Why are Boss Energy shares surging 7% higher today?

Boss Energy shares continue their stunning run today.

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It's been a fairly pleasant Friday session for most ASX 200 shares and the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) so far today. At the time of writing, the ASX 200 has jumped 0.42% higher to just over 7,950 points. But let's talk about what's happening with Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) shares.

Boss Energy shares are on fire today; no way around it. This ASX 200 uranium stock closed at $2.70 a share yesterday. But this morning, those same shares opened at $2.76 each and are presently up to $2.90, a gain worth a healthy 7.4%.

That's after the company rose as high as $2.96 a share earlier this afternoon.

So why are Boss Energy shares smashing the market so comprehensively this Friday?

Why are Boss Energy shares up 7% today?

Unfortunately, it's not entirely clear why this ASX 200 uranium stock is having such a blowout of a day today. There hasn't been any official ASX news or announcements out of Boss Energy this Friday. Or indeed for a few days now.

Fortunately, we can do some speculating though.

This morning, one of Boss' peers in the uranium space, Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN), made an important announcement. Paladin revealed that one of its major projects, the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, has had to suspend production due to unseasonal heavy rains. As we covered this morning, this has resulted in production at the mine being temporarily suspended.

Langer Heinrich produced 1.3 million pounds of uranium over the six months to 31 December 2024. As such, it wasn't too surprising to see the Paladin share price plunge by 9% this morning.

However, Paladin's curse could be Boss' blessing.

If there is a 1.3 million pound shortfall in the global uranium supply chain, it could well boost uranium prices going forward. This would materially benefit Boss Energy, as its mines remain fully operational.

Are brokers and short sellers buying?

Another factor that might be playing a part here is some recent love from an ASX broker. As my Fool colleague speculated this afternoon, perhaps Bell Potter's buy rating and $4.80 12-month share price target, which we reported on last week, have sent investors to the Boss' door.

There is arguably something to this argument, as Boss shares have been up more than 25% since last Friday. If the company were indeed to climb all the way to $4.80 a share, investors would bank another 65.5% or so from where the shares sit today.

One more factor could be at play here. On Monday, my Fool colleague reported that Boss Energy retained its place as the ASX's most short-sold share. With the company up such a significant amount over the past week, we could be seeing a short squeeze in action, which would at least partially explain the massive gains we've seen this week.

Whatever the reasons for Boss Energy shares' gains today and this week, there is no doubt they have put a spring in investors' steps as we head into the weekend.

Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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