NASDAQ: EVRG
Evergy, Inc.
Utilities · Regulated Electric
Market Cap
$19.02B
52w High
$85.27
52w Low
$67.30
P/E
22.03
Volume
2.85M
Outstanding Shares
230.51M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock rose 23.52% over the last year. Revenue grew 2.38% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 25% to 25.42%. Free cash flow declined 463.6% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 25.42%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 2.38% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Evergy, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated electric utility, focusing on the production, conveyance, distribution, and direct sale of power throughout Kansas and Missouri in the United States.
Valuation
Stock splits
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
7
Buy
9
Hold
2
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Aug 6, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $0.87 · Revenue est $1.4B
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Dividends
$2.75/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 22yrAt RiskEVRG pays a dividend with a 3.34% dividend yield, 22 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.46% annually, covered -1.2× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
3.34%
Annual Div / Share
$2.75
5yr CAGR
+5.46%
Doubles every ~13.0yr
Payout Ratio
69.96%
At Risk
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.53%
5yr CAGR
+5.46%
10yr CAGR
+6.4%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$3/mo
In 5 yrs
$4/mo
In 10 yrs
$5/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$33/yr $3/mo | $44/yr+30% $4/mo | $57/yr+70% $5/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 3.34% → 5.68% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
EVRG has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.46% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only -1.23× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.