Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) Upgraded by Texas Capital to Strong-Buy Rating

Texas Capital upgraded shares of Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) to a strong-buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on OKLO. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Oklo in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Barclays set a $146.00 price target on shares of Oklo in a research note on Monday, September 29th. Citigroup reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Oklo in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Needham & Company LLC restated a “buy” rating on shares of Oklo in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, B. Riley lifted their price objective on Oklo from $58.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $103.20.

Oklo Trading Down 9.3%

Shares of Oklo stock traded down $8.77 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $85.63. 7,692,419 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 14,065,903. Oklo has a 52-week low of $17.42 and a 52-week high of $193.84. The company has a fifty day moving average of $89.37 and a 200-day moving average of $96.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $13.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -157.99 and a beta of 0.76.

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, November 12th. The company reported ($0.20) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.13) by ($0.07). During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted ($0.08) earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Oklo will post -8.2 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Oklo

In other news, CFO Richard Craig Bealmear sold 69,841 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 202,072 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,842,444.80. This represents a 25.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider William Carroll Murphy Goodwin sold 11,936 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.84, for a total value of $1,215,562.24. Following the transaction, the insider owned 8,750 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $891,100. This represents a 57.70% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 1,552,800 shares of company stock worth $137,543,426 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 18.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Oklo

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Black Swift Group LLC bought a new stake in Oklo in the second quarter valued at about $280,000. Prospera Financial Services Inc boosted its stake in Oklo by 10.0% during the 2nd quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 51,435 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,880,000 after acquiring an additional 4,678 shares during the last quarter. Wealthedge Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Oklo during the second quarter valued at approximately $738,000. Strs Ohio bought a new position in shares of Oklo during the second quarter worth $1,069,000. Finally, Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in Oklo during the 2nd quarter worth $1,833,000. 85.03% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Oklo News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Oklo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: DOE announcement sparked a sector rally and lifted Oklo shares—investor interest in nuclear development programs was a clear near?term catalyst. Oklo Inc. (OKLO) Jumps 10.7% as DOE Unveils New Nuclear Devt Program
• Positive Sentiment: Company is highlighting commercial traction: a Meta power deal and a DOE isotope pilot could validate Oklo’s business model if they scale or produce revenue/awards. Oklo Seeks Commercial Traction With Meta Power Deal And DOE Isotope Pilot
• Positive Sentiment: Texas Capital upgraded Oklo to “strong?buy,” providing a bullish institutional signal that likely supported demand. Zacks: Texas Capital upgrade
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysis pieces point to a repeat of a 2024-style price pattern, which may encourage momentum traders but carries little fundamental certainty. OKLO: Deja vu? (An 11x Return Last Time this Occured)
• Neutral Sentiment: Comparative coverage argues fuel?cell players (e.g., FCEL) may be better armed for near?term data?center power needs, highlighting competitive risk to Oklo’s addressable market. Is FCEL Better Positioned Than OKLO for Data Center Power?
• Negative Sentiment: High?profile criticism — Jim Cramer stating “Oklo is not a commercial enterprise” — likely triggered investor doubt and profit?taking, weighing on the stock. Jim Cramer Says “Oklo Is Not a Commercial Enterprise”

Oklo Company Profile

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.