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Mirion Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Updates Full Year Guidance

Mirion Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Updates Full Year Guidance

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mirion ('we' or the 'company') (NYSE: MIR), a global provider of radiation detection, measurement, analysis, and monitoring solutions to the nuclear, medical, defense, and research end markets, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.
'Our second quarter results demonstrate continued progress towards key 2025 financial targets and positively position us to capture robust market dynamics,' commented Mirion's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas Logan. 'Nuclear power and cancer care tailwinds remain vibrant and Mirion is better positioned than ever to capitalize on these favorable market trends. We improved our strategic positioning and operating performance while successfully minimizing our tariff exposure to date.'
Logan continued, 'Meanwhile, we continue to strategically improve our business. In the second quarter, we successfully completed a $400 million convertible notes offering and refinanced our Term Loan B to further optimize our capital structure. Additionally, we announced the acquisition of Certrec to expand our services and software offerings. Certrec complements our existing nuclear power product suite while creating additional opportunities in the broader energy power markets. Together with Certrec, Mirion is a leading supplier to the nuclear power renaissance underway.'
2025 Guidance
Commenting on Mirion's full year 2025 guidance, Logan said, 'Our first half performance, foreign exchange tailwinds, and visibility for the remainder of the year give us the confidence to increase key components of our annual guidance. Notably, capital structure enhancements contributed to our increased Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EPS guidance.'
Mirion has increased its 2025 total Revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA (while tightening the corresponding Adjusted EBITDA margin range), Adjusted Free Cash Flow, and Adjusted EPS guidance while revising Organic Revenue growth guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, including estimated tariff impacts based on today's levels, net of mitigating actions and updated full year foreign exchange rates.
Revenue growth of approximately 7.0% – 9.0% (previously 5.0% – 7.0%); includes a foreign exchange rate tailwind of approximately 125 basis points using a Euro-to-USD exchange rate of 1.15 and acquisitions-related tailwind of approximately 100 basis points.
Organic Revenue growth of approximately 5.0% – 7.0% (previously 5.5% – 7.5%); includes increased Nuclear Power end-market expected growth which is more than offset by reductions to Labs & Research and Dosimetry end-markets expectations.
Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $223 million – $233 million (previously $215 million - $230 million); Adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 24.0% – 25.0% (previously 24.0% – 25.5%).
Adjusted Free Cash Flow of approximately $95 million – $115 million (previously $85 million - $110 million); Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion of approximately 43% – 49% of Adjusted EBITDA (previously 39% – 48%).
Adjusted EPS of approximately $0.48 – $0.52 per share (previously $0.45 – $0.50 per share).
Additional modeling and guidance assumptions are included on slide 20 in the earnings presentation on the Company's investor relations page.
The Company's guidance contains forward-looking statements and actual results may differ materially as a result of known and unknown uncertainties and risks, including those set forth below under the heading 'Forward-Looking Statements.' In addition, forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures are presented on a non-GAAP basis without reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP measures due to the inherent difficulty in projecting and quantifying the various adjusting items necessary for such reconciliations, such as stock-based compensation expense, amortization and depreciation expense, merger and acquisition activity and purchase accounting adjustments, that have not yet occurred, are out of Mirion's control, or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, reconciliations of our guidance for organic revenue growth, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, adjusted free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow conversion are not available without unreasonable effort.
Conference Call
Mirion will host a conference call tomorrow, August 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results. Participants may access the call by dialing 1-877-407-9208 or 1-201-493-6784, and requesting to join the Mirion Technologies, Inc. earnings call. A live webcast will also be available at https://ir.mirion.com/news-events.
A telephonic replay will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and until August 15, 2025. Participants may access the replay at 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671, and enter access code 13754545. An archived replay of the call and an accompanying presentation will also be available on the Investors section of the Mirion website at https://ir.mirion.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as 'anticipate', 'believe', 'continue', 'could', 'estimate', 'expect', 'hope', 'intend', 'may', 'might', 'plan', 'possible', 'potential', 'predict', 'project', 'should', 'strive', 'seeks', 'plans', 'would', 'will', 'understand' and similar words are intended to identify forward looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to, statements regarding our future operating results, financial position and guidance, our backlog and order potential, our business strategy and plans, our objectives for future operations, macroeconomic trends, including the impact of tariffs and global trade relations, trends in cancer care, nuclear power and small modular reactor, foreign exchange, interest rate and inflation expectations and any future mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments, including the completion and integration of previously completed transactions. There are a significant number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from statements made in this press release, including changes in domestic and foreign business, market, economic, financial, political and legal conditions, including related to matters affecting Russia, the relationship between the United States and China, conflict in the Middle East, tariffs or other trade and supply chain disruptions, and risks of slowing economic growth or economic recession