Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) Shares Up 1.9% – Should You Buy?

Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) shares rose 1.9% on Wednesday . The company traded as high as $100.69 and last traded at $97.4450. Approximately 13,276,431 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 16% from the average daily volume of 15,829,043 shares. The stock had previously closed at $95.60.

Oklo News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Oklo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Oklo announced an agreement with Meta to support development of a 1.2 GW nuclear power campus in Pike County, Ohio; the deal includes a mechanism for Meta to prepay for power and provide funding that Oklo will use to secure nuclear fuel — a near-term commercial validation and funding flow for Oklo’s Aurora deployment. Oklo, Meta Announce Agreement in Support of 1.2 GW Nuclear Energy Development
• Positive Sentiment: Meta signed multi-company nuclear power deals (Oklo, TerraPower, Vistra) expected to support up to ~6.6 GW of clean energy by 2035 for its AI “supercluster” in Ohio — a major anchor customer signal for advanced nuclear providers and potential long-term offtake for Oklo. Meta signs deals with three nuclear companies for 6-plus GW of power
• Positive Sentiment: Market coverage (Barron’s, MarketWatch, CNBC-style pieces) emphasized the strategic importance of nuclear power for hyperscalers’ AI power needs, increasing investor attention and buying momentum in Oklo stock. Oklo Lands Nuclear Deal With Meta Platforms
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage highlights broader industry deals (Vistra, TerraPower) and context that Meta is diversifying suppliers; Oklo benefits but is one of three partners rather than the sole supplier. Meta Signs Deals With 3 Nuclear Energy Companies to Power Data Centers
• Neutral Sentiment: Oklo’s recent publicity follows large share-price gains and volatility; analysts and outlets are raising valuation questions and urging caution around execution timelines and funding needs. Oklo (OKLO) Valuation Check After Sharp Recent Share Price Swings
• Negative Sentiment: Operational/financial risk remains: Oklo reports losses (recent EPS misses and an expected negative EPS for the year), long development timelines for licensed reactors, and capital intensity — factors that could pressure the stock if project milestones or funding don’t materialize. Why OKLO Stock Is Soaring Today

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have commented on OKLO shares. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Oklo in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Canaccord Genuity Group assumed coverage on Oklo in a research report on Thursday, October 9th. They set a “buy” rating and a $175.00 target price on the stock. Bank of America lowered their price target on Oklo from $117.00 to $111.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. B. Riley raised their price objective on Oklo from $58.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Oklo in a report on Monday, November 24th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $102.13.

Oklo Stock Up 7.9%

The stock has a 50-day moving average of $93.42 and a 200 day moving average of $92.77. The company has a market capitalization of $16.45 billion, a PE ratio of -194.97 and a beta of 0.76.

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 12th. The company reported ($0.20) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.13) by ($0.07). During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.08) earnings per share. Equities analysts forecast that Oklo Inc. will post -8.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider William Carroll Murphy Goodwin sold 11,936 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.84, for a total transaction of $1,215,562.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 8,750 shares in the company, valued at approximately $891,100. This represents a 57.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CFO Richard Craig Bealmear sold 69,841 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $78.40, for a total transaction of $5,475,534.40. Following the sale, the chief financial officer owned 202,072 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,842,444.80. This trade represents a 25.69% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 1,461,172 shares of company stock valued at $127,295,722. 18.90% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Oklo

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Plancorp LLC grew its stake in Oklo by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Plancorp LLC now owns 6,089 shares of the company’s stock worth $680,000 after buying an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust lifted its holdings in shares of Oklo by 3.7% during the 3rd quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 2,622 shares of the company’s stock worth $293,000 after acquiring an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Oklo by 1.5% during the 3rd quarter. Prestige Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 7,066 shares of the company’s stock worth $789,000 after acquiring an additional 101 shares during the last quarter. Rossby Financial LCC grew its position in Oklo by 75.0% in the third quarter. Rossby Financial LCC now owns 350 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Perennial Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in Oklo by 3.4% in the third quarter. Perennial Investment Advisors LLC now owns 4,676 shares of the company’s stock valued at $522,000 after acquiring an additional 154 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.03% of the company’s stock.

About Oklo

Oklo, Inc is a California-based energy technology company specializing in the design and development of advanced nuclear microreactors. Headquartered in Fremont, the firm focuses on small modular reactor (SMR) technology that leverages fast-neutron fission and liquid-metal cooling to deliver carbon-free power. Oklo’s core objective is to bring compact, factory-built reactors online within a decade, offering a low-footprint alternative to traditional large nuclear plants.

The company’s flagship product, the Aurora microreactor, is a 1.5-megawatt electric (MWe) fast reactor cooled by a sodium alloy.