NuScale SMR Shares Drop 2.72% as NRC Approval Propels SMR Leadership Despite 193rd Trading Volume Rank

NuScale Power (SMR) fell 2.72% on August 7, 2025, with a trading volume of $570 million, ranking 193rd in market activity. The company reported second-quarter results, highlighting early receipt of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Standard Design Approval for its 77 MWe reactor design, a key milestone enabling broader deployment. NuScale also advanced Fluor’s Phase 2 engineering study for Romania’s RoPower Doicești project and maintained $489.9 million in cash and investments, underscoring its strong liquidity position.

The firm’s quarterly revenue rose to $8.1 million, driven by engineering and licensing expenses tied to the Romanian project. General and administrative costs increased to $22.5 million, reflecting higher business development expenses as NuScale transitions to a commercial entity. Interest income grew to $5.5 million due to improved cash management. Management emphasized the company’s leadership in obtaining NRC design approvals, positioning it ahead of competitors in the small modular reactor (SMR) market.

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