Evergy, Inc. (EVRG)

NASDAQ: EVRG · Real-Time Price · USD
61.43
+0.90 (1.49%)
Dec 20, 2024, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
1.49%
Market Cap 14.13B
Revenue (ttm) 5.78B
Net Income (ttm) 853.30M
Shares Out 229.98M
EPS (ttm) 3.70
PE Ratio 16.60
Forward PE 15.20
Dividend $2.67 (4.35%)
Ex-Dividend Date Nov 21, 2024
Volume 2,614,222
Open 60.60
Previous Close 60.53
Day's Range 60.50 - 61.48
52-Week Range 48.04 - 65.47
Beta 0.62
Analysts Buy
Price Target 62.57 (+1.86%)
Earnings Date Nov 7, 2024

About EVRG

Evergy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. The company generates electricity through coal, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, other renewable sources. It serves residences, commercial firms, industrials, municipalities, and other electric utilities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 2017
Employees 4,658
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol EVRG
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Evergy's revenue was $5.51 billion, a decrease of -5.99% compared to the previous year's $5.86 billion. Earnings were $731.30 million, a decrease of -2.84%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for EVRG stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $62.57, which is an increase of 1.86% from the latest price.

Price Target
$62.57
(1.86% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

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