OGE Energy Corp. Reports Gain In Q3 Profit

OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) reported earnings for its third quarter that increased from the same period last year.

The company's earnings came in at $250.9 million, or $1.25 per share. This compares with $205.1 million, or $1.02 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.11 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter rose 8.1% to $755.4 million from $698.8 million last year.

OGE Energy Corp. earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q3): $250.9 Mln. vs. $205.1 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $1.25 vs. $1.02 last year.
-Analysts Estimate: $1.11
-Revenue (Q3): $755.4 Mln vs. $698.8 Mln last year.

-Guidance:
Full year EPS guidance: $2.24 - $2.30

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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