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Evergy's $21.6B grid plan targets rising power demand, with strong Q1 sales and large-load projects driving long-term growth.

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Evergy is reiterated as a Buy, driven by robust data center agreements and a visible multi-year growth runway. EVRG's adjusted EPS is projected to grow at an 8.7% annual rate, outpacing its 10-year CAGR, with a forward 12-month fair value estimate of $86 per share. The company maintains a stable BBB+ credit rating, targets a 14–15% FFO to debt ratio, and is positioned for low double-digit annual total returns through 2031.

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Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

EVRG tops Q1 estimates as operating EPS rises to 69 cents and revenues climb to $1.44 billion, while interest expense increases 14.4% Y/Y.

Evergy Inc (EVRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago.
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