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OGE Energy Corp. — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Consolidated net income for the three months ended September 30, 2026, was $316.2 million ($1.52 per diluted share), up from $231.3 million ($1.14 per diluted share) in the same period in 2025.
    • Operating revenues for the quarter were $1,182.8 million, compared to $1,045.0 million in 2025.
    • Fuel, purchased power, and direct transmission expenses were $441.2 million for the quarter, compared to $388.5 million in 2025.
    • Operating expenses were $313.1 million for the quarter, down from $315.2 million in 2025.
    • Interest expense was $63.0 million for the quarter, compared to $69.6 million in 2025.
    • Income tax expense was $60.0 million for the quarter, compared to $45.5 million in 2025.
    • Nine-month consolidated net income was $482.7 million ($2.32 per diluted share), compared to $401.5 million ($1.99 per diluted share) in 2025.
    • Nine-month operating revenues were $2,647.3 million, compared to $2,534.3 million in 2025.
    • OG&E contributed net income of $320.9 million ($1.54 per diluted share) for the quarter, up from $242.9 million ($1.20 per diluted share) in 2025.
    • Other operations resulted in a loss of $4.7 million ($0.02 per diluted share) for the quarter, compared to a loss of $11.6 million ($0.06 per diluted share) in 2025.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • OGE Energy expects to exceed its original 2026 earnings guidance range due to warmer-than-normal weather.
    • The company now expects consolidated 2026 earnings between $2.62 and $2.68 per average diluted share.
    • The updated guidance assumes normal weather for the remainder of the year.
    • OG&E earnings exhibit significant seasonality based on year-over-year weather conditions.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • OG&E, a regulated electric company, was the primary driver of earnings growth, with net income increasing due to stronger sales from significantly warmer weather.
    • Other operations results were driven by higher income from energy-related investments and lower interest expense.
    • Residential operating revenues for the quarter were $523.2 million, compared to $408.0 million in 2025.
    • Commercial operating revenues for the quarter were $346.3 million, compared to $319.1 million in 2025.
    • Industrial operating revenues for the quarter were $87.5 million, compared to $81.6 million in 2025.
    • Oilfield operating revenues for the quarter were $79.3 million, compared to $73.1 million in 2025.
    • Public authorities and street light operating revenues for the quarter were $99.3 million, compared to $87.7 million in 2025.
    • System sales revenues for the quarter were $1,135.6 million, compared to $969.5 million in 2025.
    • Integrated market revenues for the quarter were $29.3 million, compared to $23.6 million in 2025.
    • Transmission revenues for the quarter were $12.7 million, compared to $38.8 million in 2025.
    • Total MWh sales for the quarter were 11.1 million, compared to 9.9 million in 2025.
    • The number of customers was 918,559 at the end of the quarter, compared to 910,464 in 2025.
    • The weighted-average cost of total fuel and purchased power was 3.836 cents per kilowatt-hour for the quarter, compared to 3.732 cents in 2025.
    • Cooling degree days were 1,897 for the quarter, compared to 1,288 in 2025.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • The press release does not provide specific details on market share, competitive positioning, or specific market trends beyond weather impacts and general economic conditions listed in risk factors.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Forward-looking statements are subject to risks including general economic conditions, inflation rates, and access to capital markets.
    • Risks include the ability to obtain timely rate relief to recover capital expenditures, fuel costs, and operating costs.
    • Potential impacts from competitive factors, including deregulation and the entry of additional competition.
    • Risks related to demand changes due to cost-competitive technology advances like distributed generation and energy efficiency programs.
    • Operational risks include unusual weather conditions, catastrophic weather-related damage, unscheduled generation outages, and supply chain disruptions.
    • Regulatory risks include changes in federal or state legislation, environmental laws, and safety regulations.
    • Risks associated with the creditworthiness of suppliers and customers, including large new customers in industries like cryptocurrency and data centers.
    • Potential risks from cyberattacks, terrorism, and changes in accounting standards.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • Sean Trauschke, Chairman, President and CEO, expressed pride in the team for delivering reliable service through record-setting weather conditions.
    • Management highlighted the execution of investments designed to strengthen the grid and position the company to support future growth across the region.
  • Other Key Points:

    • OGE Energy Corp. will host an earnings and business update conference call on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. CDT.
    • The conference call will be available through the Investor Center at www.oge.com.
    • The company references its 2025 Form 10-K for other key factors and assumptions underlying its 2026 guidance.
    • Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Financial and Statistical Data for Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company are attached to the release.
Company
OGE ENERGY CORP
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric