Evergy Inc. (EVRG)
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Why is EVRG moving today?
+2.1%EVRG is +2.1% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
Evergy Inc. (EVRG) overview
Evergy is an electric utility serving Kansas and Missouri.
EVRG is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Utilities sector. That sector covers electric, gas and water providers prized for steady, regulated income.
Evergy Inc. trades on the NasdaqGS under the ticker symbol EVRG. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $83.30. That is up 2.12% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $19.21B.
Over the past 52 weeks, EVRG has traded between $71.41 and $88.62. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 21.2. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. EVRG also pays a dividend. It yields around 3.34% at the current price.
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Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
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Why investors watch EVRG
EVRG is one of the larger names in the Utilities sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each EVRG story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves EVRG
- Earnings. EVRG reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from EVRG.
- Sector news. Utilities stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move EVRG too.
Market Mood
Latest EVRG news
Evergy (EVRG) Reports 12% Rate Base Growth Driven by Data Centers
Evergy (EVRG) announced a 12% increase in its rate base growth for Q2 2026, driven by a robust data center pipeline. This growth indicates a strong demand for energy services in the data sector. The expansion reflects ongoing investments, potentially impacting future profitability and market position. The increase in rate base can suggest higher revenue forecasts as demand continues to rise, making this development significant for investors focusing on utility stocks.
Read More: Evergy (EVRG) Reports 12% Rate Base Growth Driven by Data CentersMore Utilities stocks
Frequently asked questions
Is Evergy Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. Evergy Inc. trades as EVRG and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Utilities sector.
What sector is EVRG in?
EVRG sits in the Utilities sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest EVRG news?
Right here. This page collects recent EVRG news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is Evergy Inc.'s stock price?
EVRG last traded at about $83.30. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is Evergy Inc.'s market cap?
EVRG is worth roughly $19.21B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is EVRG's P/E ratio?
EVRG trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 21.2. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.