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OGE ENERGY CORP.

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10-Q · 2026-04-29

• Long-term Debt IssuanceImportance 96 · Surprise 100
  On April 1, 2026 OG&E issued $350.0 million of 5.90% senior notes due April 1, 2056, adding long-term fixed-rate funding to the capital structure. Proceeds were allocated to general corporate purposes including…
• Issuance of Long-Term DebtImportance 96 · Surprise 100
  On April 1, 2026 OG&E issued $350.0 million of 5.90% senior notes due April 1, 2056. Proceeds were added to OG&E's general funds and used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of short-term debt and…
• Short-term Debt and LiquidityImportance 89 · Surprise 82
  Short-term debt increased $200.4 million, or 68.6%, compared to December 31, 2025, reflecting increased borrowings for general operating needs and higher average short-term debt of $429.6 million during the quarter.…
• Operating Cash Flow ImprovementImportance 89 · Surprise 82
  Net cash provided from operating activities increased materially to $175.5 million in Q1 2026 from $15.9 million in Q1 2025, a change driven primarily by increases in cash received from customers including cash related…
• Liquidity and Cash PositionImportance 81 · Surprise 64
  Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $175.5 million in Q1 2026 from $15.9 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to increases in cash received from customers including fuel recoveries and customer connections.,OGE Energy reported net available liquidity of $667.2 million under revolving credit agreements, commercial paper capacity and letters of credit at March 31, 2026, while cash and cash equivalents on hand were $0.2 million.,Management states it expects cash from operations, existing borrowing capacity and market access to be sufficient to meet short- and long-term cash requirements.
• Short-Term Debt UsageImportance 74 · Surprise 46
  Short-term debt increased $200.4 million, or 68.6 percent, versus December 31, 2025, as the Registrants increased borrowings for general operating needs, including commercial paper usage.,OG&E has regulatory approval to incur up to $1.0 billion in short-term borrowings at any one time for a two-year period beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2026.,Average short-term debt for the quarter was $429.6 million with a weighted-average interest rate of 3.95 percent, and maximum month-end short-term debt reached $516.5 million.
• Regulatory Risk - Environmental ComplianceImportance 71 · Surprise 60
  OG&E estimated in mid-2023 that compliance costs related to the EPA's Good Neighbor FIP and related ozone/NAAQS actions could range from $2.4 billion to $2.8 billion, including $100 million to $300 million of spend in the first 12–18 months.,Management is evaluating control options (buying allowances, SCR installations, fuel switching, or retirements) and notes the timing, choice, and regulatory approvals will affect ultimate costs and recoverability.,OG&E plans to seek recovery of necessary environmental expenditures through regulatory processes but states it cannot guarantee approval or timely recovery of all such expenditures.
• Integrated Market Revenue GrowthImportance 71 · Surprise 82
  Integrated market (wholesale/market) operating revenues grew materially to $47.3 million in Q1 2026 from $21.3 million in Q1 2025, contributing significantly to year-over-year operating revenue variance. MWh sales in…
• Good Neighbor FIP / Cross-State OzoneImportance 71 · Surprise 60
  The EPA finalized a Good Neighbor Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) impacting 23 states, including Oklahoma, that revises interstate NOx emissions budgets for electric generating units beginning in 2023. OG&E estimated…
• Estimated Compliance Cost: Good Neighbor FIPImportance 71 · Surprise 60
  OG&E provided a mid-2023 estimate that compliance with the EPA’s Good Neighbor FIP could cost approximately $2.4 billion to $2.8 billion in total. OG&E further estimated $100 million to $300 million of expenditures…
• Working Capital ChangesImportance 68 · Surprise 46
  Accounts Receivable and Accrued Unbilled Revenues decreased $51.3 million, or 12.1 percent, at March 31, 2026 versus December 31, 2025, due to lower customer billings reflecting reduced usage in early 2026.,Accounts Payable decreased $67.7 million, or 19.3 percent, and Accrued Taxes decreased $20.2 million, or 38.1 percent, primarily because of timing of vendor and tax payments.,Short-term Debt increased $200.4 million, or 68.6 percent, to support general operating needs, and Accrued Compensation decreased $20.9 million, or 38.5 percent, due to 2025 incentive payouts in Q1 2026.
