Shares of NexGen Energy Ltd. (NXE) plunged 5.60% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of the company's disappointing third-quarter financial results. The significant drop in stock price reflects investors' concerns about the company's widening losses and financial performance.

NexGen Energy reported a Q3 loss of 0.23 Canadian dollars ($0.16) per diluted share, a substantial increase from the CA$0.02 loss per share recorded in the same period last year. This figure far exceeded analysts' expectations, as FactSet's consensus estimate had projected a much smaller loss of CA$0.03 per share. The company did not report any revenue for the quarter ended September 30, which may have further contributed to investor unease.

The unexpectedly large loss has clearly rattled investors, leading to the sharp decline in NexGen Energy's stock price. As the uranium exploration and development company continues to navigate challenges in its operations, market participants will likely be closely monitoring its future financial performance and strategic initiatives to assess its long-term prospects in the energy sector.