X-Energy's stock price soared 5.20% during intraday trading on Thursday, marking a significant upward movement for the nuclear energy company.
The surge represents a technical rebound following two consecutive sessions of decline after its recent Nasdaq debut. The stock's recovery is supported by strong institutional demand for the nuclear energy buildout theme, driven by expectations of AI-related power demand. Amazon, as the largest shareholder with a 29% stake, has committed to over 5 gigawatts of Xe-100 small modular reactor projects, further bolstering investor confidence. The company's IPO was oversubscribed and raised over $1 billion, reflecting sustained interest in the sector despite the company's ongoing losses and commercialization timeline.