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Oklo Inc.(OKLO)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
3-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$27.12
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OKLO

10/28/2026: OKLO (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Oklo Inc. is a speculative, pre-revenue company focused on developing small modular nuclear reactors for data centers and the energy grid. Its primary strength lies in its high-profile leadership and alignment with the booming energy demand of the AI sector. The main investment story centers on the company's potential to deliver clean, reliable, always-on power, a critical need for modern infrastructure. However, the company faces significant risks, including regulatory uncertainties, high cash burn, and the challenge of successfully moving technology from design to operation. It is most suitable for risk-tolerant growth investors, and success will largely depend on future regulatory progress and commercial deployment milestones.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high growth potential in the nuclear sector but lacks a demonstrated revenue track record.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often reacts strongly to news regarding nuclear policy, AI energy partnerships, and regulatory progress.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of earnings and cash flow makes it unsuitable for traditional value-based valuation models.
Dividend investorWeak fitOklo is a pre-revenue company that does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh regulatory risk, lack of commercial product, and high volatility make this inappropriate for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant price swings due to speculative sentiment and early-stage development risks.
Valuation riskHighCurrent market valuation is based on future promises of technology deployment rather than present fundamentals.
Competition risk (SMR / Nuclear sector)Medium / highThe race to commercialize small modular reactors is intense, with well-funded competitors and established players.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the company has not yet proven it can successfully bring a reactor to commercial operation.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect any income from this stock in the foreseeable future.
Execution riskHighThe company faces immense challenges in licensing, building, and operating nuclear power plants safely and at scale.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 292.48%
Avg. Invested days 33
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OKLO receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OKLO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-43.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OKLO's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
OKLO's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-43.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-197.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 47.5% and approximately 84.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 15.35% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BLACKSTONE ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS L.L.C. 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OKLO generates approximately $-0 of gross profit, $-0 of operating income, and $-0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 4.11%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OKLO has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.08B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 66.8
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 66.8
Volume (30-day avg) 9.5M shares
Beta 1.22
52 Weeks Range 25.39 - 145.30
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 25.39 - 145.30
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.94

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Advanced Nuclear EnergyDesign, construction, and operation of modular fission power plants.The company plans to sell clean power generated by its small nuclear reactors to long-term enterprise customers.
Nuclear Fuel ServicesDevelopment and licensing of fuel recycling technologies.This is a secondary, long-term opportunity to provide sustainable fuel sources for their own fleet and potentially others.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 2.36B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4201.54
Enterprise Value 2.36B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4201.54
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1953.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -125.77
Shares Outstanding 186.02M
Shares Floating 157.35M
Shares Outstanding 186.02M
Shares Floating 157.35M
Percent Insiders 15.35
Percent Institutions 47.54

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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