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    Earnings call· Jan 2026(Q2 FY26)

    URANIUM ENERGY Q2 FY26 earnings call UEC

    Mar 10, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Uranium Energy Corp. Q2 FY26 — Strategic Positioning and Production Expansion

    Uranium Energy Corp. delivered a quarter reinforcing its strategic positioning in the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain, leveraging its unhedged marketing strategy for strong realized prices. The company completed significant construction milestones at Burke Hollow and expanded its Wyoming ISR platform, though regulatory approvals are causing temporary delays in ramping up new production capacity. UEC continues to advance its integrated fuel cycle strategy with the URNC initiative, aiming to address critical bottlenecks in conversion.

    Highlights

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    • Sold 200,000 pounds of U3O8 at $101 per pound, approximately 25% above the quarterly average price of $80 per pound, generating over $20 million in revenue and $10 million in gross profit.

    • Maintained a strong financial position with $818 million in liquidity and no debt at quarter-end.

    • Completed construction at Burke Hollow, making it the newest ISR uranium mine in the United States.

    • Advanced the URNC initiative, including a detailed siting study, to build America's first integrated nuclear fuel supply chain.

    Concerns

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    • Experienced regulatory backlog across the sector, impacting the timing of final approvals for expanded production infrastructure at Christensen Ranch and Burke Hollow.

    • Q2 FY26 production of 45,743 pounds of U3O8 was primarily driven by only two active header houses at Christensen Ranch, awaiting regulatory approvals for new capacity.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Production volume weighting
    Weighted towards second half of fiscal year, increasingly towards Q4
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Operational metrics

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    Total liquidity
    $818M
    Q2 FY26

    Maintained one of the strongest balance sheets in the uranium sector.

    Cash and equivalents
    $486M
    Q2 FY26

    Part of total liquidity.

    U3O8 inventory
    1.456M
    Q2 FY26

    As of January 31, 2026.

    Precipitated U3O8 inventory
    244,321
    Q2 FY26

    Excluding the 1.456M pounds of U3O8 inventory.

    U3O8 sales volume
    200,000
    Q2 FY26

    Sold opportunistically, approximately 25% above quarterly average price of $80 per pound.

    Revenue from U3O8 sales
    $20M
    Q2 FY26

    Generated from 200,000 pounds of U3O8 sold at $101 per pound.

    Gross profit from U3O8 sales
    $10M
    Q2 FY26

    Generated from 200,000 pounds of U3O8 sold at $101 per pound.

    Accumulated U3O8 production
    244,321
    Since restart

    Demonstrating the efficiency of the ISR operating platform.

    Accumulated total cost per pound
    $37.28
    Since restart

    For accumulated production of 244,321 pounds.

    Accumulated cash cost per pound
    $30.50
    Since restart

    For accumulated production of 244,321 pounds.

    U.S. uranium import reliance
    over 95%
    Current

    The U.S. is effectively importing over 95% of its uranium requirements.

    Global conversion facilities
    5
    Current

    Only five conversion facilities in the world, with China and Russia controlling the market.

    U.S. conversion demand met by existing capacity
    half
    Current

    Even with expansion plans at the existing facility, U.S. will only meet half of its demand.

    Roughrider core drilling program completion
    over 30%
    Q2 FY26

    Completed in support of the upcoming prefeasibility study.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    D c efficiency rig activity—
    Realized price differential$101USD/pound
    Basin level production volume45,743pounds
    Cost of supply unit cash cost$39.66USD/pound

    Capital programs

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    Burke Hollow ISR mine constructioncompleted
    Start: discovery in 2012

    Benefit: newest ISR uranium mine in the United States

    Construction completed, expanded production infrastructure now in place, pending final regulatory approvals for operations. First production area includes 129 injection and recovery wells.

    Christensen Ranch header house expansioncompleted

    Benefit: 4 new header houses completed, expanding wellfield capacity

    Four new header houses completed in wellfield 11, ready for recirculation following state agency review and approvals. Production predominantly from new wells installed in 2025 with header houses 10-7 and 10-8.

    Christensen Ranch header house expansionunderway

    Benefit: 3 additional header houses, expanding wellfield capacity

    Three additional header houses under construction in wellfield 12 (97% cased, house set, PLC/MCC in place) and one in wellfield 10 extension (94% cased, house set, PLC/MCC in place).

    Irigaray central processing plant refurbishmentcompleted

    Benefit: 24/7 operations, fully optimized for increased processing throughput

    Refurbishment completed, allowing for 24/7 operations and fully optimizing the facility for increased processing throughput.

    Ludeman project developmentunderway

    Benefit: delineating first planned wellfield, engineering for satellite ion exchange plant

    Delineation continued at the first planned wellfield, while engineering progressed for the satellite ion exchange plant, serving as the second spoke to Irigaray.