in the United States and globally; developments in the government budgets (defense and non-defense) in the United States and other countries, including budget reductions, sequestration, implementation of spending limits or changes in budgetary priorities, delays in the government budget process, a U.S. government shutdown or the U.S. government's failure to raise the debt ceiling; risks related to the public's perception of nuclear radiation and nuclear technologies; risks related to the continued growth of our end markets; our ability to win new customers and retain existing customers; our ability to realize sales expected from our backlog of orders and contracts; risks related to governmental contracts; our ability to mitigate risks associated with long-term fixed price contracts, including risks related to inflation; risks related to information technology system failures or other disruptions or cybersecurity, data security or other security threats; risks related to the implementation and enhancement of information systems; our ability to manage our supply chain or difficulties with third-party manufacturers; risks related to competition; our ability to manage disruptions of, or changes in, our independent sales representatives, distributors and original equipment manufacturers; our ability to realize the expected benefit from strategic transactions, such as acquisitions, divestitures, investments and partnerships, including any synergies, or internal restructuring and improvement efforts; our ability to issue debt, equity or equity-linked securities in the future; risks related to changes in tax law and ongoing tax audits; risks related to future legislation and regulation both in the United States and abroad; risks related to the costs or liabilities associated with product liability claims; risks related to the uncertainty of legal claims, litigation, arbitration and similar proceedings; our ability to attract, train and retain key members of our leadership team and other qualified personnel; risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage; risks related to the global scope of our operations, including operations in international and emerging markets; risks related to our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and inflation, including the impact on our debt service costs; our ability to comply with various laws and regulations and the costs associated with legal compliance; risks related to the outcome of any litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; risks related to our ability to protect or enforce our proprietary rights on which our business depends or third-party intellectual property infringement claims; liabilities associated with environmental, health and safety matters; our ability to predict our future operational results; and the effects of health epidemics, pandemics and similar outbreaks may have on our business, results of operations or financial condition. Further information on risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our financial results are included in the filings we make with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') from time to time, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed or to be filed with the SEC.
You should not rely on these forward-looking statements, as actual outcomes and results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of such risks and uncertainties. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe that the presentation of non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. For further information regarding these non-GAAP measures, including the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please refer to the financial tables below, as well as the 'Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section of this press release. Non-GAAP financial information is not a substitute for GAAP financial information and undue reliance should not be placed on such non-GAAP financial information. In addition, similarly titled items used by other companies may not be comparable due to variations in how they are calculated and how terms are defined.
Channels for Disclosure of Information
Mirion intends to announce material information to the public through the Mirion Investor Relations website ir.mirion.com, SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and public webcasts. Mirion uses these channels, as well as social media, to communicate with its investors, customers, and the public about the company, its offerings, and other issues. It is possible that the information Mirion posts on social media could be deemed to be material information. As such, Mirion encourages investors, the media, and others to follow the channels listed above, including the social media channels listed on Mirion's investor relations website, and to review the information disclosed through such channels. Any updates to the list of disclosure channels through which Mirion will announce information will be posted on the investor relations page on Mirion's website.
About Mirion
Mirion (NYSE: MIR) is a global leader in radiation safety, science and medicine, empowering innovations that deliver vital protection while harnessing the transformative potential of ionizing radiation across a diversity of end markets. The Mirion Nuclear & Safety group provides proven radiation safety technologies that operate with precision – for essential work within R&D labs, critical nuclear facilities, and on the front lines. The Mirion Medical group solutions help enhance the delivery and ensure safety in healthcare, powering the fields of Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy QA, Occupational Dosimetry, and Diagnostic Imaging. Headquartered in Atlanta (GA – USA), Mirion employs approximately 2,800 people and operates in 12 countries. Learn more at mirion.com.
December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
262.6
$
175.2
Restricted cash
0.3
0.3
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
142.2
177.7
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
91.6
67.0
Inventories
145.1
133.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
51.4
41.3
Total current assets
693.2
594.7
Property, plant, and equipment, net
153.1
146.3
Operating lease right-of-use assets
29.8
30.3
Goodwill
1,470.7
1,426.2
Intangible assets, net
377.2
411.6
Restricted cash
0.1
0.1
Other assets
13.7
26.8
Total assets
$
2,737.8
$
2,636.0
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
45.6
$
56.5
Deferred contract revenue
88.9
96.6
Debt, current
0.4
1.2
Operating lease liability, current
6.7
6.4
Derivative liabilities, current
39.8
3.4
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
91.0
99.3
Total current liabilities
272.4
263.4
Debt, non-current
444.5
685.2
Convertible debt
387.9

