Oklo Stock Surges on Analyst Optimism and DOE Program Selection
Oklo shares rallied 6.4% Tuesday afternoon as broader markets showed mixed performance. The nuclear energy company's momentum stems from Canaccord Genuity's bullish initiation at a $175 price target and its inclusion in two Department of Energy pilot programs.
The Advanced Nuclear Fuel Line initiative will fund three fabrication facilities for next-generation reactors. This comes as power-hungry AI data centers strain grid capacity, creating potential demand for Oklo's modular reactor technology.
While promising, significant capital requirements loom. The company faces either substantial debt financing or shareholder dilution to commercialize its small modular reactor designs.