OKLO vs. TLN: Which Nuclear Energy Stock Looks Better Now?
OKLO and Talen Energy offer contrasting nuclear-power bets, balancing future commercialization potential with operating assets and cash flow.
Zacks Investment Research8/24/2026Neutral
TLN
Talen Energy CorporationNASDAQUTILITIESUTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$15.19B
P/E Ratio
—
EPS
$-4.03
Beta
1.63
52W High
$451.28
52W Low
$288.58
50-Day MA
$347.58
200-Day MA
$358.05
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
-4.95%
Forward P/E
10.10
PEG Ratio
—
About Talen Energy Corporation
Talen Energy Corporation (Ticker: TLN) is a prominent player in the U.S. power generation and infrastructure sector, committed to delivering reliable energy solutions through a robust portfolio that includes both traditional and renewable resources. The company emphasizes environmental sustainability and grid resilience, adapting to the increasing demand for electricity in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. With a strategic focus on innovation and advanced technology, Talen is well-positioned to capitalize on the transition to cleaner energy alternatives, making it an attractive investment opportunity for institutional investors.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.74B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $1.57B |
| EBITDA | $582.00M |
| Operating Margin | -4.80% |
| Return on Equity | -12.80% |
| Return on Assets | 0.92% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $81.82 |
| Book Value | $33.74 |
| Price-to-Book | 9.06 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 4.06 |
| EV/Revenue | 6.41 |
| EV/EBITDA | 31.14 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 34.50% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 111.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $47.91M |
| Float | $38.11M |
| % Insiders | 1.36% |
| % Institutions | 102.19% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
33.62%
HV 20-Day
52.56%
HV 30-Day
53.44%
HV 60-Day
56.82%
HV Rank
44.8%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($459.94 target)
6
Strong Buy8
Buy2
HoldLatest News
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24/7 Wall Street8/24/2026Negative
Talen Energy: Very Solid FCF Yield, With More Upside If Data Center Pipeline Converts
Talen Energy remains a buy, with robust FCF growth visibility driven by data center demand and the Cornerstone acquisition. TLN raised 2026 adj. EBITDA guidance to $2.025–2.225 billion and adj. FCF to $1.2–1.35 billion, excluding Keystone, implying further upside. The 2028/2029 PJM capacity auction and a growing data center pipeline underpin a more predictable, resilient earnings base and margin mix.
Seeking Alpha8/12/2026Positive
TLN Q2 Earnings Call Emphasizes Cash Flow and Data Center Strategy
Talen Energy raises 2026 guidance and its 2028 cash-flow outlook while advancing grid-connected data centers and preserving merchant upside in PJM.
Zacks Investment Research8/7/2026Positive
Talen Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Talen Energy NASDAQ: TLN reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $374 million and adjusted free cash flow of $212 million, citing contributions from recently acquired natural gas plants, higher PJM capacity pricing, increased generation volumes and the ramp of its AWS contract.
MarketBeat8/6/2026Neutral
Talen Energy Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?
TLN heads into second-quarter results with sharply higher estimates, added gas-fired capacity and a strategy focused on locking in new power demand.
Zacks Investment Research8/4/2026Negative
All You Need to Know About Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) Rating Upgrade to Strong Buy
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Zacks Investment Research7/30/2026Positive
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Zacks Investment Research7/29/2026Positive
3 Alternative Energy Stocks Riding the Next Wave of Clean Energy Growth
BE, TLN and MNTK are well positioned to benefit from the long-term growth of renewable energy, supported by expanding wind power, rising EV adoption and improving clean energy demand.
Zacks Investment Research7/29/2026Positive
Why Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Talen Energy Corporation (TLN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Zacks Investment Research7/27/2026Positive
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Data last updated: 9/7/2026