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SEC filingHigher uranium sales drove revenue up 112% YoY, narrowing net loss to $11M; guidance expects cost declines and increased margins.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, total revenue surged 112% to $35.84 million from $16.90 million in the same period last year, driven entirely by uranium concentrates sales ($35.72 million vs. $0 in prior year). The prior year had no uranium sales; instead, it included $15.54 million in heavy mineral sands revenue (now in reclamation). Costs applicable to revenues increased 18% to $21.48 million, reflecting higher uranium volumes sold at higher cost per pound ($42.11/lb vs. $0). Gross margin swung from -7.3% to +40.1%, as the business shifted from HMS sales (which were loss-making) to profitable uranium sales. Operating loss improved 35% to -$16.93 million from -$26.19 million, aided by the revenue jump and a $2.38 million increase in exploration/development costs and $3.51 million in share-based compensation. Net loss decreased 58% to -$10.96 million ($-0.04 per share) from -$26.32 million ($-0.13 per share), benefited by $5.79 million in other income (mark-to-market gains on securities) versus a $1.49 million loss in prior year.
The uranium segment was the sole revenue generator, with 510,000 pounds sold: 100,000 lbs on spot at $95.88/lb and 410,000 lbs under long-term contracts at $63.74/lb. Cost applicable to uranium was $42.11/lb, yielding a positive gross margin. The REE segment had no revenue; construction of Phase 2 continues with $410M capex. The HMS segment recorded zero revenue as the Kwale Project transitions to reclamation. The Company holds significant finished inventory: 1.1 million lbs U3O8 and 905,000 lbs V2O5.
Management expects uranium production costs to decline as high-grade Pinyon Plain ore is processed, targeting $23-$30/lb total cost. COGS from sales is projected at $30-$40/lb through 2026, improving gross margins. Guidance for 2026: 2.0-2.5M lbs mined, 1.5-2.5M lbs processed, 1.5-2.0M lbs sold. The Company holds $956.63M in working capital ($108.45M cash, $802.24M marketable securities) following a $700M convertible note issuance. Key catalysts: Phase 1 heavy REE expansion (Tb, Dy) expected 2027; Phase 2 completion mid-2029; ASM acquisition closing mid-2026; potential FID on Donald Project in Q2 2026 and Vara Mada in 2027. Uranium fundamentals remain positive with long-term deficit and geopolitical supply concerns.
As of March 31, 2026, Energy Fuels held $108.4 million in cash and equivalents and $802.2 million in current marketable securities (primarily U.S. Treasury Bills and Government Agency Bonds at fair value), for a total liquid asset base of $910.7 million. Non-current marketable securities were $10.5 million. Total assets stood at $1.46 billion. Total debt was $676.7 million, consisting solely of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (carrying value net of unamortized issuance costs; principal $700 million). Shareholders' equity was $723.3 million, up from $678.4 million at year-end 2025, driven by $54.4 million in ATM proceeds and $3.6 million in share-based compensation, partially offset by net loss. Inventory totaled $69.0 million, a decrease from $73.5 million at December 31, 2025, driven by a decline in ore stockpiles.
The Company disclosed $173.4 million in minimum future revenues under long-term non-cancellable customer contracts as of March 31, 2026, with $23.3 million due in the remainder of 2026, $88.9 million in 2027-2028, and $61.2 million thereafter. Additionally, mineral property lease commitments were $2.59 million for the remainder of 2026. The Company also has surety bonds posted of $22.7 million as collateral against undiscounted asset retirement obligations of $48.7 million. The contingent consideration to RadTran was valued at $1.8 million.
No share buyback program or dividend was disclosed. Capital expenditures (additions to PP&E and mineral properties) totaled $11.8 million in Q1 2026, representing 33% of revenue. The Company issued $100.3 million in net proceeds from an at-the-market offering after the quarter end (subsequent event). The convertible notes had a fair value of $816.9 million vs. carrying value of $676.7 million, implying an in-the-money note.
The Company reports three segments: Uranium, Rare Earth Elements (REE), and Heavy Mineral Sands (HMS). In Q1 2026, Uranium generated $35.8 million in revenue (all from uranium concentrates), with operating income of $0.4 million, compared to a loss of $11.6 million in Q1 2025. The REE and HMS segments had no revenue, reporting operating losses of $5.9 million and $9.1 million, respectively. The HMS segment recorded no revenue as Kwale mining ceased; HMS revenue in Q1 2025 was $15.5 million. Unallocated corporate costs (transaction/integration costs) were $2.4 million.
Net loss of $11.0M improved from a $26.3M loss in the prior year, yet operating cash flow turned positive at $8.3M (versus -$18.8M). The primary driver was a large working capital benefit, most notably from a $10.4M decrease in trade receivables and a $5.9M reduction in inventories. Non-cash charges (depletion, share-based comp, accretion) added $7.5M, partially offset by a $1.8M cash outflow for asset retirement obligations. CapEx intensity remained high at $11.8M (2.8x operating cash flow), indicating heavy investment in mineral properties. Free cash flow was negative when accounting for capex, but financing activities provided $49.7M, mainly from equity issuance. No share repurchases or dividends were disclosed. The company's cash balance increased by $43.9M to $131.1M. The large swing in marketable securities (purchases of $133.1M and proceeds of $132.5M) reflects active portfolio management, not core operating cash generation.