OGE Energy board declares quarterly dividend of $0.425, payable Jan. 30, 2026

Dividend facts: amount, timing and immediate details

OGE Energy Corp. said on Dec. 3, 2025 that its board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.425 per share, payable on Jan. 30, 2026. The company described the payment as a regular dividend from its continuing operations.

The announcement gives investors a known cash return for the coming quarter, but the press release did not include an ex-dividend date or record date. Those two dates determine who receives the dividend and are normally published by the company in a separate notice or an SEC filing.

Where this payout sits in OGE’s profile and dividend history

OGE Energy (NYSE: OGE) is the parent of Oklahoma Gas & Electric, a regulated electric utility that serves customers in Oklahoma and western Arkansas. The company operates in a highly regulated space that tends to produce steady, predictable revenue, since utilities recover many costs through rates set by state regulators.

For income investors, the important point is that OGE has a long record of paying quarterly dividends and is generally viewed as a steady, conservative payer in the utility sector. Regulators, capital spending plans and power procurement costs are the main factors that can make utility dividends grow slowly or stall.

Because the announced amount was for a single quarter, investors usually annualize it to compare across names: at $0.425 quarterly, the implied annual cash dividend is $1.70 per share.

What the $0.425 dividend means for income investors and valuation

Annualizing the payment to $1.70 makes it easy to see yield sensitivity to share price. Yield equals annual dividend divided by the stock price. That gives simple benchmarks: at a $40 share price, the yield would be about 4.3%; at $50 it would be 3.4%; at $60 it would be 2.8%. Investors should check the current market price to find OGE’s real-time yield.

Two main questions matter for sustainability: whether the company’s cash flow covers the payout and whether regulators allow sufficient rate recovery to fund capital spending. Regulated utilities typically have steadier free cash flow than unregulated businesses, but they also carry heavy capital spending needs for grid upgrades and generation. A steady payout amid rising capital needs can push a company to raise equity or debt, which can affect per-share metrics and credit ratings over time.

Watch the payout ratio trends in OGE’s next quarterly results and in its latest annual report. If the dividend consumes a growing share of earnings or free cash flow, that could pressure the company to slow increases. Conversely, if utility rate cases and regulatory decisions support higher allowed returns, the company may have room to lift the payout over time.

For income-focused portfolios, OGE’s dividend fits the classic utility role: a relatively reliable income stream with modest growth potential. Investors valuing total return should weigh the dividend yield against interest-rate movement, credit strength, and the company’s capital plan.

Trading implications and where to confirm ex-dividend and record dates

Because the press release omitted the ex-dividend and record dates, investors who need the dividend for tax or timing reasons should confirm those dates before trading. The ex-dividend date is the key: you must own the shares before that date to receive the payout.

Brokerage platforms update ex-dividend dates quickly once the company posts them. If you rely on dividend capture strategies or want to lock in income for a specific tax year, verify the dates directly with the company’s investor relations page, your broker, or the company’s SEC filings.

SEC filings, regulatory items and events to watch next

Investors looking for the official record should scan the company’s Form 8-K for the dividend declaration and the latest 10-Q or 10-K for payout ratios and cash flow details. Over the next 12 months, watch OGE’s quarterly earnings reports, any state regulator rate cases affecting Oklahoma or Arkansas, and updates to the company’s capital spending plans—each can change dividend risk and growth prospects.

For income investors, regular checks of earnings releases and regulatory filings are the best way to stay on top of dividend sustainability.

Sources

• prnewswire.com