Oil price volatility linked to developments around Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy security back into focus. When fuel costs swing, markets tend to pay more attention to reliable, low carbon power sources such as nuclear energy. That creates a timely opening for investors who want exposure to this theme. This article highlights three nuclear energy stocks from our screener that stand out as useful starting points for deeper research.

The three nuclear energy stocks covered below are only a small sample of this theme, and the full screen surfaced 298 more companies with narratives that may be just as compelling for different investor preferences and risk profiles. If you want to cast a wider net across the sector, head straight into the Nuclear Energy Stocks screener to identify, compare, and analyze potential high conviction ideas aligned with your own criteria.

WSP Global (TSX:WSP)

Overview: WSP Global is a Montreal based professional services firm that advises, designs, and manages complex infrastructure and energy projects worldwide, from rail and airports to water systems and power grids. The company also provides environmental, decarbonization, and digital engineering services that are closely tied to the move toward cleaner and more resilient energy, including nuclear.

Market Cap: CA$26.0 billion

Investors looking at nuclear energy and grid reliability might pay close attention to WSP Global because it sits at the planning and engineering heart of many of those projects. A record CA$20.1 billion backlog and strong adjusted EBITDA margin point to solid demand for its expertise in power, energy and environmental work. However, recent underperformance versus the Canadian market raises questions about whether expectations have got ahead of the share price. Earnings growth has been strong and forecasts remain upbeat, yet the business still carries high debt and relies heavily on acquisitions and public sector budgets. These factors can strain margins if integration or spending plans disappoint. That mix of quality fundamentals and execution risk is what makes the next few years important to watch.

WSP Global’s growing backlog and nuclear exposure tell only half the story. To understand what the market might be missing regarding growth expectations and execution risk, go directly to the analyst forecasts for WSP Global

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Enel (BIT:ENEL)

Overview: Enel is a Rome based integrated utility that generates electricity from renewable, nuclear, hydro, thermal, solar, wind, and geothermal plants, distributes it through large grid networks, and sells power, gas, and energy solutions to households, businesses, and cities worldwide.

Operations: Enel generates its revenue mainly from Enel Commercial at €34.0b, Global Generation & Trading at €26.1b, Enel Grids at €23.8b, and Enel Green Power at €12.1b, with smaller contributions and internal eliminations from Holding and Services and group adjustments.

Market Cap: €100.8b

Enel brings together a large renewable fleet, digital grid investments, and a focus on regulated and secured assets that many investors look for in nuclear and low carbon power exposure. The business mixes sizeable cash cost savings already achieved with a 4.88% dividend yield, but recent margin pressure, one off losses of €2.6b, and reliance on external borrowing mean you need to watch the balance sheet closely. Recent guidance for 2026 points to earnings at the high end of the company’s range and ongoing buybacks, even as FX risk in Latin America and complex regulation in Italy and Brazil keep the risk/reward finely balanced. The real question is how you weigh that combination of earnings quality, valuation signals, and financial risk.

Enel’s mix of secured assets, cost savings, and a 4.88% yield can look compelling, yet the balance sheet, FX exposure, and regulation tell a more complex story. Get the full picture through the Enel financial health report

American Electric Power Company (AEP)

Overview: American Electric Power Company is a large US utility that generates electricity from a mix of coal, gas, nuclear, renewables, and other sources, and then delivers it through extensive transmission and distribution networks to retail and wholesale customers. It also runs energy trading and retail supply operations that sit alongside its core regulated utility business.

Operations: American Electric Power Company generates most of its revenue from Vertically Integrated Utilities at about US$13.2b, Transmission and Distribution Utilities at about US$6.4b, Generation & Marketing at about US$3.1b, and AEP Transmission Holdco at about US$2.3b, with smaller contributions and adjustments from Corporate and Other and reconciling items, all from the US market.

Market Cap: US$68.2b

American Electric Power Company is drawing interest from some investors who want exposure to rising US grid and data center power demand, backed by a large regulated asset base and a capital plan that now runs to about US$78b through 2030. Recent DOE support for US$3.26b of Texas transmission projects underlines how closely this company is tied to critical infrastructure. At the same time, heavy external borrowing, weaker net margins than a year ago, and an uncovered dividend on free cash flow mean some investors may focus on balance sheet discipline and execution on that large project pipeline.

Accelerating grid and data center demand is only half of American Electric Power Company’s story. The real twist sits in the 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs (1 is major!) that could reshape how you see its US$78b capital plan and balance sheet trade offs.

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