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Nuclear SMR companies draw Wall Street optimism amid data-center demand
Goldman Sachs links the push for small modular reactors to hyperscaler support and growing demand for clean, reliable power, particularly from AI-focused power expansion.
Wall Street is increasingly bullish on nuclear energy and small modular reactors, framing them as a potential multi-trillion-dollar opportunity as investment shifts toward cleaner, dense power.
According to analysis cited by Yahoo Finance and attributed to Goldman Sachs, a mix of generational technological progress, intensifying geopolitical competition, and the need for clean, reliable electricity is positioning nuclear for a “renaissance.” The bank points to relatively new nuclear pathways such as small modular reactors and also highlights hyperscalers for helping drive commercialization efforts.
The article notes that relatively few publicly traded companies focus exclusively on developing SMR technology, naming Oklo and NuScale as two prominent “pure-play” options. It says Oklo’s strategy targets micro-reactors built next to or near data center infrastructure, aligning system design with the needs of data center operators.
NuScale’s approach is described as supplying electricity to the grid through partnerships with utilities, including development work tied to utility collaborations. The piece also mentions Sam Altman’s early investment in Oklo.