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EVRG Stock Forecast: Evergy, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$86
+0.89% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Evergy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $91 — +5.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$19.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
58/ 100
Median analyst target
$91
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$1.5B+4.4% y/y
Operating income$376.3M
Net income$218.1M
Free cash flow−$611.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.3%
1M
+8.9%
YTD
+22.0%
1Y
+15.8%
From 52W high
−1.4%
From 52W low
+22.3%
$70
$87
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EVRG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Evergy, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
58/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
91
Momentum
90
Volatility
85
Quality
59
Accruals
41
Issuance
39
Value
39
Growth
37
Size
10

Revisions (91): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Growth (37): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

EVRG stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EVRG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$65$70$75$80$85$90$95$100Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EVRGHigh $98Median $91Low $80

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
11 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Low $80Median $91High $98

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 Oct 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy$97
22 Oct 2026HSBCInitiatesBuy$92
22 Oct 2026TD CowenInitiatesBuy$95
19 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
19 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$92 → $86
13 Oct 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$89 → $85
13 Oct 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$95 → $97
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$88 → $92
30 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
30 June 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$89 → $94
8 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
14 Apr 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
9 Mar 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
23 Feb 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
20 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
20 Feb 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
13 Feb 2026UBSDowngradeNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

EVRG vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Evergy, Inc. returned +15.8% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

EVRG vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26EVRGS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

EVRG analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.9%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.7×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
1.9×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.8×

Cheaper than 29% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.4%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
25.5%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Gross margin
52.8%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
25.2%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Net margin
15.2%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.3%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.3%

Higher than 88% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Evergy, Inc. has a market value of $19.7B and an enterprise value of $36.5B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $6.1B. The latest quarter grew 4.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $938.1M, a 15.4% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.4B.

  • Evergy, Inc. spent $623.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 230.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 21.7×; forward P/E: 18.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.25%, paying out 70% of earnings.

  • Evergy, Inc. employs 4,691 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

EVRG vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Electric
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EVRGEvergy, Inc.$19.7B58
LNTAlliant Energy Corp.$19.1B26
CMSCMS Energy Corp.$21.6B26
EIXEdison International$23.7B62
ESEversource Energy$26.5B65
PPLPPL Corp.$26.8B50
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.$27.0B42

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News

Latest EVRG news & analysis

Evergy Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results, Declares Quarterly Dividend and Raises 2026 Guidance

Business Wire · 5 Nov 2026positive

Evergy reported third-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $612.9 million, or $2.59 per share, and adjusted earnings of $609.9 million, or $2.58 per share, above the year-earlier amounts. The headline also says the company declared a quarterly dividend and raised its 2026 guidance.

Why it matters — The results, dividend declaration, and higher 2026 guidance are updates EVRG watchers may consider when following the company’s financial performance and outlook.

Are These 5 Utility Stocks Set to Surpass Q3 Earnings Estimates?

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Nov 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that five utility stocks are preparing to report Q3 2026 earnings, with AI-driven power demand and grid investments supporting growth while rising expenses pose a headwind. The excerpt does not identify the five stocks or provide EVRG-specific earnings details.

Why it matters — EVRG watchers may note the sector-wide growth drivers and expense pressures, though the excerpt gives no company-specific information about Evergy.

4 Utility Stocks Set to Outperform Q3 Earnings Estimates This Season

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Nov 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research identified PPL, Evergy (EVRG), Southern Company (SO) and Duke Energy (DUK) as utility stocks it considers well-positioned to surpass earnings estimates in the current reporting cycle.

Why it matters — The item specifically includes Evergy among the utilities expected by Zacks to potentially exceed earnings estimates this season.

Evergy to Report Q3 Earnings: What to Expect From the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026positive

Evergy’s Q3 earnings are expected to rise, supported by customer growth, higher electricity demand and infrastructure investments. Rising costs could weigh on results.

Why it matters — EVRG watchers may follow how growth and investment drivers balance against rising costs in the Q3 results.

Buy These 4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Dodge Ongoing Market Volatility

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Nov 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted ETR, EVRG, DEO and LW as low-beta defensive stocks, citing their dividend yields and earnings growth amid market volatility.

Why it matters — EVRG is included among the stocks presented as offering defensive exposure during ongoing market volatility.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EVRG stock

What is the EVRG stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Evergy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $91, with estimates ranging from $80 to $98. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EVRG stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Evergy, Inc., 11 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Evergy, Inc. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EVRG?

As at 4 Nov 2026, Evergy, Inc. ranks 58 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (91 of 100).

Will EVRG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +5.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Evergy, Inc. 58 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EVRG stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Evergy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EVRG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $80 to $98 over the next 12 months.

How has EVRG stock performed over the past year?

Evergy, Inc. returned +15.8% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Evergy, Inc. do?

Evergy Inc. is a regulated electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers across Kansas and Missouri.

What is the latest news on EVRG?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 5 Nov 2026): "Evergy Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results, Declares Quarterly Dividend and Raises 2026 Guidance". Evergy reported third-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $612.9 million, or $2.59 per share, and adjusted earnings of $609.9 million, or $2.58 per share, above the year-earlier amounts. The headline also says the company declared a quarterly dividend and raised its 2026 guidance.

Company

About Evergy, Inc.

Evergy Inc. is a regulated electric utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers across Kansas and Missouri. The company operates through its core utility businesses, including Evergy Kansas Central, Evergy Metro, Evergy Missouri West, and Evergy Transmission Company, which together support retail power delivery, grid operations, and transmission infrastructure. Evergy also participates in energy efficiency programs, customer service solutions, and reliability-focused utility operations under state regulatory oversight. Its generation portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy resources such as coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar, and landfill gas, reflecting its role in providing essential power services to a broad regional customer base. Evergy Inc. plays a central role in the Midwestern utility market by serving communities, businesses, and other institutions with integrated electricity services.

CEO Mr. David A. Campbell J.D. · 4,691 employees · United States · https://investors.evergy.com