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Evergy Inc. (EVRG) Stock

Evergy Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Evergy Inc. (EVRG), a prominent company in the energy & transportation sector within the electric & other services combined industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NASDAQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $68.28. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $52.01 and $70.34. This places the current price at 97.1% of its 52-week high and 31.3% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 14,558. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US30034W1062.

Market Cap

$15.72B

52-Week High

$70.34

-2.93% from high

52-Week Low

$52.01

+31.28% from low

Avg Daily Volume

14,558

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

17.98

Near market average

Forward P/E

16.81

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

2.80

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

1.58

EV/EBITDA

11.23

EPS (TTM)

$3.80

Price to Sales

2.67

Beta

0.47

Less volatile than market

How is EVRG valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Evergy Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 17.98, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 16.81 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 2.80 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is EVRG's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.47, Evergy Inc. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 1.58 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

14.90%

Operating Margin

21.00%

Return on Equity

9.05%

Return on Assets

2.91%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

3.30%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

1.90%

How profitable and efficient is EVRG's business model?
Evergy Inc. achieves a profit margin of 14.90%, meaning it retains $14.90 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 21.00% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 9.05% and ROA at 2.91%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are EVRG's recent growth trends?
Evergy Inc.'s revenue grew by 3.30% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings increased by 1.90% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$2.62

Dividend Yield

3.91%

Ex-Dividend Date

5/23/2025

Dividend Date

6/20/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from EVRG?
Evergy Inc. offers a dividend yield of 3.91%, paying $2.62 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 5/23/2025.
How reliable is EVRG's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Evergy Inc. pays $2.62 per share in dividends against earnings of $3.80 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 68.95%. This high payout ratio of 60-90% leaves limited earnings for reinvestment. While currently sustainable, there's less buffer for dividend growth or protection during earnings downturns. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/20/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

230.09M

Book Value/Share

$43.16

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is EVRG's market capitalization and position?
Evergy Inc. has a market capitalization of $15.72B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 230.09M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does EVRG's price compare to its book value?
Evergy Inc.'s book value per share is $43.16, while the current stock price is $68.28, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.58. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$73.05

6.99% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

3

Buy

8

Hold

4

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for EVRG?
15 analysts cover EVRG with 73% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The strong bullish consensus may already be priced in. The consensus target of $73.05 implies 7.0% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on EVRG?
Current analyst recommendations:3 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 4 Hold, 00The bullish tilt suggests optimism about future prospects, though investors should conduct independent research.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 04:34 AM

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