Evergy Beats Q2 2026 Earnings and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance Alongside Long-Term Growth Targets
EVRG sits 18% above its 52-week low of $70.42.
Summary
Evergy reported Q2 2026 GAAP EPS of $0.91, up from $0.74 a year ago, and reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.14–$4.34. The long-term growth target of 6–8%+ through 2030 was also reaffirmed, with growth exceeding 8% from 2028 onward.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · EVRG
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Q2 2026 Earnings Beat
GAAP EPS came in at $0.91 versus $0.74 in Q2 2025, and adjusted EPS was $0.88 compared to $0.82. Net income rose to $215M from $171.3M.
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2026 Guidance Reaffirmed
Adjusted EPS guidance of $4.14–$4.34 was reaffirmed, implying roughly 15% growth at the midpoint from 2025 adjusted EPS.
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Long-Term Growth Target Reaffirmed
Annual adjusted EPS growth of 6–8%+ through 2030, with growth exceeding 8% beginning in 2028, driven by regulated investments and large customer demand.
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Quarterly Dividend Declared
A dividend of $0.6950 per share is payable September 18, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 18, 2026.
Analysis · EVRG · Energy & Transportation
A solid Q2 2026 performance saw GAAP EPS climb 23% year-over-year to $0.91, while adjusted EPS reached $0.88, surpassing the prior year's $0.82. Driving the results were recovery of regulated investments, weather-normalized demand growth, and higher large customer revenues, partially offset by increased O&M and depreciation. Management reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.14–$4.34 and the long-term annual growth target of 6–8%+ through 2030, with growth expected to exceed 8% starting in 2028. The board also declared a $0.6950 quarterly dividend. For a large-cap utility, this filing confirms the company is on track and provides clear visibility into sustained earnings growth.
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At the time of this filing, EVRG was trading at $83.06 on NASDAQ in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $19.1B. The 52-week trading range was $70.42 to $88.62. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.