Cash flow and liquidity:
- Net cash provided by operating activities: -$34.31 million; Free cash flow: -$35.44 million.
- Net cash from financing activities: +$339.68 million; Cash at end of period: $462.38 million; Cash at beginning: $158.14 million.
Balance sheet:
- Total assets: $1.4285 billion; Total current assets: $543.01 million; Total current liabilities: $19.59 million; Total stockholders’ equity: $1.3125 billion; Cash and cash equivalents: $454.72 million; No debt reported; Net debt: -$454.72 million.
- Uranium inventory stood at 1,356,000 pounds U3O8 as of October 31, 2025 (plus about 199,000 pounds produced since restart). Management expects ~300,000 more pounds to be purchased under existing contracts at $37.05 per pound by month-end.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Operating Income
-29.82M
-125.87%
9.69%
Net Income
-11.01M
45.39%
59.30%
EPS
-0.02
59.10%
67.05%
Key Financial Ratios
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