Why Oklo Stock Is Soaring This Week

By Scott Levine – Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13AM ESTKey PointsOklo inked an agreement with the Department of Energy, which will help the company in its plans to produce medical and research radioisotopes.Oklo is advancing a power project with Meta to support its data centers in Ohio.Only investorswith high tolerances for risk should consider positions in Oklo at this time.CEO says this is worth 18 Nvidias. Will this make the world's first trillionaire? ›NYSE: OKLOOkloMarket Cap$15BToday's Changeangle-down(12.71%) $12.40Current Price$110.00Price as of January 9, 2026 at 10:17 AM ETAfter a rock end to 2025, investors are charged up about this nuclear energy stock again.There wasn't much for Oklo (OKLO +12.71%) 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. Image source: Getty Images. 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. ExpandNYSE: OKLOOkloToday's Change(12.71%) $12.40Current Price$110.00Key Data PointsMarket Cap$15BDay's Range$108.46 - $115.6752wk Range$17.42 - $193.84Volume847KAvg Vol15M 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.Advertisement 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.Read NextJan 7, 2026 •By Eric VolkmanWhy Oklo Stock Was Ticking Higher TodayJan 4, 2026 •By Steven PorrelloShould You Invest $500 in Oklo Right Now?Jan 2, 2026 •By Rich SmithWhy Did Oklo Stock Pop Today?Dec 29, 2025 •By Steven PorrelloIs Oklo Stock Yesterday's News?Dec 28, 2025 •By Steven PorrelloHere's Why I Wouldn't Touch Oklo With a 10-Foot PoleDec 28, 2025 •By Rich SmithInvestors Beware: 2 Nuclear Energy Stocks That May Be Radioactive to Your PortfolioAbout the AuthorScott Levine is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering energy, industrials, technology, and materials. He is also a high school English teacher and a small business owner. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and creative writing from Binghamton University, a master’s degree in secondary education from Adelphi University, and an advanced certificate in school building leadership from CUNY Queens College. A crossword puzzle enthusiast, he has solved more than 3,100 New York Times puzzles with a 97% solve rate.TMFProudMonkeyX@TMFProudMonkeyStocks MentionedOkloNYSE: OKLO$110.00 (+0.13%) $+12.40Meta PlatformsNASDAQ: META$646.03 (0.00%) $0.03*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.Advertisement