    Sweetwater development activitiesunderway

    Benefit: 23 case monitor wells completed, 200-hole delineation drilling program commenced

    Development activities accelerated with completion of 23 case monitor wells and a coring program. A 200-hole delineation drilling program commenced on March 2, 2026. Plan of operations progressed through BLM review for federal permitting.

    Roughrider project core drilling programunderway
    Spent to date: over 30% completed

    Benefit: supports upcoming prefeasibility study

    More than 30% of the planned 4,000-meter core drilling program completed in support of the upcoming prefeasibility study. Working with SaskPower for high-voltage power connection.

    URNC (Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp.) initiativeunderway

    Benefit: feasibility study advancing, detailed siting study initiated, team expansion

    Continued high-level engagement with government officials, feasibility study advancing, and detailed siting study initiated to evaluate potential U.S. locations for America's first integrated fuel supply chain.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Regulatory backlog for permitting activityCurrent

    Processing significantly higher levels of permitting activity than in many years

    Mitigation: Working constructively with regulators and industry peers through a coordinated working group aimed at supporting efficient and responsible approvals.

    U.S. reliance on foreign uranium processing capacityCurrent

    Insufficient commercial UF6 capacity outside Russia and China; U.S. imports over 95% of uranium requirements

    Mitigation: UEC's URNC initiative aims to rebuild a secure domestic uranium fuel supply chain, spanning mining, processing, refining, and conversion.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Regulatory approvals for production ramp-up

    Q3 FY26 / Q4 FY26
    CurrentPending for Burke Hollow and Christensen Ranch header houses.
    TargetApprovals received, allowing new capacity to come online.

    Why it matters

    Critical for increasing production volumes and realizing the benefits of completed infrastructure.

    As soon as we receive the regulatory approvals that we've been discussing on this call, then we're able to turn on new capacity at Christensen Ranch and Burke Hollow. So Justin, we're obviously still inside fiscal Q3 right now. And so those developments could still happen in Q3 and positively impact Q3.

    Q&A highlights

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    Inquired about any sales post-quarter at $101/lb and if the 'sweet spot' price for selling inventory has changed from $80-$85/lb given current market prices.

    Amir confirmed no subsequent sales beyond the reported 200,000 lbs at $101/lb. He reiterated the strength of UEC's 100% unhedged strategy, emphasizing opportunistic sales when pricing supports value, while maintaining significant inventory and liquidity. He also highlighted the strategic value of U.S.-produced pounds in the context of U.S. import reliance and upcoming policy developments.

    “We'll remain opportunistic, Brian. We'll remain aligned with the fact that the company's capital needs total capital requirements are more than adequately covered with liquidity on hand. The inventory position that we have is very strategic and valuable.”

    asked by Brian Lee · answered by Amir Adnani

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Unhedged Marketing Strategy Success

    UEC's unhedged marketing strategy proved successful, enabling the sale of 200,000 pounds of U3O8 at $101 per pound, significantly above the quarterly average price of $80 per pound. This opportunistic sale generated over $20 million in revenue and $10 million in gross profit, reinforcing the company's financial strength and disciplined approach to uranium marketing.

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    Production Infrastructure Expansion

    The company achieved significant construction milestones, including the completion of Burke Hollow, now the newest ISR uranium mine in the U.S. Additionally, four new header houses were completed at Christensen Ranch, with three more under construction, expanding wellfield capacity for future ISR production growth. These developments are poised to increase output once final regulatory approvals are secured.

    03

    Regulatory Backlog and Industry Collaboration

    The resurgence in domestic uranium development has led to a regulatory backlog, causing delays in processing permits for UEC's expanded production infrastructure. The company is actively collaborating with regulators and industry peers through a working group to support efficient and responsible approvals, viewing these as "growing pains" for an expanding industry.

    04

    Advancing the URNC Initiative

    UEC is progressing its Uranium Refining & Conversion Corp. (URNC) initiative to address the critical bottleneck in Western nuclear fuel cycle conversion capacity. High-level engagement with government officials, advancement of the feasibility study, and initiation of a detailed siting study are underway to establish America's first integrated mining-to-conversion supply chain.

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    Development Projects Progression

    Beyond current production hubs, UEC accelerated development activities at Sweetwater, completing 23 case monitor wells and commencing a 200-hole drilling program. In Saskatchewan, over 30% of the 4,000-meter core drilling program for the Roughrider project was completed, supporting an upcoming prefeasibility study and high-voltage power connection efforts.

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    Strategic Alignment with U.S. Policy

    UEC's strategy is strongly aligned with strengthening U.S. policy support for domestic fuel security. Recent actions, including a Presidential Proclamation directing Section 232 negotiations on critical minerals (including uranium) and its formal addition to the U.S. Geological Survey Critical Minerals list, underscore the national need to rebuild a secure domestic uranium fuel supply chain, a gap UEC aims to fill.

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