Evergy Declares $0.695 Quarterly Dividend, Sets March Payment Date
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG), a Kansas City-based electric utility, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.695 per share. The dividend is payable March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026.
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG), a Kansas City-based electric utility serving customers across Kansas and Missouri, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.695 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable March 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The declaration came alongside the company's release of full-year 2025 financial results. Evergy reported GAAP earnings of $855.6 million, or $3.66 per share, for the full year 2025, compared to $873.5 million, or $3.79 per share, in 2024.
| Dividend Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.695 per share |
| Record Date | March 10, 2026 |
| Payment Date | March 20, 2026 |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
2025 Financial Performance
Evergy's adjusted earnings for 2025 reached $893.8 million, or $3.83 per share, compared to $877.9 million, or $3.81 per share, in 2024. Fourth quarter 2025 GAAP earnings were $84.3 million, or $0.36 per share, versus $78.2 million, or $0.34 per share, in the same period of 2024.
The company reported that weather and demand headwinds negatively impacted full-year 2025 results, despite cost mitigation efforts. Management noted that the company's long-term outlook remains strong, supported by recent electric service agreements with new large customers under the company's large load pricing structure framework.
2026 Guidance and Growth Targets
Evergy established 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $4.14 to $4.34 per share, representing a midpoint of $4.24. The company set a long-term adjusted earnings growth target of 6% to 8% or higher through 2030, based on the 2026 guidance midpoint.
Management indicated that adjusted earnings growth is expected to exceed 8% annually beginning in 2028 and continuing through 2030. The company also announced a new capital investment plan totaling $21.6 billion for the 2026-2030 period.