NuScale's Stock Plummets 11.93% Amid $890M Surge in Volume Ranking 98th in Market Activity as SMR Technology Drives Revenue Growth

On August 8, 2025, NuScale Power (NYSE:SMR) closed with a 11.93% decline, despite a 55.84% surge in trading volume to $0.89 billion, ranking 98th in market activity. The company reported Q2 2025 revenue of $13.4 million, a drop from $34.2 million in Q1 2025 but significantly higher than $1.0 million in the same period in 2024. Revenue was driven by engineering and licensing fees for the RoPower project in Romania. Operating expenses rose slightly to $44.9 million, while the firm maintained $123.0 million in cash and $489.9 million in long-term investments, ensuring financial flexibility for technology development.

NuScale emphasized its exclusive U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for small modular reactor (SMR) technology, a key differentiator in the nuclear energy sector. The company highlighted expanding applications for its SMRs, including data centers, hydrogen production, and desalination. A strategic partnership with ENTRA1 enables global deployment through power purchase agreements and build-own-transfer models. NuScale remains focused on converting interest into firm orders by year-end 2025, leveraging its first-mover advantage and regulatory tailwinds such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the ADVANCE Act.

Progress on the RoPower project in Romania includes the removal of a former coal plant site and ongoing Front-End Engineering Design studies. Regulatory developments, including $900 million in SMR-specific cost-share funding for FY2024, are expected to accelerate deployment timelines. The company also noted executive orders supporting nuclear energy, which could enhance military and data center opportunities while streamlining approvals and strengthening supply chains.

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