Standard Nuclear, Inc. (STDN) stock plummeted 10.00% intraday on Thursday, marking a challenging trading debut for the nuclear fuel company.
The sharp decline came as the stock opened below its initial public offering price of $15 per share. Earlier indications showed the stock was expected to open between $14.00 and $14.50, reflecting weak initial market sentiment toward the offering.
The company's IPO was significantly scaled back from its original plan, with Standard Nuclear selling only 10 million shares at $15 each after initially planning to offer 18.25 million shares priced between $18 and $21. This downsized offering raised $150 million and valued the company at approximately $2.4 billion. The nuclear sector has faced headwinds recently, with other recently listed nuclear companies like Oklo and NuScale Power struggling and trading below their IPO prices.