Evergy posts Q3 earnings beat, raises 2026 EPS guidance and dividend, adds large‑load contracts

Evergy reported third‑quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.58 per share, up from $2.03 a year earlier, and GAAP earnings of $2.59 per share. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.7225 per share, a 4% increase, and lifted its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to a range of $4.35‑$4.50, up from $4.14‑$4.34. Management also announced new large‑load service agreements that will add roughly 250 MW of peak load and disclosed a plan to expand capacity with a 1.4 GW project together with Digital Realty.

The higher guidance and dividend suggest stronger cash flow and earnings potential for the remainder of 2026, which may support the stock’s valuation. The added large‑load contracts and the 1.4 GW expansion indicate future revenue growth from industrial customers, potentially boosting long‑term earnings.

  • 1Adjusted EPS (non‑GAAP) for Q3 2026 was $2.58 per share, compared with $2.03 in Q3 2025.
  • 2GAAP EPS for Q3 2026 was $2.59 per share, compared with $2.03 in Q3 2025.
  • 3The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.7225 per share, payable on December 18, 2026.
  • 42026 adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $4.35‑$4.50 per share, up from $4.14‑$4.34 per share.
  • 5Three amendments to existing electric service agreements are expected to add about 250 MW of incremental peak load.
  • 6Evergy announced a plan with Digital Realty to develop a 1.4 GW expansion project.

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