CCJ Stock Surges 16% With A 6-day Winning Spree On Uranium Sector Rally
Cameco (CCJ) stock hit day 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 16%. The company market cap has surged by about $6.3 Bil over the last 6 days, and currently stands at $46 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 15.6% compared to 1.1% for S&P 500. Let’s take a look at what’s driving the stock.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Broad Uranium Sector Strength and Surging Prices
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- Uranium futures reached a two-month high in early January 2026
- Structurally undersupplied commodity with positive macroeconomic tailwinds
- Impact: Sustained Institutional Accumulation, Increased Investor Confidence
[2] Scotiabank Price Target Hike to C$155.00
- Price target raised from C$150.00 to C$155.00
- Maintained an “outperform” rating on the stock
- Impact: Reinforced Bullish Investment Thesis, Heightened Market Interest
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% | 0.0% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 15.7% | 0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 16.3% | 1.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 23.0% | 2.5% |
| YTD 2026 | 15.6% | 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 38 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 21 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 11 | 7 |
| 4D | 19 | 8 |
| 5D | 8 | 0 |
| 6D | 0 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 38 | 21 |
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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