Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) Upgraded to “Strong-Buy” at Texas Capital

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) was upgraded by equities research analysts at Texas Capital to a “strong-buy” rating in a report released on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on OKLO. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $106.00 price target on shares of Oklo in a report on Friday, January 9th. Cantor Fitzgerald restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $122.00 price objective on shares of Oklo in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. B. Riley raised their target price on Oklo from $58.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 12th. Bank of America upgraded Oklo from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $111.00 to $127.00 in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Oklo in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Two equities research 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $103.20.

Oklo Price Performance

Shares of NYSE OKLO opened at $94.41 on Tuesday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $89.37 and a 200-day moving average of $96.42. The company has a market capitalization of $14.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -174.82 and a beta of 0.76. Oklo has a 1-year low of $17.42 and a 1-year high of $193.84.

Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) last announced its earnings results 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 quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.08) earnings per share. Research analysts expect that Oklo will post -8.2 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Jacob Dewitte sold 26,740 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $111.38, for a total transaction of $2,978,301.20. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 808,197 shares in the company, valued at approximately $90,016,981.86. This represents a 3.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Richard Craig Bealmear sold 5,159 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $76.97, for a total transaction of $397,088.23. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 196,913 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,156,393.61. This trade represents a 2.55% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 1,552,800 shares of company stock worth $137,543,426 in the last ninety days. 18.90% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Oklo

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Oklo during the 3rd quarter worth $27,000. Gables Capital Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Oklo in the third quarter valued at $28,000. Nemes Rush Group LLC bought a new stake in Oklo in the third quarter worth about $28,000. CI Investments Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Oklo by 153.0% during the 3rd quarter. CI Investments Inc. now owns 296 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 179 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Whittier Trust Co. of Nevada Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Oklo during the third quarter worth $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.03% of the company’s stock.

Oklo News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Oklo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reported DOE initiative to accelerate nuclear development boosts sector outlook and was cited as a catalyst for buying interest. DOE Program Article
• Positive Sentiment: Oklo is pursuing commercial traction via a reported Meta power agreement and a DOE isotope pilot — concrete partnerships that suggest near-term revenue pathways and support valuation. Meta Power Deal / DOE Pilot
• Positive Sentiment: Broader sector interest (“nuclear materials rush”) is drawing investor attention and capital to nuclear names, creating favorable sentiment for Oklo as part of the space. Sector Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical commentary notes a repeat of OKLO’s 2024 surge pattern, which could attract momentum traders but is not a fundamental endorsement. Zacks Technical Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Oklo’s recent quarterly results showed an EPS miss and analysts expect significant negative EPS for the year, which supports caution despite positive headlines.
• Negative Sentiment: High-profile criticism from Jim Cramer calling Oklo “not a commercial enterprise” can amplify short-term selling pressure and raise skepticism among retail and institutional investors. Cramer Article
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive analysis argues fuel-cell firms (e.g., FCEL) may be better positioned for near-term data center power demand, highlighting execution and time-to-market risks for Oklo. Competition Article

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.