Oklo (NYSE:OKLO) Shares Up 2.3% - What's Next?

Oklo's stock price rose 2.3% on Wednesday, but what does the future hold for the nuclear microreactor company?

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:34pm

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Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO), a California-based energy technology company focused on advanced nuclear microreactors, saw its share price rise 2.3% on Wednesday, trading as high as $64.10. The company's stock has seen significant volatility in recent months, with a 52-week range of $58.00 to $146.00. Wall Street analysts have a range of opinions on Oklo, with some maintaining a "Buy" rating and others a "Sell" rating.

Why it matters

Oklo's technology, which focuses on small modular reactor (SMR) designs that leverage fast-neutron fission and liquid-metal cooling, has the potential to provide a low-footprint, carbon-free power alternative to traditional large nuclear plants. The company's progress and stock performance are closely watched by investors and industry observers as the nuclear industry explores new approaches to address climate change and energy needs.

The details

Oklo's share price rose on Wednesday, with approximately 6.1 million shares traded, a decline of 43% from the average daily volume of 10.8 million shares. The stock closed at $62.79, up from the previous close of $61.38. Analysts have a range of opinions on the company, with some maintaining a "Buy" rating and others a "Sell" rating. The company's market capitalization is currently $9.81 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of -116.27 and a beta of 0.80.

  • Oklo's share price was up 2.3% during trading on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The stock had previously closed at $61.38 on the prior trading day.

The players

Oklo, Inc.

A California-based energy technology company specializing in the design and development of advanced nuclear microreactors, with a focus on small modular reactor (SMR) technology that leverages fast-neutron fission and liquid-metal cooling.

Richard Craig Bealmear

The chief financial officer of Oklo, who sold 69,841 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on December 17th, 2025.

Jacob Dewitte

The chief executive officer of Oklo, who sold 840,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on December 22nd, 2025.

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