OGE Energy posts higher Q2 profit, affirms FY guidance

Overview

• U.S. regulated electric utility's Q2 revenue declined yr/yr, adjusted EPS rose modestly

• Net income rose due to increased recovery of capital investments and lower interest expense

• Company maintained full-year 2026 earnings guidance

Outlook

• OGE Energy maintains 2026 EPS guidance of $2.43, within a range of $2.38 to $2.48

• Company assumes normal weather for remainder of yr in its 2026 guidance

• OG&E earnings expected to show significant seasonality due to weather

Result Drivers

• CAPITAL INVESTMENT RECOVERY - Co said increased recovery of capital investments was the primary driver of higher net income

• LOWER INTEREST EXPENSE - Co attributed earnings growth in part to lower interest expense

• HIGHER OPERATING COSTS - Higher operation and maintenance expenses partially offset earnings growth

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 10 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for OGE Energy Corp is $51.00, about 3.4% above its July 28 closing price of $49.30

• The stock recently traded at 20 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 19 three months ago

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