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Oklo and X-Energy are next-generation nuclear reactor companies capitalizing on growing energy demand. Oklo trades at a premium valuation (100x 2028 sales) due to earlier commercial deployment plans starting in 2027, while X-Energy appears undervalued (2.5x 2028 sales) despite a slower timeline to first deployments in the early 2030s. The analyst recommends X-Energy as the better value despite Oklo's near-term advantages.

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X-Energy, a small modular reactor (SMR) developer, went public at $23 in April 2026 but now trades at $14. While its helium-cooled TRISO fuel technology is promising and revenue is projected to grow significantly from $109M (2025) to $1.24B (2028), the company faces major hurdles including NRC approval and TRISO pebble production scaling. The analyst views it as a speculative play that may struggle to return to its IPO price without more positive developments.

X-Energy, a small modular reactor (SMR) developer, went public at $23 per share in April 2026 but has since dropped to $14, trading 40% below its IPO price. While the company has secured major deals with Amazon and Dow, it faces significant challenges including unproven TRISO fuel technology, regulatory hurdles with the NRC, and a premium valuation at 19x sales despite ongoing losses. The analyst recommends avoiding X-Energy in favor of more established nuclear players like BWX Technologies.