We recently published a list of 10 Best Canadian Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ) stands against other best Canadian stocks to buy according to billionaires.
Against the backdrop of trade war concerns and retaliation against Trump’s tariff hikes on Canadian imports, investors are closely monitoring the impact on cross-border trade. The uncertainties threaten to disrupt economic growth and corporate earnings in both countries. Recently, Trump finalized a 25% hike on the import of goods from Canada and Mexico, causing the US and Canadian stocks to fall and sparking threats of a trade war. The tariffs are expected to affect more than $918 billion worth of US imports from Canada and Mexico. According to Reuters, the move could upend nearly $2.2 trillion in annual U.S. trade with its top three trading partners. Additionally, 20% tariffs against Chinese goods have doubled the levy on China from last month. In retaliation to the tariff hikes, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has now announced a 25% tariff on C$30 billion (US$20.7 billion) worth of U.S. imports. BBC has reported that the US tariffs are likely to push up prices for consumers in the US and abroad soon.
Morningstar predicts that the US tariffs now in place indicate that the Bank of Canada may need to implement aggressive interest rate cuts to counter the economic fallout and stabilize the economy. The BoC has been one of the most aggressive central banks in cutting rates. Earlier this year, the Bank trimmed its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 3% and scaled down the country’s economic growth outlook to 1.8% in 2025 from the 2.1% predicted in October in anticipation of the tariffs. In its Monetary Policy Report, the BoC has noted that the Canadian economy showed signs of resilience at the end of 2024, contributing to an increase in household spending and housing activity. While inflation has remained at 2% since August 2024, the uptick in economic growth was fueled by a rapid series of interest-rate cuts, which are now threatened by the uncertainties of trade relations.
For American investors, investing in Canadian stocks listed on U.S. stock exchanges offers the opportunity to diversify their portfolios with companies operating in a resilient economy. However, with the headline index for the Canadian equity market dropping 1.7% to close at 24,570 on March 4 and extending the previous session’s 1.5% decline to reach a seven-week low, investors should brace for continued uncertainty as markets adjust to the new trade dynamics. The best Canadian stocks took a hit, especially in sectors such as transportation and energy, calling for a reassessment of investing strategies. While there is no set formula to benefit from billionaire portfolios and stocks billionaires invest in, the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2024 highlights some key themes of extensive diversification that can be beneficially incorporated into investment strategies for long-term resilience.
Our Methodology
We analyzed Insider Monkey’s exclusive database of billionaire stock holdings to compile our list of best Canadian stocks to invest in according to billionaires. We selected the 10 best stocks to buy based on the highest number of billionaire investors, updated as of Q4 2024. For the stocks with the same number of billionaire holdings, we have used the total value of billionaire holdings as a secondary metric to rank the stocks. These billionaires are founders or managers of some of the world’s leading hedge funds and companies.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
A close up of the reactor core, highlighting the complexity of the uranium power process.
Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ)
Number of Billionaires: 13
Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ) is a leading Canadian company specializing in the production of uranium and the provision of nuclear fuel services. The company’s tier-one mining and milling operations have the licensed capacity to produce over 30 million pounds of uranium concentrates annually, supported by more than 457 million pounds of proven and probable mineral reserves.
The global nuclear industry is experiencing a resurgence, owing to government support and increasing electricity demands due to electric vehicles and industrial growth. The U.S. aims to triple its nuclear capacity by 2050, indicating a broader revival in the sector. Major industry players in energy and tech are increasingly seeking reliable, carbon-free power for data centers and are contributing to this revival.
Canada is positioned to become the world’s largest uranium producer as demand for nuclear energy surges. In 2024, Cameco increased its uranium production to 33.6 million pounds due to record production at the Key Lake mill. Investments in uranium exploration and appraisal have reached the highest levels in 20 years, driven by commitments from 31 countries to triple nuclear energy deployment by 2050 to combat climate change.
Cameco Corporation (NYSE:CCJ) reported strong financial performance in 2024, across all segments. As of 30 December 2024, the company had shown a 158.59% uptick in free cash flow at $310.96 million. The total revenue increased 19.38% since last year to $2.29 billion. While the company’s net income decreased 53.08% since last year, it showed an increase of 1679.1% since last quarter, suggesting a positive impact on stock value. EBITDA ttm stands at $789.34 million.
Analysts hold a consensus Buy opinion on the stock and their 1-year median price target points to a 39.21% upside from current levels.
Overall, CCJ ranks 8th on our list of best Canadian stocks to buy according to billionaires. While we acknowledge the potential for CCJ as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than CCJ but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires
Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.