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Evergy Outlines 2026 Guidance and Long-Term Growth Plan

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  • Evergy’s 2025 GAAP EPS slipped year over year, while adjusted earnings rose slightly as regulated investment recovery and demand growth offset higher costs and milder weather.
  • The utility set 2026 EPS guidance, a $21.6 billion capital plan and long-term growth targets, backed by new large-customer agreements and recently approved premium tariffs in Kansas and Missouri.
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Evergy Outlines 2026 Guidance and Long-Term Growth Plan

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Evergy ( (EVRG) ) just unveiled an announcement.

On February 19, 2026, Evergy reported full-year 2025 GAAP earnings of $855.6 million, or $3.66 per share, down from $3.79 in 2024, while adjusted EPS edged up to $3.83 from $3.81 as regulated investment recovery and weather-normalized demand growth offset higher depreciation, operations, maintenance and interest costs amid milder weather. The utility declared a quarterly dividend of $0.695 per share, highlighted approval of new large load power service tariffs in Kansas and Missouri, announced electric service agreements for four major customer projects, and unveiled a $21.6 billion 2026-2030 capital plan alongside 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.14-$4.34 and a 6%-8%+ long-term earnings growth target through 2030, underscoring expectations for stronger growth, increased large-customer load and potential affordability benefits for existing customers.

The most recent analyst rating on (EVRG) stock is a Hold with a $88.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Evergy stock, see the EVRG Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on EVRG Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, EVRG is a Neutral.

The score is primarily driven by mixed financial performance—strong operating margins but pressured by high leverage and weak free cash flow. Valuation is supported by a solid dividend yield, while technical signals are neutral-to-soft. The latest earnings call was constructive overall (stable EPS and dividend increase) despite weather-related headwinds and cost/dilution pressures.

To see Spark’s full report on EVRG stock, click here.

More about Evergy

Evergy, Inc., based in Kansas City, Mo., is a regulated electric utility serving customers in Kansas and Missouri. The company focuses on providing reliable, affordable power while investing in its transmission and distribution network and pursuing economic development opportunities tied to large power users in its service territory.

Average Trading Volume: 2,015,609

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $18.76B

Find detailed analytics on EVRG stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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