NuScale Power Shares Plummet 11.51% on $1.16B Volume Surge to 88th Rank as Analysts Clash and Insiders Offload $1.79M in Holdings

On August 1, 2025, NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) closed at a 11.51% decline, with a trading volume of $1.16 billion, reflecting an 80.1% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 88th in volume among all equities, indicating heightened market activity amid mixed analyst sentiment and insider transactions.

Analysts have issued divergent ratings recently, with Northland Securities initiating a "market perform" rating and a $35 price target, while BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs maintained "hold" and "neutral" outlooks, respectively. CLSA’s "outperform" rating with a $41 target stood in contrast to broader caution. These mixed signals underscore uncertainty about the company’s near-term trajectory, particularly as institutional ownership remains strong at 78.37%.

Insider activity further added to market skepticism. CEO John Lawrence Hopkins sold 34,675 shares, a 41.43% reduction in his holdings, while other insiders collectively offloaded 95,278 shares valued at $1.79 million in the last quarter. Such actions often signal internal concerns about valuation or strategic direction, potentially influencing investor confidence.

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