$EVRG

Evergy seeks Kansas regulators' approval to build new power plants, including a natural gas facility, solar farms, and battery storage systems. The utility cites rising electricity demand, particularly from data centers, as the reason. Evergy proposes charging customers higher rates during construction to fund the projects, with an estimated 8.93% bill impact for the gas plant. The company expects large load customers to bear a significant portion of the costs.

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Evergy (EVRG) reports growth from data center demand and strategic investments. It signed contracts for four data center projects, adding 1.9 GW of peak demand. The company plans a $21.6B investment through 2030, targeting 11.5% rate base growth. Challenges include aging infrastructure and regulatory risks in Kansas and Missouri.

Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. On August 24, 2026, Evergy, Inc. (the “Company”) terminated the $500 million Term Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2026, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and the lende

Evergy asked the Kansas Corporation Commission to amend its protective order so confidential regulatory case information is not used in open AI tools, citing risks that generative AI could retain or expose proprietary or customer data. KCC officials said rules are being developed, including potential use of closed AI systems.

Simply Wall St says Evergy (EVRG) reported higher Q2 and first-half 2026 sales and earnings and that its board declared a $0.6950 per share dividend payable Sept. 18, 2026. The article also cites a $3.5 billion master revolving credit facility and forecasts $7.2B revenue and $1.3B earnings by 2029.

Evergy said it plans to seek Kansas regulators’ prior approval for three new generation assets in Kansas: a natural gas plant, a solar farm, and a battery storage facility, citing data center driven load growth. Evergy CEO David Campbell also referenced prior approvals and an updated Kansas IRP, plus Q2 adjusted earnings of about $209 million.

Evergy (EVRG) Q2 2026 earnings call: adjusted EPS was $0.88 per share and GAAP EPS $0.91 versus $0.74 in 2025, supported by regulated investment recovery and load growth. The company cited 1.8% weather-normalized demand growth, five signed ESAs totaling 2.5 GW, and a $21.6B CapEx plan through 2030. Dividend declared $0.6950.

Evergy is seeking Kansas and Missouri regulator approval to delay retirement or conversion of about 2.8 GW of coal capacity by at least five years, citing data center load growth. Evergy also plans 5 GW of new generation, including 3.9 GW natural gas. More than 2 GW of data centers have signed under its large load tariffs, approved in 2025 (KS) and 2026 (MO).

Evergy (EVRG) is a debt-heavy electric utility whose shares have lagged the S&P 500 over 1 year but are up 15% YTD in 2026. After Q2 results, adjusted EPS was $0.88, revenue $1.5B, and full-year adjusted EPS guidance is $4.14 to $4.34. Analysts rate EVRG a “Moderate Buy,” with Wells Fargo’s $87 target.