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SMR

NuScale Power Corporation

IndustrialsHeavy Electrical Equipment$2.9B

Aug6Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

NuScale Power Corporation is a company in the industrial sector that focuses on developing small modular reactors for nuclear power generation. As the world seeks cleaner energy solutions, NuScale's technology could play a significant role in the transition to sustainable energy sources.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and will help investors gauge financial health this quarter.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will indicate how well NuScale is expanding its business and capturing market share in the energy sector.

N/A

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SMR Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-491.47%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.58%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, NuScale reported an EPS of -$0.14, missing estimates by a significant margin. The stock reacted negatively, dropping nearly 7% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautious ahead of the earnings report, given the company's recent history of missing earnings expectations. The lack of analyst estimates adds to the uncertainty.

Bull Case

If NuScale can demonstrate improved operational efficiency and better-than-expected revenue growth, it could restore investor confidence and drive the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to report losses and fails to provide a clear path to profitability, it may lead to further declines in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to analyst expectations?

Given the company's recent history of missing EPS estimates, this will be a critical indicator of financial performance.

What is the outlook for revenue growth in the upcoming quarters?

A clear growth trajectory will be essential for restoring investor confidence and supporting the stock price.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for NuScale to achieve operational efficiencies that could lead to improved margins and revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages, indicating heightened expectations.

The company's recent focus on partnerships and technology advancements could yield better-than-expected results.

Key Risk

If the company shows any signs of revenue growth or improved cost management, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is crucial as it will indicate whether NuScale can improve its financial metrics and regain market trust.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving an EPS of -$0.10 or better would signal a potential turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS worse than -$0.20 would reinforce concerns about the company's financial health.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±11.0%

Historical Avg

±3.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±11.0% while SMR has averaged ±3.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

1.1%

30d HV

107.2%

Calls (3.0M)P/C Ratio: 0.18Puts (914K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. 12 of 30 faded and 18 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 6.3%, with a raw directional average of +1.5% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If NuScale beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.17% on the first day, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious inline report may lead to a muted reaction, as investors weigh the implications of management's commentary.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential drop of about 5.31%, reflecting ongoing concerns about profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on any new contracts or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
2Management's commentary on cost management and operational efficiency improvements.
3Any updates on regulatory approvals or technological advancements.
4Guidance on future earnings and revenue expectations.
5Insights into market demand for small modular reactors.

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Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and will help investors gauge financial health this quarter.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth will indicate how well NuScale is expanding its business and capturing market share in the energy sector.

N/A

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

SMR Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

Avg EPS Surprise

-491.47%

Avg Stock Reaction

-2.58%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, NuScale reported an EPS of -$0.14, missing estimates by a significant margin. The stock reacted negatively, dropping nearly 7% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautious ahead of the earnings report, given the company's recent history of missing earnings expectations. The lack of analyst estimates adds to the uncertainty.

Bull Case

If NuScale can demonstrate improved operational efficiency and better-than-expected revenue growth, it could restore investor confidence and drive the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company continues to report losses and fails to provide a clear path to profitability, it may lead to further declines in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will the EPS be this quarter, and how does it compare to analyst expectations?

Given the company's recent history of missing EPS estimates, this will be a critical indicator of financial performance.

What is the outlook for revenue growth in the upcoming quarters?

A clear growth trajectory will be essential for restoring investor confidence and supporting the stock price.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for NuScale to achieve operational efficiencies that could lead to improved margins and revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages, indicating heightened expectations.

The company's recent focus on partnerships and technology advancements could yield better-than-expected results.

Key Risk

If the company shows any signs of revenue growth or improved cost management, it could challenge the current bearish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is crucial as it will indicate whether NuScale can improve its financial metrics and regain market trust.

Bull Confirmed If

Achieving an EPS of -$0.10 or better would signal a potential turnaround in profitability.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS worse than -$0.20 would reinforce concerns about the company's financial health.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±11.0%

Historical Avg

±3.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±11.0% while SMR has averaged ±3.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

1.1%

30d HV

107.2%

Calls (3.0M)P/C Ratio: 0.18Puts (914K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If NuScale beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 0.17% on the first day, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious inline report may lead to a muted reaction, as investors weigh the implications of management's commentary.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential drop of about 5.31%, reflecting ongoing concerns about profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on any new contracts or partnerships that could drive revenue growth.
2Management's commentary on cost management and operational efficiency improvements.
3Any updates on regulatory approvals or technological advancements.
4Guidance on future earnings and revenue expectations.
5Insights into market demand for small modular reactors.