CCJ Stock Surges 14% With A 5-day Winning Spree On Soaring Uranium Prices
Cameco (CCJ) stock hit day 5-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 14%. The company market cap has surged by about $5.5 Bil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $45 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 13.6% compared to 1.1% for S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Uranium Price Rally
- Uranium futures reached a two-month high in early January 2026.
- Spot price of uranium saw a significant increase at the end of 2025 and into early 2026.
- Impact: Increased investor sentiment, Higher profitability expectations
[2] Favorable Nuclear Energy Sector Developments
- The U.S. government has taken steps to support the domestic nuclear industry, including funding for uranium enrichment and plans for new reactors.
- Physical uranium funds, like Sprott, have been actively purchasing uranium, signaling strong investor confidence.
- Impact: Positive outlook for uranium demand, Increased institutional investment in the sector
Why This Matters?
Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades.
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CCJ stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CCJ | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.8% | -0.3% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 13.8% | 0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 13.9% | 0.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 20.6% | 3.1% |
| YTD 2026 | 13.6% | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 78.5% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 90.5% | 24.2% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 55 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 41 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 34 | 27 |
| 4D | 20 | 0 |
| 5D | 0 | 5 |
| 6D | 0 | 5 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 4 |
| Total >=3 D | 55 | 41 |
Key Financials for Cameco (CCJ)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.6 Bil | $3.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $285.0 Mil | $511.2 Mil |
| Net Income | $360.8 Mil | $171.9 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $877.0 Mil | $614.6 Mil |
| Operating Income | $166.0 Mil | $82.5 Mil |
| Net Income | $320.9 Mil | $-0.1 Mil |
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