OGE Energy (OGE) Sees FY09 EPS Above $2.30 - $2.60

January 19, 2010 7:53 AM EST

OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE: OGE) announced it expects 2009 earnings to exceed the previously announced guidance of $2.30 to $2.60 per diluted share. Consensus sees FY09 EPS of $2.49.

The primary drivers for the higher 2009 earnings expectations are:

  • Higher than previously forecasted results for the Enogex processing
    business

  • Colder than normal weather in December in the OG&E service area

  • Lower than previously forecasted operation and maintenance expenses at
    both businesses
The company continues to forecast an annual long-term earnings growth rate of 5 to 7% from 2009 through 2012. OGE Energy will announce and discuss in more detail 2009 results on February 18.


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