NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) Shares Up 1.2% – Here’s What Happened

NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE:SMR)’s stock price was up 1.2% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as high as $12.90 and last traded at $12.8070. Approximately 34,595,869 shares changed hands during trading, an increase of 26% from the average daily volume of 27,443,102 shares. The stock had previously closed at $12.65.

More NuScale Power News

Here are the key news stories impacting NuScale Power this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Renewed policy interest — The White House mandate to accelerate space nuclear power has spotlighted NuScale’s small modular reactor technology and large‑scale U.S. deployment plans, supporting recent re‑rating and investor interest. A Look At NuScale Power (SMR) Valuation As Space Nuclear Mandate Puts Its SMR Design In Focus
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider activity noted — Media roundups list SMR among stocks seeing insider trades and coverage, but no single large insider transaction has been presented that would materially change near‑term fundamentals. Insider Trades: Nike Sees More CEO Buys, Aehr Sold on 300% Gain (SMR)
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed or notified investors of securities class actions and are soliciting lead‑plaintiff candidates, increasing legal exposure and investor uncertainty (Rosen Law Firm reminder). This heightens the possibility of costly litigation and distractions for management. SMR DEADLINE TODAY: ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Encourages NuScale Power Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important April 20 Deadline in Securities Class Action – SMR
• Negative Sentiment: Additional class‑action notices from Faruqi & Faruqi, Pomerantz LLP and Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman add to the chorus of litigation risks and may amplify selling pressure as investors assess potential damages and discovery outcomes. SMR CLASS ACTION DEADLINE TONIGHT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds NuScale Power Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on April 20, 2026 Pomerantz LLP Notifies Investors of Class Action Filing Against NuScale Power Corporation – SMR Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges NuScale Power Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
• Negative Sentiment: Levi & Korsinsky alleges that NuScale’s ENTRA1 “veterans” had no nuclear projects and claims investors lost ~70%, directly challenging disclosures tied to ENTRA1 and raising questions about prior representations to the market — a reputational and factual attack that can materially affect investor confidence. NuScale’s ENTRA1 “Veterans” Had Zero Nuclear Projects — Investors Lost 70%: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on SMR shares. TD Cowen lowered NuScale Power from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of NuScale Power from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on shares of NuScale Power from $21.00 to $14.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on shares of NuScale Power from $20.00 to $14.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their target price on shares of NuScale Power from $55.00 to $20.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $20.96.

NuScale Power Price Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $4.33 billion, a PE ratio of -4.43 and a beta of 2.27. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $12.15 and a 200 day moving average price of $20.68.

NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported ($0.80) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by ($0.70). NuScale Power had a negative net margin of 1,130.26% and a negative return on equity of 55.23%. The company had revenue of $1.81 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.76 million. On average, sell-side analysts expect that NuScale Power Corporation will post -0.48 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at NuScale Power

In other news, CEO John Lawrence Hopkins sold 82,667 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.22, for a total transaction of $1,010,190.74. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 117,018 shares in the company, valued at $1,429,959.96. The trade was a 41.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Corp Fluor sold 12,936,472 shares of NuScale Power stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $11.63, for a total value of $150,451,169.36. Following the transaction, the director owned 13,500,000 shares in the company, valued at $157,005,000. This represents a 48.93% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 27,072,082 shares of company stock valued at $321,594,608 over the last three months. 1.20% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. RFG Advisory LLC grew its holdings in shares of NuScale Power by 6.9% during the first quarter. RFG Advisory LLC now owns 45,530 shares of the company’s stock valued at $494,000 after buying an additional 2,935 shares in the last quarter. Keudell Morrison Wealth Management purchased a new position in shares of NuScale Power during the first quarter valued at $118,000. AdvisorNet Financial Inc grew its holdings in shares of NuScale Power by 299.3% during the first quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc now owns 10,494 shares of the company’s stock valued at $114,000 after buying an additional 7,866 shares in the last quarter. James J. Burns & Company LLC acquired a new stake in shares of NuScale Power during the first quarter worth approximately $109,000. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its holdings in shares of NuScale Power by 349.7% during the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 76,415 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,074,000 after purchasing an additional 59,422 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 78.37% of the company’s stock.

NuScale Power Company Profile

NuScale Power Corporation, trading on the NYSE American under the ticker SMR, is a pioneering developer of small modular nuclear reactors. Established in 2007 as a spinout from Oregon State University, the company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. NuScale’s mission is to deliver zero-carbon baseload power through scalable modular reactor technology, aiming to transform traditional nuclear energy deployment.

At the core of NuScale’s offering is the VOYGR small modular reactor design, featuring 77-megawatt electric (MWe) modules with passive safety systems.