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Why Cameco's Ugly Earnings Miss Might Be Good News in Disguise

Westinghouse is a hidden asset for Cameco.

Why Cameco's Ugly Earnings Miss Might Be Good News in Disguise

Published August 8, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Cameco (NYSE: CCJ) recently reported ugly second-quarter results. The nuclear fuel supplier's revenue fell 7%, while its adjusted earnings per share missed the analysts' consensus estimate by a mile (0.18 Canadian dollars per share vs. CA$0.36 per share, or $0.13 to $0.26).

However, things for the uranium company weren't as bad as they initially looked. The earnings miss was almost entirely due to lower equity earnings from its investment in Westinghouse Electric, which it co-owns with Brookfield Renewable. That trend could quickly reverse as its owners are preparing to take Westinghouse public, which could unlock significant value for Cameco.

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