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NuScale Power's CFO Sells 20,000 Company Shares Amid a 74% Stock Decline Over the Trailing 12 Months

NuScale Power's CFO sold 20,000 shares on August 17, 2026, following a 74% stock decline over 12 months. The sale, part of a pre-established trading plan, left him with 97,192 shares. NuScale, a nuclear tech company, reported a net loss of $415.7 million and $10.7 million in revenue for the trailing twelve months.

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Published Sep 13, 2026, 7:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SMRBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The CFO's 10b5‑1 sale adds a negative data point but is unlikely to trigger a major price move given the modest size.

02

Market read

Insider sale adds modest negative sentiment to an already struggling micro‑cap.

03

What to watch

The company still holds a sizable cash position and may secure future contracts despite current sales weakness.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 5/10Timing: reported Sep 13, sale occurred Aug 17

Background

NuScale Power (SMR) is a small modular reactor developer with a market cap of $2.8 bn and a 12‑month stock decline of 74%.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SMRBearishMedium confidence
Context

CFO Robert Ramsey Hamady sold 20,000 shares via a Rule 10b5-1 plan, reducing his stake to 97,192 shares.

Expected impact

Potential short-term downside pressure of 1-2% as investors digest the sale.

Evidence & confidence

CFO insider sales are viewed negatively, especially after a 74% 12‑month decline; however the amount is modest relative to market cap.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights ongoing weakness in the small modular reactor sector and may affect peer valuations.

Regional

Limited to U.S. nuclear tech investors; no broader regional effect.

Global

Minimal global impact; primarily a micro‑cap insider transaction.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be purely liquidity‑driven under a pre‑set plan, not a lack of confidence.

Key entities

  • executive
    Robert Ramsey Hamady

    Chief Financial Officer of NuScale Power

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