Nuclearelectrica reported earnings results for the first quarter of 2017. For the quarter, net profit rose 26% on the year to RON 84 million ($20.1 million/EUR 18.5 million) due to lower expenses. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by an annual 18% to RON 230.4 million in the first quarter, while earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) jumped 41.5% to RON 107.4 million. The company's total revenue rose by an annual 6.5% to RON 487.6 million. In 2016 Nuclearelectrica's net profit dropped 27% on the year to RON 108.7 million, influenced by the unfavorable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, lower regulated energy transport tariffs and lower energy sales.

In 2017, the company plans to invest RON 231.5 million, of which more than RON 196 million will be used for upgrade works at Cernavoda NPP.