Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Stock Price & Analysis
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) closed at USD 84.95 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.16% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 83.15; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 83.54–85.26 on volume of 2,516,287 shares. Market capitalization is $19.59B, with a 52-week range of USD 71.41–88.62 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (EVRG)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $6.09B, net income $926M (15.2% margin), free cash flow -$1.41B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 21.2x (avg 17.5x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 12.0x, net debt $13.8B.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 89.77 (range 80–97).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +12.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +60.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 2.3, revenue estimate $1.97B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (EVRG)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.59B | $5.86B | $5.51B | $5.85B | $5.96B | $6.09B |
| Operating income | $1.35B | $1.27B | $1.28B | $1.47B | $1.53B | $1.60B |
| Net income | $880M | $753M | $731M | $874M | $856M | $926M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.83 | $3.27 | $3.17 | $3.79 | $3.66 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$621M | -$365M | -$354M | -$353M | -$752M | -$1.41B |
| Operating margin | 24.3% | 21.6% | 23.3% | 25.1% | 25.7% | 26.2% |
| Net margin | 15.7% | 12.8% | 13.3% | 14.9% | 14.4% | 15.2% |
| Revenue growth | +13.7% | +4.9% | -6.0% | +6.2% | +2.0% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $26.2M | $25.2M | $27.7M | $22.0M | $19.8M | — |
| Total debt | $9.69B | $10.3B | $11.9B | $12.5B | $13.4B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (EVRG)
P/E 21.2x · P/S 3.2x · EV/EBITDA 12.0x · EV/Sales 5.5x · P/B 1.9x · FCF yield -7.18% · Earnings yield 4.73% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.18% · Net debt $13.8B · EV $33.4B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 19.8x, Dec 2024 16.2x, Dec 2023 16.5x.
Analysts (EVRG)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.20 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 89.77 (low 80, high 97).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | TD Cowen | Initiated | Buy | $95 |
| 2026-10-22 | HSBC | Initiated | Buy | $92 |
| 2026-10-19 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $92 → $86 |
| 2026-10-13 | BMO Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $89 → $85 |
| 2026-07-24 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $95 → $97 |
| 2026-07-22 | BMO Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $88 → $92 |
| 2026-06-30 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $89 → $94 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (EVRG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +12.9% | +60.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +12.9% | +9.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Max drawdown | -11.1% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -29.4% (Aug 2022→Oct 2023) |
EVRG analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $2.30 | $2.17 | +6.3% | $1.97B | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.44 | $0.57 | -22.9% | $1.38B | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.27 | $4.26 | +0.3% | $6.30B | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.56 | $4.56 | +0.1% | $6.68B | 14 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 84.95 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.16% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 83.15 |
| Open | USD 83.77 |
| Day Range | USD 83.54 – 85.26 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 71.41 – 88.62 |
| Volume | 2,516,287 shares |
| Market Cap | $19.59B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (EVRG)
Nexqual's technical model rates EVRG "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 66.77 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 81.11) |
| MACD | 0.83 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (EVRG)
Wall Street analysts rate EVRG "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 89.77 (range USD 80–97), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 89.77 |
| High Target | USD 97 |
| Low Target | USD 80 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 10 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (EVRG)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.3 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.97B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.88 vs est 0.8 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.69 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.42 vs est 0.55 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.03 vs est 2.06 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (EVRG)
| Total Revenue | $6.09B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.40% |
| Gross Margin | +52.70% |
| Operating Margin | +25.24% |
| Profit Margin | +15.19% |
| ROE | +9.25% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.61 |
| Current Ratio | 0.36 |
| Total Cash | $21.80M |
| Total Debt | $16.50B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$1.41B (-23.1% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (EVRG)
Nexqual rates Evergy, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +2.0% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 53%, operating 25% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $22M cash and investments vs $13.8B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$1.41B (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 2.9% |
Ownership (EVRG)
| Insider Ownership | +0.19% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +97.08% |
| Shares Outstanding | 230.57M |
| Float | 229.21M |
| Short % of Float | +9.43% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (EVRG)
Evergy, Inc. is led by David A. Campbell, CEO, President & Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO, President & Chairman of the Board | David A. Campbell |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | W. Bryan Buckler |
| Executive Vice President of Utility Operations & Chief Customer Officer | Charles A. Caisley |
| Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer | Charles L. King |
| Director of Investor Relations | Peter Francis Flynn |
Major Backers & Investors (EVRG)
Notable institutional backers of Evergy, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Invesco, Franklin Resources, Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 3.73% |
| Invesco | 3.21% |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. | 2.82% |
| Franklin Custodian Funds-FRANKLIN UTILITIES FUND | 1.81% |
| SELECT SECTOR SPDR TRUST-State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1.78% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.73% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 12.2% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.33% |
| State Street | 7.35% |
| Geode Capital | 2.9% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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