- Oklo’s Q1 net loss deepened to $33.1 million, meeting analyst expectations according to Fiscal.ai.
- The pre-revenue nuclear startup announced a key partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory via Battelle Energy Alliance.
- Despite a recent rally, the stock is 60% off its October highs as investors await a clear revenue roadmap.
- Analyst sentiment is mixed, with 15 rating it ‘buy’, six ‘hold’, and one ‘sell’ as per Koyfin data.
After-hours on Thursday, shares of Oklo fell 3% as the nuclear startup reported a deepening first-quarter net loss of $33.1 million. Meanwhile, the company entered a strategic partnership with Battelle Energy Alliance, which manages the Idaho National Laboratory.
This quarterly loss, equivalent to $0.19 per share, met analyst expectations of a $0.20 per share loss. However, it significantly widened from the $9.8 million loss reported in the same period last year.
Consequently, investors are closely watching Oklo’s regulatory progress as it transitions into a formal pre-application phase with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. CEO Jacob DeWitte stated, “Our engagement with the NRC continues to de-risk our path to deployment.”
Despite having no revenue, Oklo maintains a cash position of $1.59 billion to fund its development. The company’s business model focuses on selling power directly to customers, which it believes provides a steady long-term outlook.
Analyst views are divided, as JPMorgan initiated coverage with a ‘neutral’ rating, seeking more commercialization proof. Conversely, Tigress Financial started coverage with a ‘Buy’ rating and an $130 price target, representing an 80% potential return.
The new partnership aims to use AI for accelerating advanced reactor design through the National Nuclear Security Administration SPP program. This initiative will leverage national-lab expertise for conceptual design work on Oklo’s reactor system.
Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remains “extremely bullish” with high message volumes. One user cited the surge in power demand for data centers as a key driver for nuclear energy’s future.
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