NuScale Power Corp. (SMR), Richtech Robotics Inc. (RR), and Factorial Energy Inc. (FAC) stocks hit 52-week lows on Monday. SMR fell more than 7% after Truist initiated coverage with a 'Hold' rating and a $10 price target, RR shares fell nearly 6% as investor sentiment remained pressured by accounting errors disclosed in early June, and FAC stock plunged more than 35% despite announcing a partnership with Tulip Tech, a Netherlands-based developer of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles battery systems. The declines were driven by company-specific weaknesses, further amplified by broader market softness.
NuScale Power Hits $8.27 Low After Truist Hold Rating
SMR stock hit a 52-week low of $8.27 on Monday, trading more than 84% below its 52-week high. The pre-revenue energy company reported revenue of $0.6 million in the latest quarter, down nearly 96% from a year earlier. Revenue fell sharply year over year due to the lapse of one-time contributions from the RoPower technology licensing agreement, which had boosted results in early 2025. Net loss came in at $0.14 per share, missing estimates for a $0.11 loss. The company ended the quarter with roughly $1 billion in liquidity.
Truist initiated coverage of the company with a 'Hold' rating and a $10 price target, according to TheFly, implying nearly 20% upside from its last close. The 12-month average price target for the stock, based on 17 analysts' estimates, is $15.36, implying an upside of about 84% from current levels, according to Koyfin data. SMR stock is down nearly 49% year-to-date, while retail sentiment on Stocktwits is 'bearish'.
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NuScale Power's revenue has declined sharply in recent quarters.
Richtech Robotics Drops to $1.61 Amid June Accounting Errors
RR stock fell to a 52-week low of $1.61 on Monday, as the company's accounting errors, reported in early June, continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The Nevada-based robotics company said in June that its previously issued financial statements for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 would require revision due to multiple accounting errors.
Short interest in the company has surged to a record high as its shares have tumbled more than 53% so far this year. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around RR stock was 'neutral' amid 'normal' message volumes.
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Short interest in Richtech Robotics has reached record levels.
Factorial Energy Falls to $4.24 Despite Tulip Tech Partnership
FAC stock slumped to a 52-week low of $4.24 on Monday despite announcing a new partnership. The Woburn, Massachusetts-based company announced a strategic deal with Tulip Tech, a Netherlands-based developer of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles and high-density battery systems, to accelerate the commercial deployment of solid-state and lithium metal batteries for next-generation drones.
The newly listed energy stock, which went public in early June this year, has experienced volatility after its debut. Despite the partnership announcement, the stock crashed significantly. Some retail investors speculated that the decline was due to pre-IPO buyers offloading shares. FAC stock is down about 56% since its listing, even as retail sentiment on the stock jumped from 'bearish' to 'extremely bullish' over 24 hours.
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Factorial Energy stock has experienced high volatility since its June listing.
FAQ
Why did SMR stock fall on Monday?
SMR stock fell more than 7% on Monday after Truist initiated coverage of NuScale Power with a 'Hold' rating and a $10 price target. The stock hit a 52-week low of $8.27, trading more than 84% below its 52-week high. The company reported revenue of $0.6 million in the latest quarter, down nearly 96% from a year earlier, and a net loss of $0.14 per share.
What caused Richtech Robotics stock to drop to a 52-week low?
RR stock fell to a 52-week low of $1.61 on Monday as investor sentiment remained pressured by accounting errors disclosed in early June. The Nevada-based robotics company said in June that its previously issued financial statements for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 would require revision due to multiple accounting errors. Short interest in the company has surged to a record high.
Why did Factorial Energy stock plunge despite announcing a partnership?
FAC stock plunged more than 35% to a 52-week low of $4.24 on Monday despite announcing a strategic partnership with Tulip Tech, a Netherlands-based developer of advanced unmanned aerial vehicles and high-density battery systems. Some retail investors speculated that the decline was due to pre-IPO buyers offloading shares. The stock has experienced high volatility since going public in early June.