Operating lease liability, non-current
25.6
27.1
Deferred income taxes, non-current
53.6
61.1
Other liabilities
40.2
40.1
Total liabilities
1,224.2
1,076.9
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Class A common stock; $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; 224,354,723 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025; 225,915,767 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024


Class B common stock; $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 6,074,885 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025; 6,504,885 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024


Treasury stock, at cost; 3,451,745 shares at June 30, 2025 and 288,013 shares December 31, 2024
(57.2
)
(3.2
)
Additional paid-in capital
2,108.7
2,143.3
Accumulated deficit
(532.9
)
(541.5
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(56.3
)
(93.0
)
Mirion Technologies, Inc. stockholders' equity
1,462.3
1,505.6
Noncontrolling interests
51.3
53.5
Total stockholders' equity
1,513.6
1,559.1
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
2,737.8
$
2,636.0
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Mirion Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
Three Months
Ended June 30,
2025
Three Months
Ended June 30,
2024
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2025
Six Months
Ended June 30,
2024
Revenues:
Product
$
164.2
$
154.1
$
312.1
$
294.1
Service
58.7
53.0
112.8
105.6
Total revenues
222.9
207.1

424.9
399.7
Cost of revenues:
Product
92.7
82.2
174.4
161.2
Service
27.7
27.5
51.9
54.0
Total cost of revenues
120.4
109.7
226.3
215.2
Gross profit
102.5
97.4
198.6
184.5
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative
82.6
87.5
161.3
171.6
Research and development
10.0
8.8
18.7
16.7
Gain on disposal of business

(1.2
)

(1.2
)
Total operating expenses
92.6
95.1
180.0
187.1
Income (loss) from operations
9.9
2.3
18.6
(2.6
)
Other expense (income):
Interest expense
11.8
15.1
24.3
30.6
Interest income
(2.0
)
(2.0
)
(3.9
)
(3.7
)
Loss on debt extinguishment
5.8

5.8

Foreign currency (gain) loss, net
(13.5
)
0.3
(16.3
)
1.1
(Decrease) increase in fair value of warrant liabilities

(0.4
)

5.3
Other expense, net

0.6
0.3
0.7
Income (loss) before income taxes
7.8
(11.3
)
8.4
(36.6
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(0.7
)
0.7
(0.5
)
1.9
Net income (loss)
8.5
(12.0
)
8.9
(38.5
)
Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
0.2
(0.3
)
0.3
(1.0
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Mirion Technologies, Inc.
$
8.3
$
(11.7
)
$
8.6
$
(37.5
)
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Mirion Technologies, Inc.:
Basic
$
0.04
$
(0.06
)
$
0.04
$
(0.19
)
Diluted
$
0.03
$
(0.06
)
$
0.04
$
(0.19
)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
225.026
202.197
225.339
200.963
Diluted
243.058
202.197
243.594
200.963
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Mirion Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$
8.9
$
(38.5
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense
67.5
77.2
Stock-based compensation expense
6.7
7.6
Loss on debt extinguishment
5.8

Amortization of debt issuance costs
1.8
1.6
Provision for doubtful accounts
1.6
1.2
Inventory obsolescence write down
0.9
1.9
Change in deferred income taxes
(7.9
)
(14.4
)
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

0.6
(Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions
(16.3
)
1.1
Increase in fair values of warrant liabilities

5.3
(Gain) loss on disposal of business

(1.2
)
Other
1.0
1.4
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
39.2
26.4
Costs in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
(4.6
)
(20.2
)
Inventories
(4.5
)
(8.5
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(10.8
)
3.7
Accounts payable
(14.1
)
(7.4
)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
(14.9
)
(5.8
)
Deferred contract revenue and liabilities
(10.8
)
(9.5
)
Other assets
2.0
(0.5
)
Other liabilities
(3.5
)
(0.8
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
48.0
21.2
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired

