Westwater Resources Soars 15.73% on Battery Tech Demand

On July 21, 2025, Westwater Resources surged 15.73% in pre-market trading, marking a significant rise in its stock price.

Westwater Resources, an energy technology company, focuses on developing battery-grade natural graphite materials. The company's primary projects include the Kellyton Graphite Plant in Kellyton, Alabama, and the Bama Mine Project in south Alabama. Additionally, Westwater Resources holds interests in the Coosa graphite project located in Coosa County, Alabama. The company's strategic focus on graphite, a critical component in battery technology, positions it well in the growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets.

Analysts have given Westwater Resources a consensus price target of $2.00, indicating a potential upside of 124.72%. This positive outlook is supported by the company's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside compared to its peers. The company's institutional ownership stands at 7.7%, suggesting that large money managers and hedge funds believe in its long-term potential. In terms of risk and volatility, Westwater Resources has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the S&P 500, which is relatively lower compared to some of its competitors.