Cameco Tumbles 4.54 Amid Mixed Institutional Bets Uranium Sector Crossroads as Stock Ranks 174th in $570M Trading Surge

Cameco (CCJ) fell 4.54% on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $570 million, a 83.65% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 174th in trading activity. Institutional investors showed mixed activity, including purchases by Hedges Asset Management LLC, Telemark Asset Management LLC, and Public Sector Pension Investment Board, while entities like Keybank National Association and Artemis Investment Management reduced holdings. Analyst activity included upgrades from Raymond James, which raised its price target to $56, and downgrades from TD Securities, which reiterated a "buy" rating.

Market dynamics highlighted uranium sector challenges and opportunities. Cameco’s production outlook was revised lower due to mine issues, yet analysts noted a "bright near-term outlook" with improving fundamentals. Options activity surged, including unusual call option trades totaling $513,000 and $334,610, signaling speculative interest. Institutional ownership remained concentrated, with entities like Exor Capital LLP and BMO Capital Markets maintaining significant stakes. Analysts emphasized uranium’s tight supply and rising demand, though earnings estimates were trimmed amid operational hurdles.

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