(1.0
)
Proceeds from business disposal

1.2
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment and badges
(17.3
)
(23.9
)
Proceeds from net investment hedge derivative contracts
1.6
1.9
Net cash used in investing activities
(15.7
)
(21.8
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Stock repurchased to satisfy tax withholding for vesting restricted stock units
(5.2
)
(1.0
)
Purchases of stock for treasury
(49.6
)

Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes, net of issuance costs
388.5

Purchase of capped calls related to convertible senior notes
(44.6
)

Principal repayments
(244.6
)

Financing costs
(3.1
)
(1.3
)
Proceeds from cash flow hedge derivative contracts
0.2
0.6
Other financing
(0.4
)
(1.1
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
41.2
(2.8
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
13.9
(3.3
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
87.4
(6.7
)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period
175.6
130.5
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period
$
263.0
$
123.8
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Share Count
224,354,723 shares of Class A common stock were outstanding as of June 30, 2025. This excludes (1) 6,074,885 shares of Class B common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2025, (2) 1,128,338 million shares of Class A common stock underlying restricted stock units and 1,387,371 million shares of Class A common stock underlying performance stock units; and (3) any other shares issuable from future equity awards under our 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which had 39,880,849 shares reserved (subject to annual automatic increases) as of June 30, 2025. The 6,074,885 shares of Class B common stock are paired on a one-for-one basis with shares of Class B common stock of Mirion Intermediate Co., Inc. (the "paired interests"). Holders of the paired interests have the right to have their interests redeemed for, at the option of Mirion, shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or cash based on a trailing stock price average. All share data is as of June 30, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance. We use the following non-GAAP financial information to evaluate our ongoing operations and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that non-GAAP financial information, when taken collectively, may be helpful to investors because it provides consistency and comparability with past financial performance. However, non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently or may use other measures to evaluate their performance, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison.
Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Organic revenue is defined as Revenue excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates as well as mergers, acquisitions and divestitures in the period.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization adjusted to remove the impact of foreign currency gains and losses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, changes in the fair value of warrants, certain non-operating expenses (restructuring and costs to achieve operational synergies, merger, acquisition and divestiture expenses and IT project implementation expenses), stock-based compensation expense, debt extinguishment and income tax impacts of these adjustments.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue.
Adjusted net income is defined as GAAP net income adjusted for foreign currency gains and losses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, changes in the fair value of warrants, certain non-operating expenses (restructuring and costs to achieve operational synergies, merger, acquisition and divestiture expenses and IT project implementation expenses), stock-based compensation expense, debt extinguishment and income tax impacts of these adjustments.
Adjusted EPS is defined as adjusted net income divided by weighted average common shares outstanding — basic and diluted.
Adjusted free cash flow is defined as free cash flow adjusted to include the impact of cash used to fund non-operating expenses. We believe that the inclusion of supplementary adjustments to free cash flow applied in presenting adjusted free cash flow is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about our cash flows that management utilizes on an ongoing basis to assess our ability to generate cash for use in acquisitions and other investing and financing activities.
Adjusted free cash flow conversion is defined as adjusted free cash flow divided by adjusted EBITDA.
Free cash flow is defined as U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities adjusted to include the impact of purchases of property, plant, and equipment, purchases of badges and proceeds from derivative contracts.
Net leverage is defined as Net Debt (debt minus cash and cash equivalents) divided by Adjusted EBITDA plus contributions to Adjusted EBITDA if acquisitions made during the applicable period had been made before the start of the applicable period.
Operating Metrics
Order and orders growth are defined as the amount of revenue earned in a given period and estimated to be earned in future periods from contracts entered into in a given period as compared with such amount for a prior period. Foreign exchange rates are based on the applicable rates as reported for the time period.
The following tables present reconciliations of certain non-GAAP financial measures for the applicable periods.
Mirion Technologies, Inc.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share
(In millions, except per share values)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
2025
2024
Net income (loss) attributable to Mirion Technologies, Inc.
$
8.3
$
(11.7
)
Gain (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
0.2
(0.3
)
GAAP net income (loss)
$
8.5
$
(12.0
)
Foreign currency loss (gain), net
(13.5
)
0.3
Amortization of acquired intangibles
25.2
31.0
Stock-based compensation
3.4
4.0
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

