EVRG:NASDAQEvergy, Inc. Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-11 - not real-time
$81.93
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Evergy is trading just below its 20‑day moving average at $81.93, yet remains above the 50‑day and 200‑day averages, indicating a lingering bullish bias despite a bearish MACD histogram and a neutral RSI of 54.86. The stock’s volatility of roughly 19% over the past month is modest and its beta of 0.16 suggests limited sensitivity to broader market swings, while price sits near a technical support level around $77.12 and faces resistance near $85.23.
Fundamentally, the company posted a 6.6% revenue increase and maintains solid gross (52%) and operating (17.7%) margins, but its balance sheet is strained by a massive debt load of $15.4 B and negative free cash flow, raising concerns about the sustainability of its 3.39% dividend, which already reflects a high payout ratio of 74%.
Fundamentally, the company posted a 6.6% revenue increase and maintains solid gross (52%) and operating (17.7%) margins, but its balance sheet is strained by a massive debt load of $15.4 B and negative free cash flow, raising concerns about the sustainability of its 3.39% dividend, which already reflects a high payout ratio of 74%.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Recent earnings miss and UBS downgrade to neutral
- Bearish MACD signal and proximity to technical support
- Stable volume but limited upside in the near term
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Revenue growth and attractive dividend yield
- Analyst price targets averaging $87‑$88
- Forward PE compression to 18x, suggesting valuation improvement
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- High debt-to-equity ratio and negative free cash flow
- Potential regulatory changes affecting utility rates
- Dividend sustainability concerns despite current yield
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth6.60%
Profit Margin14.35%
P/E Ratio22.4
ROE8.57%
ROA2.88%
Debt/Equity149.92
P/B Ratio1.8
Op. Cash Flow$2.0B
Free Cash Flow$-862124992
Industry P/E20.7
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI54.9
Support$77.12
Resistance$85.23
MA 20$82.06
MA 50$77.90
MA 200$73.81
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index76.91
Valuation
Fair Value$47.88
Target Price$87.50
Upside/Downside6.80%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield3.39%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.16
Volatility18.68%
Sector RiskLow
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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