NuScale Power (SMR) Shares Drop 4.73% on $660M Volume Slump to 152th in U.S. Trading Activity Amid Regulatory Scrutiny and Energy Transition Delays

NuScale Power (SMR) closed at a 4.73% decline on Sept. 24, with a trading volume of $660 million, marking a 26.27% drop from the previous day’s volume. The stock ranked 152nd in terms of trading activity among U.S. equities. Recent developments have highlighted regulatory and market dynamics influencing the small modular reactor (SMR) developer’s valuation trajectory.

Analysts noted that the company’s liquidity position and project execution timelines remain under scrutiny. While no direct earnings reports or partnerships were disclosed, sector-specific macroeconomic factors—including energy transition funding delays and shifting utility procurement priorities—have contributed to broader market skepticism toward SMR developers. The decline in volume suggests reduced short-term speculative activity, though long-term institutional interest appears undeterred.

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