NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) remains one of the most popular nuclear energy stocks on the planet.
And it’s not hard to understand why
Bank of America analysts believe we’re entering a nuclear renaissance driven by rising energy demand stemming from the global adoption of AI technologies. In all, Bank of America’s research team sees a $10 trillion market opportunity for nuclear energy firms like NuScale. “This potential [for nuclear energy] has more momentum than before,” notes one Wall Street analyst. “There are data centers looking for firm and dispatchable and clean generation, and nuclear power can cover that.” Thus far, it has been a roller-coaster ride for NuScale shareholders. At one point in 2025, shares were up roughly 157%.
In the back half of 2025, however, the stock gave up all of those gains. And thus far in 2026, shares are down roughly 41%, pushing NuScale’s market cap to roughly $3.07 billion. After years of volatility, now might be the time to pick up shares of this struggling nuclear energy stock.