10-Q · April 28, 2026
OGE Energy's Q1 2026 results show a decline in net income and EPS compared to last year, mainly due to milder weather impacting revenues. Despite a slight increase in operating revenues for OG&E, the overall financial…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
OGE earnings analysis
Filed July 28, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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OGE delivered Q2 diluted EPS of $0.56, up from $0.53 a year earlier but below the supplied $0.58 consensus estimate, as a $12.4 million increase in OG&E utility earnings outweighed a larger loss in other operations.…
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OGE delivered Q2 diluted EPS of $0.56, up from $0.53 a year earlier but below the supplied $0.58 consensus estimate, as a $12.4 million increase in OG&E utility earnings outweighed a larger loss in other operations. OG&E operating revenue fell 4.0% to $711.9 million, but lower purchased-power costs, PISA-related deferrals and capital-investment recovery supported a calculated 26.9% operating margin. First-half operating cash flow improved sharply to $511.4 million, while management maintained 2026 EPS guidance of $2.38 to $2.48 and cited normal-weather assumptions and ongoing regulatory uncertainty.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
Where revenue came from
The business segments reported by the company.
Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.56
What stood out
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EPS and net income improved year over year
Diluted EPS rose $0.03 year over year to $0.56 from $0.53, while consolidated net income increased $8.8 million to $116.3 million. EPS was below the $0.58 consensus estimate supplied with this filing.
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Operating margin expanded
OG&E operating income increased to $191.7 million from $187.4 million despite a 4.0% revenue decline. Calculated operating margin expanded to 26.9% from 25.3% a year ago and 15.0% in Q1 2026.
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Utility earnings growth offset lower revenue
OG&E net income grew 11.5% to $120.1 million, driven by capital-investment recovery, Oklahoma PISA interest deferrals and higher other income. Interest expense declined $5.0 million, or 7.9%, to $58.4 million.
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Operating cash flow strengthened
Six-month operating cash flow rose $156.9 million, or 44.3%, to $511.4 million. Management attributed the improvement to higher customer receipts, including fuel recoveries and customer connections, plus lower purchased-power payments.
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Customer and sales volumes increased
Customer count reached 917,157, up 8,026 from 909,131 a year earlier. Quarterly total MWh sales increased to 8.8 million from 8.1 million, supported by a 33% increase in cooling degree days.
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Liquidity remains substantial after debt refinancing
The company refinanced short-term borrowings with $350.0 million of 5.90% senior notes due April 1, 2056; short-term debt fell $162.9 million, or 55.8%. Available revolver/commercial-paper liquidity was $1.2305 billion at June 30, 2026.
What to watch
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Revenue declined despite earnings growth
Quarterly operating revenue declined $29.7 million, or 4.0%, to $711.9 million. Lower recoverable fuel, purchased-power and direct-transmission revenue reduced revenue by $43.4 million, while wholesale transmission revenue declined $12.5 million.
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O&M expense growth remains elevated
Other operation and maintenance expense increased $12.3 million, or 9.7%, to $138.6 million, led by contract technical/construction services, vegetation management, and payroll and benefits. For the first half, O&M rose $27.3 million, or 11.0%.
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Environmental compliance cost exposure
Potential Good Neighbor FIP compliance costs were estimated at $2.4 billion to $2.8 billion, including $100 million to $300 million in the first 12 to 18 months after effectiveness. The timing and final requirements remain uncertain, and recovery through rates is not assured.
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Low cash balance and near-term debt reclassification
Cash and cash equivalents were only $0.9 million at June 30, 2026, although available revolving-credit and commercial-paper liquidity was $1.2305 billion. Long-term debt due within one year increased $115.9 million due to debt reclassifications.
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Fuel recovery balance creates true-up exposure
Fuel-clause over-recoveries increased $124.9 million as retail-customer recoveries exceeded actual fuel and purchased-power costs. Future true-ups can reverse this working-capital benefit and affect customer bills or cash timing.
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Weather sensitivity persists
The filing states there were no significant changes to risk factors from the 2025 Form 10-K. Nonetheless, the 2026 earnings outlook explicitly assumes normal weather, while first-half quantity impacts reduced revenue by $15.7 million amid a 27% decline in heating degree days.
Management's outlook
2026 consolidated earnings guidance was unchanged at $494 million to $514 million, or $2.38 to $2.48 per diluted share (midpoint $2.43). Guidance assumes approximately 207.3 million average diluted shares and normal weather for the remainder of 2026; no quantitative revenue outlook was provided.
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