Altman支持的核电新星Oklo新燃料设施获批，但Q3亏损意外扩大

Core Viewpoint - Oklo Inc., a leader in small modular reactors (SMR) supported by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has yet to generate revenue and faces significant challenges in profitability, as highlighted by its recent financial results [1]. Financial Performance - In Q3, Oklo reported a loss of $29.72 million, significantly higher than the expected loss of $18.20 million and the previous year's loss of $9.96 million [1][5]. - The company's earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 was a loss of $0.20, exceeding analyst expectations of a $0.14 loss and widening from a loss of $0.08 in the same quarter last year [1][5]. - Total operating expenses for Q3 reached $36.31 million, driven by salaries, equity incentives, and professional fees related to capital market activities [5]. - As of the end of Q3, Oklo had $410 million in cash and cash equivalents, along with $773.5 million in marketable securities [5]. Regulatory and Project Developments - Oklo achieved a key regulatory milestone with the U.S. Department of Energy approving the nuclear safety design agreement for its fuel manufacturing facility, which is crucial for the Aurora-INL commercial-scale power plant [4][6]. - The company is under pressure to meet the Department of Energy's requirement to construct at least three test reactors by July 2026, ahead of its own deployment timeline [6]. Market Reaction and Valuation Concerns - Following the earnings report, Oklo's stock fell nearly 6.6% in after-hours trading, with a further drop of over 3% post-announcement [1][5]. - Despite the recent financial struggles, Oklo's stock has seen a year-to-date increase of 391% and a 12-month increase of 361%, reflecting investor optimism about SMR technology and the nuclear power sector [5]. - The company faces scrutiny regarding its high valuation and the feasibility of its commercialization timeline, especially as it has not yet received regulatory approval for its first nuclear power plant [5][6].