NexGen Energy (ASX:NXG) logged CA$0.02 in loss per share for the second quarter, compared with a loss of CA$0.14 a year ago, a Wednesday filing showed.
Analysts polled by FactSet expected a loss of CA$0.04.
The company does not generate any operating revenue, earning only interest income from its cash.
The company's shares rose around 4% in recent Wednesday trade.