Genie Energy (NYSE: GNE) declares $0.075 per share cash dividend for Q4 2025

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Genie Energy Ltd. declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock for the fourth quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on or about February 26, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 18, 2026. The company expects the distribution to be treated as an ordinary dividend for tax purposes.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT  

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2026

GENIE ENERGY LTD.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

1-35327

(Commission File Number)

	Delaware	45-2069276
	(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

520 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey	07102
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (973) 438-3500

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share	GNE	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 5, 2026, the Registrant posted the attached release (the “Release”) to the investor relations page of the Registrant’s website (www.genie.com) relating to the Registrant’s forthcoming dividend payable to holders of its Class A and Class B common stock. A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The Registrant is furnishing the information contained in this Report, including Exhibit 99.1, pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This information shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC or incorporated by reference into any other filing with the SEC.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

The information contained in Item 7.01 above is incorporated herein by reference into this Item 8.01.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Document
99.1		Press Release, dated February 5, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL document

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	GENIE ENERGY LTD.
	By:	/s/ Michael Stein
		Name: Michael Stein
		Title: Chief Executive Officer

February 5, 2026

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Document
99.1		Press Release, dated February 5, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL document

Exhibit 99.1

Genie Energy Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Common Stock Dividend of $0.075 Per Share

NEWARK NJ (February 5, 2026): The board of directors of Genie Energy Ltd (NYSE: GNE) has declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share of Class A and Class B common stock for the fourth quarter of 2025.

The dividend will be paid on or about February 26, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 18^th. The distribution will be treated as an ordinary dividend for tax purposes.

About Genie Energy Ltd.

Genie Energy Ltd., (NYSE: GNE) is a retail energy and renewable energy solutions provider. The Genie Retail Energy division supplies electricity, including electricity from renewable resources, and natural gas to residential and small business customers in the United States. The Genie Renewables division is a vertically-integrated provider of community and utility-scale solar energy solutions. For more information, visit Genie.com.

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate, "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K. We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:

Genie Energy Investor Relations

Bill Ulrey

wulrey@genie.com

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FAQ

What dividend did Genie Energy (GNE) declare for Q4 2025?

Genie Energy declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per share for Q4 2025. The dividend applies to both Class A and Class B common stock and is described as an ordinary dividend for tax purposes, according to the company’s announcement.

When will Genie Energy (GNE) pay its Q4 2025 dividend?

Genie Energy plans to pay its Q4 2025 dividend on or about February 26, 2026. Shareholders who are on record as owning Class A or Class B common stock by the specified record date will be eligible to receive this cash dividend payment.

What is the record date for Genie Energy’s Q4 2025 dividend?

The record date for Genie Energy’s Q4 2025 dividend is the close of business on February 18, 2026. Investors listed as stockholders of record in the company’s Class A or Class B common stock ledger on that date will qualify to receive the dividend.

Which Genie Energy shares are eligible for the $0.075 dividend?

The $0.075 cash dividend applies to both Class A and Class B common stock of Genie Energy. Holders of either share class who are stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 18, 2026 will be entitled to receive this fourth quarter 2025 dividend.

How will Genie Energy’s Q4 2025 dividend be treated for tax purposes?

Genie Energy states that the Q4 2025 dividend will be treated as an ordinary dividend for tax purposes. This means it is expected to be taxed as regular dividend income, based on each investor’s individual tax situation and applicable tax rules.

Where did Genie Energy disclose details of the Q4 2025 dividend?

Genie Energy disclosed the Q4 2025 dividend details in a press release posted on its investor relations website. The company also furnished the release as an exhibit, describing the $0.075 per share dividend, relevant record date, and anticipated payment date to shareholders.