NuScale Power Corporation $SMR Shares Sold by First Trust Advisors LP

First Trust Advisors LP decreased its position in NuScale Power Corporation (NYSE:SMR) by 72.5% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 58,416 shares of the company’s stock after selling 154,300 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors LP’s holdings in NuScale Power were worth $633,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. lifted its stake in NuScale Power by 35.0% during the 4th quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 822,779 shares of the company’s stock worth $11,659,000 after acquiring an additional 213,329 shares in the last quarter. Swedbank AB boosted its holdings in NuScale Power by 36.3% during the 1st quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 1,502,300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,285,000 after acquiring an additional 400,240 shares during the period. Caz Investments LP grew its position in NuScale Power by 10,000.0% in the 4th quarter. Caz Investments LP now owns 101,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,431,000 after acquiring an additional 100,000 shares in the last quarter. Seven Grand Managers LLC acquired a new position in NuScale Power in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,771,000. Finally, Prospera Financial Services Inc purchased a new stake in NuScale Power during the fourth quarter worth about $1,990,000. 78.37% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, COO Carl M. Fisher sold 18,771 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $9.36, for a total value of $175,696.56. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 114,718 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,073,760.48. This trade represents a 14.06% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 1.28% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

NuScale Power Stock Performance

Shares of SMR opened at $9.94 on Wednesday. NuScale Power Corporation has a 1 year low of $7.21 and a 1 year high of $57.42. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.63 billion, a PE ratio of -3.40 and a beta of 2.26. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $9.55 and a 200-day simple moving average of $11.73.

NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($0.13) earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.13). The firm had revenue of $0.07 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.80 million. NuScale Power had a negative net margin of 3,888.70% and a negative return on equity of 35.59%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 99.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.11) earnings per share. Analysts predict that NuScale Power Corporation will post -0.43 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Truist Financial initiated coverage on shares of NuScale Power in a research report on Monday, July 13th. They set a “hold” rating and a $10.00 price target on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $9.00 target price on shares of NuScale Power in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of NuScale Power in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. HSBC assumed coverage on shares of NuScale Power in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. They issued a “hold” rating and a $13.00 price target for the company. Finally, Bank of America started coverage on shares of NuScale Power in a research note on Friday, May 22nd. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $12.00 price target for the company. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, NuScale Power presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.81.

NuScale Power News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: NuScale’s regulatory progress and potential to secure a few large projects are driving the bullish case. Commentators argue that its small modular reactors could benefit from rising electricity demand from AI data centers and a broader nuclear-power buildout. NuScale Power Looks Like a Generational Wealth-Building Opportunity Right Now
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s average price target implies roughly 56% potential upside, while recent earnings-estimate revisions have generally improved. Northland Securities raised its EPS forecasts for the third and fourth quarters of 2026 and for fiscal 2026 and 2027, although estimates still call for losses. Wall Street Analysts Predict a 56.21% Upside in NuScale Power
• Positive Sentiment: NuScale’s regulatory clearances, supplier network and approximately $1.9 billion in liquidity provide financial flexibility while it works to commercialize its technology. The DOE’s narrowed competition for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses also highlights potential growth across the nuclear supply chain. Should You Buy, Sell or Hold NuScale Stock Post Q2 Earnings?
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC lowered its price target to $10 from $14 and maintained a “sector perform” rating, signaling limited near-term upside at current levels despite the longer-term opportunity. NuScale Power Price Target Update
• Negative Sentiment: NuScale remains dependent on winning and executing major commercial projects. Weak revenue, continuing losses and uncertainty over when its reactors will be deployed make the investment thesis highly speculative; some analysts recommend avoiding the stock in favor of less risky opportunities. Why I’m Not Chasing NuScale

NuScale Power 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.