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This Nuclear Stock Is Down 46%, and It's a Screaming Buy

Oklo stock has plummeted in 2026, in spite of the company's positive progress. This is the buying window long-term investors have been waiting for.

This Nuclear Stock Is Down 46%, and It's a Screaming Buy

Published July 18, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) was Wall Street's favorite artificial intelligence (AI) energy stock in 2025. Backed by strategic partnerships -- including with Meta Platforms, Nvidia, and Centrus Energy, as well as with early support from Sam Altman -- Oklo was widely seen as the company best positioned to grow from the power demands of AI data centers.

However, the trajectory of this nuclear energy stock has shifted in 2026. It is trading down about 46% on the year, and about 75% below its 52-week high.

Details

So what gives? Honestly, nothing new, at least nothing that injures Oklo's long-term outlook. Every downward pressure the company faces today was clear from the get-go: The company has no commercial track record, is still working through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's approval process, and is reporting losses.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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