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Group 1 - Evergy Inc (EVRG) has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook, while OGE Energy (OGE) has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [3] - Value investors utilize various metrics to identify undervalued companies, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, earnings yield, and cash flow per share [4] - EVRG has a forward P/E ratio of 16.32 and a PEG ratio of 2.86, while OGE has a forward P/E of 19.23 and a PEG ratio of 3.04 [5] Group 2 - EVRG's P/B ratio is 1.52, compared to OGE's P/B ratio of 1.91, indicating a better valuation relative to book value [6] - Based on the analysis, EVRG earns a Value grade of B, while OGE receives a Value grade of C, suggesting that EVRG is the more attractive option for value investors [6]

Core Viewpoint - OGE Energy Corp. reported strong first-quarter 2025 results, with significant increases in earnings and revenues compared to the previous year, indicating robust operational performance and growth potential [1][4]. Financial Performance - First-quarter 2025 earnings per share were 31 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 22 cents by 40.9% and improving 244.4% from 9 cents in the prior-year quarter [1]. - Operating revenues reached $747.7 million, a 25.3% increase from $596.8 million in the prior-year quarter, and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $693 million by 8% [1]. - Net income for the first quarter was $62.7 million, up 237.1% from $18.6 million in the prior-year quarter [4]. Operational Highlights - Total sales in the reported quarter were 8.2 million megawatt-hours (MWh), an increase from 7.4 MWh in the prior-year quarter [2]. - The customer count rose by 1% to 908,851 [2]. - The cost of fuel, purchased power, and direct transmission increased by 39.6% to $324 million from $232.2 million in the prior-year quarter [2]. Expense Management - Total operating expenses for the first quarter slipped 0.1% to $290.4 million, mainly due to lower operation and maintenance expenses [3]. - Operating income totaled $133.3 million, an increase of 80.1% from $74 million in the year-ago quarter [3]. - Interest expenses rose to $67.3 million, up 11.8% from $60.2 million recorded a year ago [3]. Segment Performance - The OG&E segment's net income was $71 million, up 181.7% from $25.2 million in the prior-year period, driven by higher operating revenues and lower expenses [4]. - The Other Operations unit reported a net loss of $8.3 million, wider than the previous year's loss of $6.6 million, attributed to higher interest expenses [5]. Financial Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $26.9 million, compared to $0.6 million as of December 31, 2024 [6]. - Long-term debt increased to $5.12 billion from $5.02 billion as of December 31, 2024 [6]. - Cash generated from operating activities was $15.9 million, down from $83 million in the prior-year period [6]. Guidance - OGE Energy reiterated its 2025 earnings per share guidance, expecting a range of $2.21 to $2.33, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at $2.27 [7].

OGE Energy (OGE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.22 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 40.91%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this energy services company would post earnings of $0.48 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.51, delivering a surprise of 6.25%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated earnings for Q1 2025 were reported at $0.31 per diluted share, an increase from $0.09 per share in Q1 2024 [14] - The electric company achieved net income of $71 million or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to $25 million or $0.12 per share in the same period of 2024 [14] - The holding company reported a loss of $8 million or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $7 million or $0.03 per share in Q1 2024 [14] - The company affirmed its 2025 earnings per share guidance of $2.27 within a range of $2.21 to $2.33 per share [14][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer growth was at 1% year-over-year, with demand growing by 8%, primarily driven by residential and commercial sectors [6][15] - Residential load growth was reported at 3%, while commercial load growth was at 28% [15] - Industrial and oilfield classes experienced some softness due to planned and unplanned outages [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that its rates are among the lowest in the nation, with the lowest rates in both Oklahoma and Arkansas [8] - The company is experiencing strong demand growth in Oklahoma and Arkansas, supported by economic development efforts [6][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electric service while investing in grid reliability and resilience [5][10] - Future investments will include regulatory filings for rate reviews and generation capacity to meet planning margin requirements [10][19] - The company is pursuing a diversified supply base to limit exposure to tariff impacts and ensure project continuity [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong financial position and operational excellence, despite macroeconomic uncertainties [12][21] - The company is optimistic about future load growth driven by economic development and customer expansion [6][17] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining low rates for customers to support economic development [8][21] Other Important Information - The company has secured key components like transformers and wire through 2026, ensuring minimal disruptions to planned projects [11] - The company is actively pursuing legislative and regulatory improvements to enhance credit and support future investments [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are there any disruptive or inflationary impacts on the current CapEx plan? - Management feels confident about the current CapEx plan and expects little to no disruption in the coming years [27] Question: What is the outlook for industrial load growth? - Management indicated that the lower growth in the industrial segment is due to transitory events like outages and maintenance, with no external impacts expected [29] Question: Are there any discussions around regulatory improvements in Oklahoma? - Management confirmed ongoing discussions about pursuing formula rate improvements, but noted that significant changes are not expected this year [32] Question: How would the generation rider impact financing plans? - The generation rider would provide cash flow during construction phases, enhancing financing capabilities for incremental CapEx [40][42] Question: Is there any impact from the Supreme Court decision on serving large load customers? - Management confirmed that the Supreme Court ruling does not affect the ability to serve large load customers [46] Question: How is the demand narrative for data centers evolving? - Management reported ongoing discussions with several data center companies, indicating strong demand remains [52] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding Moody's credit rating? - Management emphasized that while they are targeting a 17% FFO to debt ratio, they believe ongoing improvements and regulatory actions could positively influence their credit rating [56]

OGE Energy (OGE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Jason Bailey - Director of Investor RelationsSean Trauschke - Chairman, President & CEOCharles Walworth - CFO & TreasurerConstantine Lednev - Vice President - Equity ResearchNicholas Campanella - DirectorDurgesh Chopra - Managing DirectorStephen D'Ambrisi - Managing DirectorAnthony Crowdell - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin-Smith - II-Ranked & 'Hall of Fame' Research Analyst covering Power, ...

April 30, 2025 Safe Harbor Some of the matters in this presentation may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements are intended to be identified in this document by the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "objective," "plan," "possible," "potential," "project," "target" and similar expressions. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed in forward looking statements. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE), the parent company of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company ("OG&E"), today reported earnings of $0.31 per diluted share during the three months that ended March 31, 2025, compared to $0.09 per diluted share in the same period 2024. OG&E, a regulated electric company, contributed earnings of $0.35 per diluted share in the first quarter, compared to earnings of $0.12 per diluted share in the first quarter 2024. Other operations, which in ...

Exhibit 99.01 2025 Outlook OGE Energy's 2025 consolidated earnings guidance remains unchanged and is projected to be $2.27 per average diluted share, within a range of $2.21 to $ 2.33 per average diluted share. The guidance assumes, among other things, approximately 202.1 million average diluted shares outstanding and normal weather for the remainder of the year. OG&E has significant seasonality in its earnings due to weather on a year over year basis. See OGE Energy's 2024 Form 10-K for other key factors a ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _____to_____ Commission File Number Exact name of registrants as specified in their charters, address of principal executive offices and registrants' telephone number I. ...