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Why Is OGE Energy (OGE) Down 2.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for OGE Energy (OGE - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 2.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is OGE Energy due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.

OGE Energy’s Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y

The company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of 56 cents per share, up 5.7% from 53 cents in the year-ago period. The bottom line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents by 1.8%.

OGE Energy’s Revenues

OGE’s operating revenues of $711.9 million decreased 4% from $741.6 million recorded in the prior-year quarter. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $781 million by 8.8%.

OGE’s Operational Highlights

Total sales in the reported quarter were 8.8 million megawatt-hours (MWh), up from 8.1 million MWh in the prior-year quarter. The company’s customer count rose 0.9% to 917,157.

In the second quarter of 2026, the cost of fuel, purchased power and direct transmission decreased 16.6% to $217.7 million from $261.1 million in the prior year.

Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2026 rose 3% to $302.6 million, primarily driven by higher other operation and maintenance expenses.

Operating income totaled $191.6 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 2.7% from the year-ago level of $186.6 million.

Financial Highlights of OGE

As of June 30, 2026, OGE Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $0.9 million compared with $0.2 million reported at the end of 2025.

Long-term debt stood at $5.60 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $5.37 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.

During the first six months of 2026, OGE generated cash from operating activities worth $511.4 million compared with the year-ago figure of $354.5 million.

OGE’s 2026 Guidance

The company still expects to generate earnings in the range of $2.38-$2.48 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $2.42, which is just below the midpoint of the company’s guided range.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

In the past month, investors have witnessed a flat trend in estimates revision.

VGM Scores

Currently, OGE Energy has a average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a B. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for value investors.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

OGE Energy has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

OGE Energy belongs to the Zacks Utility - Electric Power industry. Another stock from the same industry, PG&E (PCG - Free Report) , has gained 1% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.

PG&E reported revenues of $5.9 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +0.1%. EPS of $0.40 for the same period compares with $0.31 a year ago.

PG&E is expected to post earnings of $0.46 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -8%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.

PG&E has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.

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