Evergy Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
EVRG's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 72.5% 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
Strengths
- Profit Margin Stability: Very StableProfit margins have stayed stable through cycles.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.4xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -5.4%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 81.6%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
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SafeAbout 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
3.36%
Annual Dividend
$2.75
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
72.47%
FCF Payout Ratio
81.56%
Stock Price
$81.78
52-Week Range
$63.29 – $85.27
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
May 22, 2026
Last 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%
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