There wasn't much for Oklo (OKLO 1.71%) investors to celebrate in the last two months of 2025. From the start of November through the end of December, shares of the nuclear energy upstart plummeted 46%.
But shares have been heading higher in the first full week of trading for 2026, thanks to two encouraging company announcements. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, Oklo stock has increased by 25.4% from the end of trading last Friday to the close of Thursday's market session.
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Not one but two company announcements are powering investors' enthusiasm
On Wednesday, Oklo announced an agreement with the United States Department of Energy regarding the development of a radioisotope pilot plant. The company's subsidiary, Atomic Alchemy, will take the lessons learned from operating the facility to help it plan for new commercial plants, where it will produce medical and research radioisotopes in the United States.
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Ending the week with another notable news item, Oklo announced a deal with Meta Platforms to further plans regarding the development of a 1.2 gigawatt (GW) power campus in Ohio to support the power needs of Meta's data centers.
Oklo expects pre-construction activities to begin in 2026, with the first phase becoming operational as soon as 2030. Furthermore, the company's powerhouse facility is expected to expand incrementally, reaching a total power capacity of 1.2 GW by 2034.
There's a lot to be excited about -- but plenty of risks remain
While many growth investors are eager to buy shares of Oklo this week, it's crucial for those considering positions to recognize that Oklo is both a high-reward and high-risk stock. Between the uncertainty about whether it will secure the necessary regulatory certifications for its advanced nuclear reactors and questions about whether nuclear power facility operations can be a profitable endeavor, Oklo stock still represents a sizable risk, suggesting that those with low risk tolerances should look elsewhere for exposure to gain nuclear energy exposure.
