Nuclear Stocks Oklo, NuScale Power, and X-Energy Are Jumping Today, Oct. 6 — Here’s Why
Shares of Oklo (OKLO), NuScale Power (SMR), X-Energy (XE), and Nano Nuclear Energy (NNE) rose on Tuesday following Google's 20-year nuclear power deal with Constellation Energy (CEG). The deal includes a five-year AI technology partnership. All four stocks are down year-to-date, with NNE having a Strong Buy consensus and an average price target of $39.17.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The announcement sparked a sector‑wide rally in small modular reactor companies as investors anticipate new revenue streams and validation of the technology.
Market read
The deal serves as a catalyst for SMR stocks, driving notable intraday price gains.
What to watch
Details of the contract size, timeline, and revenue share were not disclosed, leaving execution risk.
Background
Google announced a 20‑year nuclear power supply agreement with Constellation Energy, including a technology partnership to use AI for project acceleration.
Ticker impact
Oklo shares jumped ~9% after the Google‑Constellation nuclear supply deal was announced.
likely upside as investors price in further SMR demand.
The contract validates market interest and may spur additional orders.
NuScale Power rose over 7% on the same day the Google‑Constellation agreement was disclosed.
potential further gains if the partnership leads to revenue visibility.
NuScale is a direct beneficiary of the announced partnership.
X‑Energy shares surged more than 10% following the announcement of Google’s nuclear power deal with Constellation.
upward pressure as investors anticipate similar contracts for X‑Energy.
The deal signals broader acceptance of SMR technology.
Nano Nuclear Energy climbed nearly 9% after the Google‑Constellation partnership was reported.
likely continued buying interest pending further contract disclosures.
Market sees Nano Nuclear as a beneficiary of the same trend.
Market effects
The contract highlights growing corporate demand for SMR power, potentially boosting the entire nuclear‑SMR sector.
U.S. clean‑energy and tech investors may reallocate capital toward SMR equities.
Big‑tech involvement could spur international interest in SMR projects.
Counterpoint
The rally may be short‑lived if the deal does not translate into immediate revenue for the SMR firms.
Key entities
- CompanyGoogle
Big‑tech firm entering a long‑term nuclear power supply deal.
- CompanyConstellation Energy
Nuclear power producer partnering with Google.




