NYSE:EVRG Evergy (EVRG) Stock Forecast, Price & News $53.61 -0.25 (-0.46%) (As of 09/22/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$53.24▼$53.9150-Day Range$52.71▼$61.5652-Week Range$52.28▼$65.51Volume1.16 million shsAverage Volume1.35 million shsMarket Capitalization$12.31 billionP/E Ratio16.29Dividend Yield4.57%Price Target$61.83 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Evergy MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingReduce1.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside15.3% Upside$61.83 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.25Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.40Based on 14 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth8.66%From $3.58 to $3.89 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.04 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector158th out of 229 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry16th out of 19 stocks 1.8 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingEvergy has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.67, and is based on no buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $61.83, Evergy has a forecasted upside of 15.3% from its current price of $53.61.Amount of Analyst CoverageEvergy has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for EVRG. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipEvergy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.51%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthEvergy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Evergy is 74.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Evergy will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.98% next year. This indicates that Evergy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreEvergy has received a 5.61% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Electricity produced with crude oil", "Electricity produced with nuclear fuels", "Electricity produced with coal", "Local electricty grid operation services for electricty produced by renewable energy sources", "Main electricity grid operation services for electricity produced by renewable energy sources", and "Main electricity grid operation services for electricity produced by waste" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Evergy is -3.25. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEvergy has a news sentiment score of 0.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Evergy this week, compared to 24 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for EVRG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Evergy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Evergy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.47% of the stock of Evergy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.82% of the stock of Evergy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Evergy are expected to grow by 8.66% in the coming year, from $3.58 to $3.89 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Evergy is 16.29, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.54.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Evergy is 16.29, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 12.90.Price to Earnings Growth RatioEvergy has a PEG Ratio of 2.92. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEvergy has a P/B Ratio of 1.30. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Evergy (NYSE:EVRG) StockEvergy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in Kansas and Missouri, the United States. The company generates electricity through coal, hydroelectric, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, other renewable sources. It serves residences, commercial firms, industrials, municipalities, and other electric utilities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.Read More EVRG Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart EVRG Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 22, 2023 | msn.comKansans struggling with higher living costs shouldn't be burdened by an Evergy rate hikeSeptember 22, 2023 | msn.comWhen will new Evergy rates start, how to save, and other reader questions, answeredSeptember 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear MissilesCBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!September 21, 2023 | msn.comEvergy opens new Atchison service center to mainstream responsesSeptember 20, 2023 | news.yahoo.comEvergy is seeking a rate hike. Topeka's city government will voice its concern to the KCCSeptember 20, 2023 | benzinga.comElevating Investor Returns: Evergy Delivers Strong Performance and Growing ProfitsSeptember 20, 2023 | technews.tmcnet.comYotta Energy Secures $8M Funding Led by Evergy Ventures to Expand Solar+Storage Solutions for Commercial BuildingsSeptember 18, 2023 | msn.comIn ‘eleventh hour’ move, Evergy asks regulators for changes in new time of use ratesSeptember 22, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear MissilesCBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!September 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Evergy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:EVRG) ROE Of 8.1% Impressive?September 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEvergy, Inc. (NYSE:EVRG) Receives Average Rating of "Reduce" from BrokeragesSeptember 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSeaport Res Ptn Weighs in on Evergy, Inc.'s FY2024 Earnings (NYSE:EVRG)September 14, 2023 | msn.comCustomer feedback leads to Evergy Time-Based Rate ChangesSeptember 14, 2023 | msn.comEvergy’s latest rate change plans confuses customersSeptember 13, 2023 | news.yahoo.comEvergy asks Missouri to approve changes to time-based rate plansSeptember 13, 2023 | msn.comDeadline approaching for new Evergy time-of-use plans; what to knowSeptember 12, 2023 | msn.comEvergy asks to make updates to time-based rate plans in MissouriSeptember 12, 2023 | msn.comWolfe Research Downgrades Evergy (EVRG)September 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEvergy (NYSE:EVRG) Downgraded by Wolfe Research to Peer PerformSeptember 11, 2023 | msn.comWichita schools warn Evergy rate increase will hurt teacher recruitment, other initiativesSeptember 11, 2023 | msn.comEvergy cut at Wolfe on reduced confidence in Kansas regulatory environmentSeptember 11, 2023 | bizjournals.comWhat USD 259, business intervenors had to say in ongoing Evergy rate caseSeptember 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWolfe Research Keeps Their Hold Rating on Evergy (EVRG)September 9, 2023 | news.yahoo.comHow to save under Evergy’s time-based rate plans, and other reader questions, answeredSeptember 9, 2023 | news.yahoo.comRetired Topeka politician could join KCC as regulators weigh Evergy rate hike proposalSeptember 8, 2023 | msn.comEvergy says Towne West owners delinquent on bill again, will disconnect FridaySeptember 8, 2023 | msn.com‘Power is off’: Evergy cuts electic service to Towne West mall after past due billSee More Headlines Receive EVRG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Evergy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address EVRG Company Calendar Last Earnings8/04/2023Ex-Dividend for 9/20 Dividend8/18/2023Dividend Payable9/20/2023Today9/22/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/03/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryN/A SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNYSE:EVRG CUSIPN/A CIK54507 Webwww.evergyinc.com Phone(816) 556-2200Fax785-575-1796Employees4,512Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$61.83 High Stock Price Forecast$68.