Evergy's Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Evergy, Inc.EVRG reported fourth-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 42 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 57 cents by 26.3%. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported earnings of 35 cents.

Full-year 2025 adjusted earnings were $3.83 per share compared with $3.81 last year. Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS rose mainly due to the recovery of regulated investments and increased weather-normalized demand.

EVRG’s Total Revenues

Quarterly revenues totaled $1.34 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 billion by 4.3%. In the year-ago quarter, the company posted revenues of $1.26 billion.

Full-year 2025 revenues amounted to $5.96 billion compared with $5.85 billion last year.

Highlights of EVRG’s Earnings Release

Fuel and purchased power totaled $1.41 billion for the year, down 4.6% from last year’s $1.48 billion.

Operating and maintenance expenses for the year amounted to $995.3 million, up 3.5% from last year’s $961.9 million.

Interest expenses totaled $616.3 million, up 9.4% year over year.

EVRG’s Financial Update

Cash and cash equivalents as of Dec. 31, 2025 totaled $19.8 million compared with $22 million as of Dec. 31, 2024.

Long-term debt as of Dec. 31, 2025 was $13.04 billion compared with $11.81 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024.

Cash provided by operating activities in 2025 was $2.05 billion compared with $1.98 billion last year.

EVRG’s Guidance

Evergy issued its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $4.14-$4.34. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $4.27, which is at the higher end of the company’s guided range.

The company expects its adjusted EPS annual growth target of 6-8% through 2030.

EVRG’s Zacks Rank

Evergy currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). 

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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