Evergy's Q4 adjusted EPS misses analyst expectations

Evergy

19/02/2026 12:09

Overview

Electric utility's Q4 adjusted EPS missed analyst expectations

Company signed electric service agreements for four large customer projects

2025 adjusted EPS benefited from regulated investments and demand growth

Outlook

Evergy sets 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at $4.14-$4.34

Company targets long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6-8%+ through 2030

Evergy expects adjusted EPS growth to exceed 8% starting in 2028 and through 2030

Result Drivers

DEMAND GROWTH - 2025 adjusted EPS benefited from growth in weather-normalized demand

NEW CUSTOMER PROJECTS - Signed electric service agreements for four large customer projects

TARIFF APPROVAL - Approval of new large load power service tariffs in Kansas and Missouri expected to drive growth

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Adjusted EPS
Miss
$0.42
$0.57 (7 Analysts)
Q4 EPS
$3.66
Q4 Net Income
$84.30 mln
Q4 Dividend
$0.70


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 7 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the electric utilities peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Evergy Inc is $85.00, about 5.7% above its February 18 closing price of $80.40

The stock recently traded at 19 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 18 three months ago

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