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$56.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+15.4%Consensus RatingReduce Rating Score (0-4)1.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.29 Trailing P/E Ratio16.29 Forward P/E Ratio14.97 P/E Growth2.92Net Income$752.70 million Net Margins12.97% Pretax Margin13.69% Return on Equity8.94% Return on Assets2.87% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.06 Current Ratio0.46 Quick Ratio0.28 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.86 billion Price / Sales2.10 Cash Flow$8.11 per share Price / Cash Flow6.61 Book Value$41.36 per share Price / Book1.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares229,700,000Free Float228,622,000Market Cap$12.31 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.51 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for October 2023. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David A. Campbell (Age 55)Pres, CEO & Director Comp: $2.57MMr. Kirkland B. Andrews (Age 55)Exec. VP & CFO Comp: $1.68MMr. Kevin E. Bryant (Age 47)Exec. VP & COO Comp: $1.31MMs. Heather A. Humphrey (Age 52)Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. Comp: $1MMr. Charles A. Caisley (Age 50)Sr. VP of Public Affairs & Chief Customer Officer Comp: $969.1kMr. Steven P. Busser (Age 54)VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Charles L. King (Age 58)Sr. VP & CTO Mr. Peter Francis FlynnDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Lesley Lissette Elwell (Age 52)Sr. VP, Chief HR Officer & Chief Diversity Officer Mr. Cleveland O. Reasoner IIIVP & Chief Nuclear OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAPANASDAQ:APAChesapeake EnergyNASDAQ:CHKMagellan Midstream PartnersNYSE:MMPHF SinclairNYSE:DINOPlains All American PipelineNYSE:PAAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCBought 210,688 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.195%Alberta Investment Management CorpSold 11,326 shares on 8/24/2023Ownership: 0.013%Comerica BankBought 187,321 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.082%BOKF NABought 748 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.014%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 248 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.009%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EVRG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Evergy stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Evergy in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "reduce" EVRG shares. View EVRG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Evergy's stock price forecast for 2023? 6 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Evergy's shares. Their EVRG share price forecasts range from $56.00 to $68.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $61.83 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for EVRG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have EVRG shares performed in 2023? Evergy's stock was trading at $62.93 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, EVRG stock has decreased by 14.8% and is now trading at $53.61. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Evergy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, November 3rd 2023. View our EVRG earnings forecast. How were Evergy's earnings last quarter? Evergy, Inc. (NYSE:EVRG) released its earnings results on Friday, August, 4th. The company reported $0.81 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.77 by $0.04. The business earned $1.35 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.45 billion. Evergy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.94% and a net margin of 12.97%. The firm's revenue was down 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.86 EPS. How often does Evergy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Evergy? Evergy announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Investors of record on Monday, August 21st will be given a dividend of $0.6125 per share on Wednesday, September 20th. This represents a $2.45 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.57%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 18th. Read our dividend analysis for EVRG. What ETFs hold Evergy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Evergy (NYSE:EVRG) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), Natixis Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap ETF (VNMC), Federated Hermes U.S. Strategic Dividend ETF (FDV), Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (SPHD) and VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN). Is Evergy a good dividend stock? Evergy (NYSE:EVRG) pays an annual dividend of $2.45 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.51%. EVRG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 74.47%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EVRG will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.98% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for EVRG. What guidance has Evergy issued on next quarter's earnings? Evergy issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Friday, August, 4th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.55-$3.75 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $3.63. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What other stocks do shareholders of Evergy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Evergy investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Procter & Gamble (PG), AT&T (T), RTX (RTX), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), CVS Health (CVS), Pfizer (PFE). What is Evergy's stock symbol? Evergy trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EVRG." Who are Evergy's major shareholders? Evergy's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.67%), State Street Corp (6.06%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.28%), Franklin Resources Inc. (2.22%), Capital International Investors (1.89%) and Magellan Asset Management Ltd (1.49%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthony D Somma, C John Wilder, Charles A Caisley, Charles L King, David A Campbell, Kevin E Bryant, Kirkland B Andrews, Lesley Lissette Elwell, Mary L Landrieu, Sandra Aj Lawrence and Thomas D Hyde. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Evergy? Shares of EVRG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Evergy's stock price today? One share of EVRG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $53.61. How much money does Evergy make? Evergy (NYSE:EVRG) has a market capitalization of $12.31 billion and generates $5.86 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $752.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.29 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Evergy have? The company employs 4,512 workers across the globe. How can I contact Evergy? Evergy's mailing address is 1200 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY MO, 64105. The official website for the company is www.evergyinc.com. The company can be reached via phone at (816) 556-2200, via email at ir@evergy.com, or via fax at 785-575-1796. This page (NYSE:EVRG) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Evergy, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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