Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Evergy, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Evergy, Inc. is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $19.18B. It ranks number 11 by market capitalization among the 16 Electric & Other Services Combined issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For EVRG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 17.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How EVRG ranks among 5184 stocks
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Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electric & Other Services Combined peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | EVRG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $19.18B | 11/16 |
| P/E Ratio | 22.15x | 3/15 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.89x | 9/16 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.22% | 7/12 |
| EPS | $3.76 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $44.11 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $26.19 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-4.77 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | EVRG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.7% | 12/15 |
| ROA | 2.6% | 9/16 |
| ROIC | 5.2% | 5/17 |
| Operating Margin | 25.9% | 3/14 |
| Net Margin | 14.6% | 6/13 |
| EBT Margin | 15.2% | 7/14 |
| Tax Rate | 2.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | EVRG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.45x | 15/17 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.39x | 8/16 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.39x | 11/16 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.8x | 6/17 |
| Working Capital | -$2.34B | 14/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | EVRG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.96B | 11/17 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$1.10B | 5/10 |
| Capital Spending | -$3.06B | 3/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -7.5% | 13/15 |
| FCF/Sales | -18.2% | 9/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 50.7% | 2/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | EVRG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.17x | 11/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 30.0x | 1/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.2x | 6/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 12 days | 11/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | EVRG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.03B | 10/13 |
| Operating Income | $1.56B | 11/17 |
| Net Income | $882M | 11/16 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | EVRG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.68 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 71.3% | 2/12 |
| Shares Outstanding | 230M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 0.7% | 13/15 |
| EPS Growth | -1.1% | 10/15 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.88B | 5.5% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $18M | 0.1% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $201M | 0.6% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $24.28B | 70.5% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $3.79B | 11.0% of assets |
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Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Evergy, Inc. (Electric & Other Services Combined): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| EVRG Evergy, Inc. | ▼ | $19.18B |
| DUK Duke Energy Corp | ▼ | $94.46B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | ▼ | $47.67B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | ▼ | $43.95B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | ▼ | $40.52B |
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc | ▼ | $35.63B |
| WEC Wec Energy Group, Inc. | ▼ | $35.42B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | ▼ | $29.37B |
| PCG Pg&E Corp | ▶ | $28.83B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | ▼ | $21.54B |
| NI Nisource Inc. | ▼ | $20.47B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | ▼ | $17.56B |
| AVA Avista Corp | ▼ | $3.07B |
| UTL Unitil Corp | ▼ | $986M |
| GNE Genie Energy Ltd. | ▼ | $434M |
| GRDX Gridai Technologies Corp. | ▼ | $30M |
| CPWR Ocean Thermal Energy Corp | ▲ | N/A |
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Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Evergy, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Evergy, Inc. stock predictions?
For EVRG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 17.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Evergy, Inc. forecasts updated?
Evergy, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Evergy, Inc.'s industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, EVRG included, share the SEC industry code Electric & Other Services Combined. The largest are: Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), Exelon Corp (EXC), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED), Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG), Wec Energy Group, Inc. (WEC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.