Evergy Q3 adjusted EPS beats estimates on warmer weather; raises 2026 outlook

By Reuters News


Overview

  • U.S. electric utility's Q3 adjusted EPS rose yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

  • Company raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range

  • Q3 results driven by warmer weather and higher large customer revenues


Outlook

  • Evergy raises 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.35-$4.50 from $4.14-$4.34

  • Company reaffirms long-term adjusted EPS annual growth target of 6%-8%+ through 2030

  • Evergy expects annual adjusted EPS growth to exceed 8% beginning in 2028 through 2030


Result Drivers

  • WARMER WEATHER - Co said Q3 adjusted EPS benefited from significantly warmer weather and record peak demand

  • LARGE CUSTOMER REVENUES - Higher revenues from large customers contributed to Q3 results, per company

  • HIGHER OPERATING COSTS - Higher operations and maintenance expense, as well as higher depreciation and amortization expense, partially offset favorable results


Company press release:


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Adjusted EPS

Beat

$2.58

$2.31 (9 Analysts)

Q3 EPS

$2.59

Q3 Net Income

$612.90 mln

Q3 Dividend

$0.72


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 11 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "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 $90.50, about 5% above its November 4 closing price of $86.21

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


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