(0.4
)
Loss on debt extinguishment and other related costs
6.3

Non-operating expenses
3.5
4.6
Tax impact of adjustments above
(7.2
)
(8.1
)
Adjusted net income
$
26.2
$
19.4
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
225.026
202.197
Dilutive potential common shares — stock-based awards
0.722
0.808
Dilutive potential common shares — convertible debt
17.310

Adjusted weighted average common shares — diluted
243.058
203.005
GAAP earnings (loss) per share — basic
$
0.04
$
(0.06
)
Adjusted earnings per share
$
0.11
$
0.10
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If it can show significant progress toward either goal, it could be a major win for Warren Buffett and the rest of the company's shareholders. Should you invest $1,000 in Sirius XM right now? Before you buy stock in Sirius XM, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Sirius XM wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $631,505!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,103,313!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,039% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 181% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 4, 2025 Bank of America is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Matt Frankel has positions in Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, and Sirius XM. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, and VeriSign. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Warren Buffett Just Bought Even More of This Dirt-Cheap Stock was originally published by The Motley Fool Sign in to access your portfolio

Macy's (M) Falls on 5th Day on Investor Caution Ahead of Q2 Earnings
Macy's (M) Falls on 5th Day on Investor Caution Ahead of Q2 Earnings

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We recently published . Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M) is one of the companies that stood stronger last week. Macy's Inc. extended its losing streak to a fifth consecutive day on Monday, shedding 3.72 percent to close at $11.9 apiece, as investors unloaded portfolios ahead of the release of its earnings performance for the second quarter of the year. Based on its historical reporting dates, Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M) will release the results of its financial and operating highlights for the second quarter in the third week of August, or two weeks from now. Copyright: nicoletaionescu / 123RF Stock Photo However, the recent share price decline suggested a more cautious trading sentiment following a recent restructuring initiative that included the closure of 150 stores over a three-year period. Of the total, Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M) plans to close 66 stores this year, and impact its net sales in the second quarter of the year versus the same period last year. In the first quarter of the year, Macy's Inc. (NYSE:M) saw its net income decline by 39 percent to $38 million from $62 million in the same period last year. Total revenues decreased by 4.2 percent to $4.79 billion from $5 billion year-on-year. While we acknowledge the potential of M as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the .

Why Oklo Stock Is Soaring Higher Today
Why Oklo Stock Is Soaring Higher Today

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Key Points Oklo stock is rising today despite a lack of news from the company. BWX Technologies reported strong financial results yesterday, which Oklo investors are seeing as a positive sign for the nuclear energy industry. An investment in Oklo requires a high threshold for risk, so investors shoulda act accordingly. 10 stocks we like better than Oklo › Rebuffing the general bearing sentiment that is driving the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) lower today, investors are powered up about nuclear energy stock Oklo (NYSE: OKLO). Although the company hasn't reported any developments to substantiate the stock's rise, there is industry news that investors are interpreting as positive for the small modular reactor (SMR) developer. As of 12:41 a.m. ET, shares of Oklo have risen 8.7%. BWX Technologies just proved that the state of the nuclear energy industry remains strong It's not just speculation that the nuclear energy will soon grow that's driving investor interest into SMR stocks like Oklo. BWX Technologies (NYSE: BWXT) is seeing tangible benefits in its financials. Providing manufacturing and engineering services for the nuclear energy industry, BWXT reported second-quarter 2025 financial results yesterday. Oklo investors are likely giving weight to commentary from Rex Geveden, BWX Technologies president and CEO, who recognized that "demand for nuclear solutions in the global security, clean energy, and medical markets continues to accelerate." Is now the time to buy Oklo stock? The financial results that BWX Technologies reported are certainly encouraging; however, it hardly seems sufficient for investors to predicate an Oklo investment on right now. Nonetheless, Oklo stock is certainly a worthy consideration for those interested in gaining exposure to SMR technology and the growth of the nuclear energy industry. Buying growth stocks such as Oklo -- stocks that aren't generating revenue -- require extremely high tolerances for risk, so investors should act accordingly. Of course, buying a nuclear energy ETF provides another option that helps to gain industry exposure while limiting risk. Should you buy stock in Oklo right now? Before you buy stock in Oklo, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Oklo wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $631,505!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $1,103,313!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,039% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 181% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of August 4, 2025 Scott Levine has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends BWX Technologies. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Oklo Stock Is Soaring Higher Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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