Wedbush maintains Outperform on Oklo shares, target steady at $45

Published 25/03/2025, 12:34
Wedbush maintains Outperform on Oklo shares, target steady at $45

On Tuesday, Wedbush reiterated an Outperform rating on Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) with a steady price target of $45.00. The $1.22 billion market cap company has seen remarkable growth, with shares surging over 534% in the past year. The firm acknowledged Oklo’s strategic efforts in capitalizing on the increasing demand for nuclear energy solutions. InvestingPro analysis shows 13 additional key insights about OKLO’s performance and potential. Oklo is actively working towards establishing a sustainable nuclear energy supply chain while still in the pre-revenue phase. The company has announced plans to engage with the US Nuclear Reactor Commission for a pre-application readiness assessment for its combined license application (COLA) for the Aurora Powerhouse. This assessment will cover siting and environmental aspects, and a formal application will be submitted later this year that includes design, construction, and operation details for the Aurora units at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Oklo aims to be the first to operate a commercial small nuclear reactor in the United States.

The acquisition of Atomic Alchemy by Oklo is progressing as planned, with the goal of deploying its hyperreactor upon receiving government approval. This move is expected to significantly improve the economics of nuclear fuel fabrication and recycling, as well as generate coproducts of high-value radioisotopes. Revenue generation is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, which could unlock further value for the company.

As Oklo continues to expand its executive team, it has added two new Board Directors: Daniel Poneman, former Deputy Secretary of Energy at the US Department of Energy, and Michael Thompson, CEO and Managing Partner of Reinvent Capital. Their extensive experience in nuclear technology and tech financing is expected to contribute to the company’s growth.

Oklo has projected that its net cash used in operations for fiscal year 2025 will be between $65.0 million and $80.0 million. With a strong current ratio of 51.04 and minimal debt-to-equity of 0.01, InvestingPro data suggests the company maintains a solid financial position to support its growth initiatives. This funding will be directed towards completing the nuclear energy supply chain to meet the rising demand for power output in the coming years. With a pipeline capacity of over 14 Gigawatts, Oklo is positioned well within the advanced nuclear fuel cycle. Trading at a price-to-book ratio of 9.39, the company maintains a "FAIR" financial health score according to InvestingPro metrics. The company is looking to take advantage of the significant push for nuclear energy solutions in both federal and commercial sectors, as the AI Revolution continues to gain momentum.

In other recent news, NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has been officially designated as the reactor designer for the KRONOS MMRTM Energy System by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, marking a significant step in its development process. The company has also announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew Steer as Head of Regulatory Engagement, bringing his extensive experience in nuclear safety and regulatory processes to the team. Additionally, NANO Nuclear is supporting a U.S. Department of Energy project aimed at developing advanced cooling techniques for the safe transport of nuclear microreactors, in collaboration with the City University of New York and Advanced Engineering Solutions LLC.

Furthermore, NANO Nuclear has partnered with the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement’s Operational Energy Summit, where CEO James Walker will discuss the role of nuclear technology in military operations. The company is also involved in discussions related to a significant AI data center project by Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META)., which underscores the increasing demand for power infrastructure. These developments highlight NANO Nuclear’s ongoing efforts to advance its microreactor technologies and engage with key industry and government stakeholders.

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