This morning, OGE Energy Corp (NYSE: OGE) announced a dividend of $0.425 per share set to go ex-dividend on January 5, 2026, with payment scheduled for January 30, 2026. As a notable detail, the stock has shown a historical pattern of capital gains associated with its dividend runs, achieving an overall capital gain of $2.16 across the last four dividend payments, which is greater than the total dividends paid during that period of $1.688.
On October 3, 2025, shares closed at $45.92 prior to the upcoming ex-dividend date, reflecting a gain of $1.79 over a two-week period leading up to the previous dividend. This trend raises the question of whether the stock will replicate its history of price increases in anticipation of the dividend payout effective January 2026.
For context, OGE has an implied annualized yield of 4.00%, making it an attractive option for dividend investors, particularly those looking to capitalize on the strategy of “Dividend Runs.”
