Key HighlightsThe nuclear energy startup revealed a collaboration with Nvidia to leverage artificial intelligence for fuel modeling and simulation work at Los Alamos National Laboratory.HSBC analysts started coverage with a Buy recommendation and established a $96 price objective, highlighting the company’s expedited small modular reactor development schedule.The Pluto reactor system, chosen by the DOE’s Reactor Pilot Program, transforms nuclear waste into usable energy utilizing Cold War-era plutonium stockpiles.With approximately $2.5 billion in cash reserves and zero debt obligations, the firm anticipates generating initial revenue this year from Idaho Radiochemistry Laboratory operations.The company plans to deliver commercial electricity from its Aurora facility by late 2027, scaling to 150 MW capacity by 2030 for Meta Platforms infrastructure.Shares of Oklo surged 15.65% Thursday following the nuclear technology company’s announcement of a strategic partnership with Nvidia alongside positive analyst coverage from HSBC.Oklo Inc., OKLOThe stock reached $72.41 during Thursday’s trading session. HSBC established a $96 price objective, adding to analyst projections ranging from $14 to $168 — a wide variance illustrating significant disagreement among market observers regarding the company’s valuation.The Nvidia collaboration focuses on deploying AI-powered infrastructure to conduct modeling and simulation activities supporting nuclear fuel research efforts at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Chief Executive Jacob DeWitte stated the partnership would “significantly accelerate” development efforts for Oklo’s Pluto reactor technology.$OKLO, $NVDA, and Los Alamos National Lab are teaming up on nuclear fuel validation and AI-driven R&D tied to the federal Genesis Mission. The work will focus on plutonium-bearing fuels, grid reliability, and using AI models and digital twins to support nuclear-powered AI… pic.twitter.com/RhAcxm1r1u— Wall St Engine (@wallstengine) April 23, 2026Selected by the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program this past May, the Pluto reactor transforms nuclear waste materials into usable energy by utilizing surplus plutonium remaining from Cold War stockpiles. The company has maintained ongoing collaboration with LANL to validate the reactor’s technical design specifications.The partnership also integrates Oklo into the Genesis Mission, a federal program spanning 17 national laboratories focused on expediting innovative energy technologies through advanced computational resources, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing platforms.Strategic Alliance with Nvidia Complements Existing Corporate PartnershipsThis marks another significant corporate relationship for Oklo. The company previously disclosed a strategic agreement with Meta Platforms, setting objectives to provide 150 MW of generating capacity for a 1.2 GW Meta data center campus around 2030.In March, Oklo confirmed receiving DOE approval for its safety design documentation related to its Aurora powerhouse facility at Idaho National Laboratory. The organization’s inaugural commercial nuclear installation is slated to begin electricity generation by the conclusion of 2027.The company also projects meeting or surpassing the DOE’s July 4, 2026 deadline for achieving criticality milestones at both the Aurora-INL facility and Groves isotope initiatives.Regarding financial positioning, the organization maintains zero debt obligations while holding approximately $2.5 billion in cash and equivalent instruments. Management anticipates recording initial revenue during the current year from Idaho Radiochemistry Laboratory contracts.To support expansion activities, Oklo projects $400 million in yearly capital spending across the upcoming two-year period, partially funded through customer advance payments and external investment capital.Wall Street Opinion Remains Divided Despite Positive MomentumNot all market watchers share the optimistic outlook. UBS reduced its price objective from $95 to $60 while maintaining a Neutral stance, highlighting execution challenges and cost uncertainty. Craig-Hallum similarly decreased its target from $87 to $71, sustaining a Hold rating while emphasizing capital requirements.Citi analyst Vikram Bagri, who assigns a Hold rating, has expressed increasingly favorable views. He observed that Oklo’s recent board expansion — adding four independent directors this month — demonstrates the company’s transition from conceptual planning toward tangible reactor construction.Chief Executive Jacob DeWitte also received appointment to the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.In another strategic development, Oklo broadened its alliance with Swedish nuclear technology company Blykalla AB, committing $100 to $200 million in planned investments and dedicating 30 to 40 engineering professionals toward accelerating fast reactor commercialization across U.S. and European markets.Market analysts do not forecast profitability for Oklo during the current fiscal year.The post Oklo (OKLO) Stock Jumps 16% Following Nvidia AI Deal and HSBC Bullish Rating appeared first on Blockonomi.