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19 May 2026, 00:05 UTC · 2d ago
Source · https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/05/18/nuscale-power-is-down-79-heres-why-thats-great-new/
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NuScale Power shares have fallen approximately 79% from their highs set last summer. — Extreme price depreciation reflects a significant loss of investor confidence and a sharp correction in valuation.
-0.60Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology remains largely unproven in real-world applications with only two active units currently operating globally. — Lack of operational scale and regulatory hurdles create high execution risk for the entire SMR sector.
-0.50NuScale and its competitor Oklo have both experienced stalls in potentially large projects before construction began. — Project stalls indicate a gap between theoretical demand and actual implementation, increasing the risk of revenue delays.
-0.40AI data centers continue to drive a massive requirement for additional electricity generation capacity, sustaining the long-term demand thesis for SMRs. — Strong fundamental demand from the AI sector provides a critical long-term catalyst for nuclear energy adoption.
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The company has lost nearly two-thirds of its value and is cited as an example of the struggles and unproven nature of the SMR sector.
Despite a massive stock price collapse and regulatory hurdles, the author emphasizes strong long-term growth potential and a discounted entry point.
