Evergy Inc.

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Evergy Inc.

Evergy Inc. is a regulated electric utility company serving eastern Kansas and western Missouri through major subsidiaries including Evergy Metro, Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Missouri West, and Evergy Transmission. The company generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility customers across its service territories. Evergy produces electricity from diverse sources including coal, natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable energy resources such as wind and solar, positioning itself as one of the largest wind energy suppliers in the United States. With a combined rate base exceeding $20 billion—split between Kansas, Missouri, and interstate transmission operations—Evergy operates as a holding company focused on the regulation of electric utilities and development of electric transmission infrastructure. The company maintains a commitment to dividend distributions and participates in exploring advanced energy solutions to meet evolving power demand across its regions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.27%

Annual Dividend

$2.73

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

73.70%

FCF Payout Ratio

-81.56%

Stock Price

$79.93

52-Week Range

$61.94 – $85.23

Dividend Health Score

Caution

Dividend Health Assessment

EVRG's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 73.7% earnings payout ratio & 30.5% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -81.6% fcf payout ratio & 2.4x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

73.7%Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

-81.6%Danger

CFO Payout Ratio

30.5%Safe

Interest Coverage

2.4xWarning

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

44.7%Caution

Current Ratio

0.5xDanger

Debt-to-Equity

149.9Safe

Profitability

Safe

Return on Equity

8.6%Caution

Operating Margin

17.7%Safe

Gross Margin

47.4%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

-5.4%Danger

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

EVRG annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

EVRG earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 10, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 20, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

5.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-5.42%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

6.48%

3-Year Total Growth

15.77%

5-Year Total Growth

-24.33%

10-Year Total Growth

87.33%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$7,993.00

Annual Income

$272.50

Quarterly Income

$68.13

Monthly Income

$22.71

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is EVRG's current dividend yield?

Evergy Inc. (EVRG) currently has a dividend yield of 3.27%, based on a stock price of $79.93 and an annual dividend of $2.73.

When is EVRG's next dividend payment date?

EVRG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-10 and the next payment date is 2026-03-20. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does EVRG pay in dividends per year?

Evergy Inc. paid $2.70 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has EVRG been increasing its dividend?

Evergy Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -5.42% and a 10-year CAGR of 6.48%.

Is EVRG's dividend safe?

Evergy Inc. has a payout ratio of 73.70%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.

How is EVRG's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates Evergy Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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