Rolls-Royce Hits SMR Milestone, Expands Business as Director Invests
Rolls-Royce has reached a significant milestone with the UK government launching a public consultation on the first British Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design application. Meanwhile, the company is expanding its growth strategy with new ventures and a confident board member investing in the company's shares on the stock market.
The SMR program's progress has sparked speculation about Rolls-Royce's role in the nuclear energy boom. The company's stock has surged by 93% in 2025, reflecting investors' optimism.
Rolls-Royce is also growing its business through a new office in Cardiff, a partnership with Avolon for LessorCare, and a collaboration with Siemens for the AUKUS program. These expansions demonstrate the company's commitment to diversifying its operations.
Paulo Cesar Silva, a Non-Executive Director at Rolls-Royce, has shown confidence in the company's future by purchasing shares on the stock market. In early 2024, he invested £485,000 at a price of 1,161.7p per share. More recently, he bought 41,780 shares at £11.62 each on October 8, despite the stock's remarkable 1,400% rally over the past three years. His latest purchase was made at prices 2% above current trading levels, indicating his bullish outlook.
The company's half-year results, released on July 31, showed operational improvements. Management raised full-year guidance and achieved mid-term targets two years ahead of schedule, further boosting investor confidence.
Rolls-Royce's SMR ambitions and expansion strategies are driving the company's stock price upwards. With a confident board member investing in the company's shares on the stock market, analysts remain bullish on Rolls-Royce, praising its successful transformation and the recovery in civil aviation.