• Forward Sale Agreements (FSAs)Importance 68 · Surprise 42
  In November 2025, OGE Energy entered into forward sale agreements (FSAs) tied to its public offering of 9,226,744 shares of common stock, with 4,613,372 shares subject to FSA settlement through May 27, 2027.,The forward sale price was initially $41.71 per share and is subject to adjustment based on a floating interest rate factor and expected dividends during the outstanding period.,Management discloses these FSAs as part of financing plans and potential sources of equity proceeds available through mid-2027.
• GHG Rules and Compliance RiskImportance 65 · Surprise 60
  The EPA's May 2024 power-sector rules (Section 111(d) for existing fossil steam units and revised Section 111(b) for new gas turbines) impose significant obligations: existing coal units that intend to operate beyond…
• Regulatory Asset DeferralsImportance 56 · Surprise 58
  OG&E deferred $11.2 million of allowable depreciation and amortization to a regulatory asset under the Oklahoma PISA in Q1 2026, reducing reported depreciation expense by $1.0 million year-over-year.,OG&E also deferred certain interest expense to a regulatory asset under Oklahoma PISA, which was a primary driver of a $6.8 million, or 12.0 percent, reduction in interest expense in Q1 2026.,These PISA-driven deferrals materially lowered reported operating and financing costs in the quarter while creating regulatory assets that management expects will be addressed through future regulatory mechanisms.
• Outstanding IndebtednessImportance 56 · Surprise 42
  On April 1, 2026, OG&E issued $350.0 million of 5.90 percent senior notes due April 1, 2056 and added the proceeds to general funds.,Proceeds from the issuance were used for general corporate purposes, including repayment of short-term debt, repayment of borrowings under OG&E's revolving credit facility, and funding OG&E's capital investment program and working capital needs.,OGE Energy reported an average short-term debt balance of $429.6 million in Q1 2026 with a weighted-average interest rate of 3.95 percent and a maximum month-end short-term balance of $516.5 million.
• Particulate Matter NAAQS RevisionsImportance 53 · Surprise 60
  In February 2024 the EPA lowered the primary annual PM2.5 NAAQS from 12.0 µg/m3 to 9.0 µg/m3 and retained other PM standards, with initial attainment/nonattainment designations to be made within two years of issuance.…
• 2026 Guidance and AssumptionsImportance 53 · Surprise 6
  OGE Energy reaffirmed its consolidated 2026 earnings guidance range of $494 million to $514 million (or $2.38 to $2.48 per diluted share) and projects OG&E to earn approximately $533 million (about $2.57 per diluted…
• Quarterly Results SnapshotImportance 50 · Surprise 30
  OGE Energy reported consolidated net income of $50.2 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 versus $62.7 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in the same period of 2025, a decrease of $12.5 million.,OG&E (the electric company) contributed net income of $57.9 million in Q1 2026 versus $71.0 million in Q1 2025, a decrease of $13.1 million, driven primarily by lower operating revenues (excluding recoverable fuel/purchased power) and higher other O&M.,OGE Energy's consolidated 2026 guidance remained unchanged at $494 million to $514 million of earnings, or $2.38 to $2.48 per average diluted share, with OG&E projected to earn approximately $533 million for the year.
