Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.69
OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.6%
Payout Ratio
72.6%
Watch
Dividend Streak
19 years
OGE Dividend Income Check
Safety
72.6% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
19 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.3% and trend is rising.
OGE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.6%
Trailing DPS$1.69
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout72.6%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout28.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak19 years
3Y CAGR0.9%
5Y CAGR1.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.6%
1Y Total Return8.4%
5Y Total Return64.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,39910Y ago$20,82920Y ago$45,226
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
OGE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
OGE Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
OGE Energy Corp. distributes 72.6% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
OGE has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.9% and 5-year CAGR of 1.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OGE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.6% dividend yield, 3.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 64.0%, with dividends contributing 24.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,829 today.
OGE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.33
Avg/Payment$0.4166
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026Latest | $0.4250 | — | 3.49% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $0.4250 | — | 4.01% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | $0.4250 | ↑ +0.9% | 3.66% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | $0.4213 | — | 3.83% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | $0.4213 | — | 3.98% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | $0.4213 | — | 4.17% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | $0.4213 | ↑ +0.7% | 4.21% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | $0.4182 | — | 4.76% | Jul 26, 2024 |
OGE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.6%
#3 of 9
Safety
Watch
72.6% payout
Streak
19Y
1.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.6%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd OGEOGE Energy Corp. | $9.8B | 3.6% | 72.6% | 19 | Watch |
 EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $19.1B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 6 | Watch |
2nd  NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.5B | 3.6% | 89.1% | 20 | At Risk |
1st  AVAAvista Corporation | $3.4B | 4.8% | 82.4% | 22 | Watch |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
 IDAIDACORP, Inc. | $7.9B | 2.4% | 58.3% | 15 | Sustainable |
 AEPAmerican Electric Po… | $71.7B | 2.9% | 56.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
 XELXcel Energy Inc. | $50.2B | 2.7% | 63.5% | 17 | Watch |
 WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $36.7B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
OGE Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.85 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $1.69 | 0.8% | 4 | $2.32 | 72.8% | 1.37x | 5.3% |
| 2024 | $1.68 | 0.9% | 4 | $2.19 | 76.5% | 1.31x | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $1.66 | 1.0% | 4 | $2.07 | 80.2% | 1.25x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $1.64 | 1.6% | 4 | $3.32 | 49.5% | 2.02x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $1.62 | 3.4% | 4 | $3.68 | 44.0% | 2.28x | 5.1% |
| 2020 | $1.57 | 5.6% | 4 | $-0.87 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $1.48 | 8.8% | 4 | $2.16 | 68.6% | 1.46x | 4.6% |
| 2018 | $1.36 | 9.9% | 4 | $2.12 | 64.3% | 1.56x | 4.3% |
| 2017 | $1.24 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.10 | 40.0% | 2.50x | 3.9% |
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Start ComparisonOGE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OGE stock.
How much dividend does OGE pay per share?
OGE Energy Corp. (OGE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.69 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is OGE's next ex-dividend date?
OGE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OGE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is OGE's dividend safe?
OGE's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +72.6% and FCF payout ratio of +28.0%. With 19 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is OGE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, OGE Energy Corp. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 19 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.5%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does OGE pay dividends?
OGE Energy Corp. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.69 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OGE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OGE five years ago would be worth approximately $16,399 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OGE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OGE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.