Cameco jumps as investors focus on bigger Cigar Lake stake and improving operational outlook

Cameco Corporation (CCJ) is up 7.9% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.

Analysis: The move appears tied to Cameco’s June 1 announcement that it will buy TEPCO Resources’ 5% participating interest in the Cigar Lake joint venture, increasing Cameco’s exposure to one of the world’s highest-grade uranium mines. The rally may also reflect improving sentiment after Cameco recently said McArthur River/Key Lake had resumed full production following flood-related disruptions.

Details:

In a June 1 company news release, Cameco said it agreed (with Orano Canada) to acquire TEPCO Resources’ 5% interest in Cigar Lake; after closing, Cameco’s stake would rise to 57.418% and Orano’s to 42.582%.

Cameco’s purchase cost was disclosed at about C$115.75 million (subject to closing adjustments), with the transaction expected to close in Q3 2026 pending regulatory approvals and standard conditions.

The company reiterated Cigar Lake’s 2026 production outlook of 17.5–18.0 million pounds of U3O8 on a 100% basis and described ongoing development work intended to extend the mine life to 2036.

In a separate late-May update, Cameco said full production had resumed at McArthur River and the Key Lake mill after flooding damaged a key supply-route bridge and forced temporary operating changes.

Sources:

Cameco, Business Wire, The Northern Miner

Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

$CCJ Hedge Fund Activity

We have seen 492 institutional investors add shares of $CCJ stock to their portfolio, and 513 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

Here are some of the largest recent moves:

FMR LLC removed 5,861,426 shares (-38.8%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $623,098,890
HARDMAN JOHNSTON GLOBAL ADVISORS LLC added 3,316,329 shares (+3911.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $352,542,354
CALEDONIA (PRIVATE) INVESTMENTS PTY LTD removed 2,036,201 shares (-37.5%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $216,458,347
MARSHALL WACE, LLP removed 1,752,571 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $186,307,060
MIZUHO MARKETS CAYMAN LP removed 1,530,760 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $140,049,232
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP added 1,299,429 shares (+161.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $138,135,799
ARISTOTLE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 1,188,709 shares (+79.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $126,365,710

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$CCJ Congressional Stock Trading

Members of Congress have traded $CCJ stock 2 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 2 have been sales.

Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CCJ stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:

REPRESENTATIVE GILBERT RAY CISNEROS, JR. has traded it 2 times. They made 0 purchases and 2 sales worth up to $30,000 on 01/09, 12/24.

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$CCJ Analyst Ratings

Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $CCJ in the last several months. We have seen 2 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.

Here are some recent analyst ratings:

William Blair issued a "Outperform" rating on 04/20/2026
GLJ Research issued a "Buy" rating on 02/18/2026

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$CCJ Price Targets

Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CCJ recently. We have seen 3 analysts offer price targets for $CCJ in the last 6 months, with a median target of $160.0.

Here are some recent targets:

Richard Garchitorena from Barclays set a target price of $108.0 on 05/22/2026
Gordon L. Johnson from GLJ Research set a target price of $171.2 on 02/18/2026
Andrew D. Wong from RBC Capital set a target price of $160.0 on 02/17/2026

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