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Investing.com - BTIG initiated coverage on NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ:NNE), a $1.49 billion market cap company whose stock has surged over 225% in the past year, with a Neutral rating on Thursday.
The research firm views NNE as a pre-revenue nuclear startup developing a vertically integrated small modular reactor solution that includes stationary and portable modular reactors, nuclear fuel fabrication, transportation, and consulting services. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 73.0 and holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet.
BTIG notes that NNE’s strategy centers on micro reactors of approximately 15MW that would be prefabricated and transported partially assembled for deployment, with limited onsite assembly intended to control costs and prevent delays.
The company remains several years away from commercial development, though BTIG points out that pilot projects in the US and Canada should serve as medium-term proof-of-concept opportunities that could generate commercial orders. NNE has indicated it is in commercial negotiations with potential data center customers.
BTIG expressed positive sentiment toward NNE’s micro reactor solution and its potential to benefit from sourcing and selling HALEU fuel if small modular reactor adoption accelerates, but maintained a Neutral rating as the technology remains in the demonstration phase. Trading at 6x book value and currently showing signs of being slightly overvalued based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, investors can access detailed valuation metrics and 10+ additional ProTips through the comprehensive Pro Research Report.
In other recent news, NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. reported its financial performance for the third quarter of 2025, revealing strategic growth amid rising operational losses. The company has been selected to advance to the finals pitch event of the U.S. Army’s xTechSearch 9 competition, where it will present its deployable microreactor technology to Army decision-makers. This competition is part of a U.S. Army initiative to engage with innovative technology companies for defense solutions. Meanwhile, H.C. Wainwright has reiterated its Buy rating for NANO Nuclear Energy, maintaining a $50.00 price target, citing the company’s focus on advancing its KRONOS micro modular reactor through regulatory processes. However, Ladenburg Thalmann downgraded the company from Buy to Sell, lowering its price target to $9.00 due to concerns over NANO Nuclear’s broad strategic approach, which includes ventures in fuel, transportation, and consulting. These recent developments indicate a mixed outlook for the company, with strategic advancements being met with skepticism over its broader initiatives.
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