• Liquidity and Credit FacilitiesImportance 49 · Surprise 6
  OGE Energy maintains unsecured five-year revolving credit facilities totaling $1.1 billion ($550 million for OGE Energy and $550 million for OG&E) and a $120 million three‑year floating rate unsecured facility (with…
• Weather Impact on DemandImportance 47 · Surprise 48
  OG&E reported lower system sales and residential MWh in Q1 2026 driven by milder weather, with total sales down to 8.0 million MWh from 8.2 million MWh year-over-year. The company attributed a $26.7 million negative…
• Moody's Rating OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60
  On April 20, 2026 Moody's revised its ratings outlook on OGE Energy and OG&E to stable from negative. Moody's stated the outlook stabilization reflects an expectation that the companies will maintain adequate financial…
• Security Ratings OutlookImportance 44 · Surprise 60
  On April 20, 2026, Moody's Investors Service revised its ratings outlook on both OGE Energy and OG&E to stable from negative.,Moody's stated the stabilized outlook reflects an expectation that OGE Energy and OG&E will maintain adequate financial metrics over the next few years consistent with current rating levels.,A stabilized outlook may reduce near-term downside risk to borrowing costs and covenant pressure relative to the prior negative outlook.
• Mercury & Air Toxics StandardsImportance 41 · Surprise 60
  The EPA released a final revised Mercury and Air Toxics Standards in April 2024 with an initial compliance date of July 2027; the EPA extended the compliance deadline to July 8, 2029 in April 2025. The EPA later…
• Effluent Limitations / Bottom Ash RuleImportance 39 · Surprise 50
  The EPA's 2015 and April 2024 effluent limitation guidelines for power plants address discharges including bottom ash transport water; a supplemental rule was issued in April 2024 and EPA revised the compliance…
• Revenue Performance TrendsImportance 37 · Surprise 32
  Operating revenues increased $4.9 million, or 0.7 percent, in Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025 to $752.6 million, driven by price variance, Guaranteed Flat Bill program effects, non-residential demand, and new customer growth.,System sales revenues declined from $678.3 million in Q1 2025 to $653.4 million in Q1 2026, a decrease of $24.9 million, reflecting lower MWh sales primarily due to milder weather.,Residential revenue fell to $260.4 million from $287.3 million year-over-year, while commercial increased modestly to $212.0 million from $208.8 million, indicating a mix shift toward non-residential customers.
• Operating Expense TrendsImportance 36 · Surprise 40
  Other operation and maintenance expense increased $15.0 million, or 12.3%, in Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher energy efficiency program activities and services (which OG&E notes are…
• Fuel and Purchased PowerImportance 34 · Surprise 30
  Fuel, purchased power and direct transmission expense increased $12.7 million in Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025, driven primarily by a $26.4 million increase in fuel expense related to the generating assets used during the…
• Fuel Clause Over RecoveriesImportance 32 · Surprise 24
  Fuel Clause Over Recoveries increased $28.2 million during the quarter, driven by higher recoveries from OG&E retail customers relative to the actual cost of fuel and purchased power. The build in over-recovery affects…
• Capital Expenditure PlansImportance 32 · Surprise 24
  OGE Energy reaffirmed that its 2026–2030 capital expenditure estimates remain consistent with disclosures in the 2025 Form 10-K and are primarily customer-focused. Planned investments are targeted to maintain and…
• Fuel and Purchased Power CostsImportance 31 · Surprise 32
  OG&E reported that fuel, purchased power and direct transmission expense increased $12.7 million (3.9%) in Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025, driven mainly by a $26.4 million increase in fuel expense partially offset by a $22.5…
• Regional Haze EvaluationImportance 31 · Surprise 32
  The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality notified OG&E in July 2020 that Horseshoe Lake generating units would be included in Oklahoma's second Regional Haze implementation period evaluation for visibility…
• Strategic Growth and EPS TargetsImportance 31 · Surprise 42
  OGE Energy's stated strategy targets consistent consolidated EPS growth of 5-7% through 2030 and aims to be in the top half of that range in 2027 and 2028. Management cites expected strong load growth enabled by low…
• Income Tax Expense ChangeImportance 22 · Surprise 22
  Income tax expense decreased $2.6 million, or 18.1 percent, in Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025 to $11.8 million, primarily due to lower pretax income.,The tax expense decline contributed to lower net income for the quarter, consistent with the overall reduction in pretax earnings at OG&E.,Management did not report changes in statutory tax rates; the reduction is attributed to changes in pre-tax profitability.