Evergy Inc. (EVRG) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$85.93 +0.61% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $85.86

Evergy Inc. (EVRG) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 48/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $19.69B
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As of 2026-11-02, Evergy Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $85.93 (+0.61% 1D, market cap $19.69B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, EVRG ranks #68 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Utilities sector (Power Generation), EVRG carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.0x, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 5.2%. By comparison, LNT (Alliant Energy Corporation) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 22.6x, ROIC 4.6%, cap $18.33B) and NI (NiSource Inc) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 23.1x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $21.47B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AEE leads on earnings multiple (19.3x) while NI leads on capital efficiency (8.8% ROIC).

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Per EVRG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001711269), Evergy Inc. generated $5.71B in revenue (+0.0% YoY), $855.6M in net income, and -$751.7M in free cash flow against $33.95B in total assets and $13.04B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $85.86 (-0.08%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) β€’ 0% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (48/100 Β· D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-5.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D Β· Rk D
Cash (5)Whales (15)SEC (10)Macro (10)CEO (8)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.5% Base Target
$97 Bull$82 Base$64 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for EVRG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±3.3%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (48/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY EVRG SCORES 48/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+15/20 pts (31% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (Β±3.3% realized swing band)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (21% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.10 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 4/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 26.9% operating margin leave 15 pts on the table

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
40
Grade D$82.13+0.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
43
Grade D$82.86+2.9% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
45
Grade D$85.30+0.7% Next Q
Current
48
Grade D$85.93-5.6% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: D (40) β†’ D (48)Full Audit β†’
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While EVRG currently carries a cautious 48/100 (D) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($81.45) and Max Pain ($90.23) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $96.83.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+1.08% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
3.71% Total Yield
3.11% Cash ($2.67/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
41/100 β€’ ELEVATED PAYOUT WATCH
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
96% of FCF
8 consecutive years of payout growth
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (7.2% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years β†’ $20,042

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $744/yr
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EVRG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +4.69%⚑ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $84.25H $85.93L $84.25C $85.93VOL 2.57M
RES: $86.63SUP: $76.23SMA50: $81.45SMA200: $82.15
$89.47$85.95$82.44$78.92$75.41RES $86.63SUP $76.23$85.932026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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EVRG Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
16.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. 0.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (EVRG)

1. Head-to-Head Utilities Peer Comparison (EVRG vs. LNT, NI, CMS, AEE)

Industry: Power Generation (18 Tracked Issuers)

Across 117 tracked Utilities securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Evergy Inc. (EVRG) ranks #68 by composite RQD confidence (48/100, grade D) and #34 by equity capitalization ($19.69B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AEE leads on earnings valuation at 19.3x trailing P/E, while NI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 8.8% ROIC and β€” gross margin. LNT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 62/100 (C) compared with EVRG at 48/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
EVRG ACTIVE
Evergy Inc.
D 48/100 23.0x β€” 5.2% +0.61% $19.69B Benchmark Subject
LNT
Alliant Energy Corporation
C 62/100 22.6x 85.7% 4.6% +2.15% $18.33B /lnt-vs-evrg β†’
NI
NiSource Inc
D 50/100 23.1x β€” 8.8% -0.40% $21.47B /ni-vs-evrg β†’
CMS
CMS Energy Corporation
D+ 58/100 20.4x β€” 5.2% +0.83% $21.80B /cms-vs-evrg β†’
AEE
Ameren Corporation
D 47/100 19.3x β€” 5.1% +0.30% $30.51B /aee-vs-evrg β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001711269

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Evergy Inc. (EVRG) reported GAAP revenue of $5.71B (+0.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.70B , and +6.7% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $855.6M, operating cash flow of $2.05B, and free cash flow of -$751.7M (-113.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, EVRG closed FY2025 with $33.95B in total assets against $13.04B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.10, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $5.71B $855.6M $2.05B -$751.7M $33.95B $13.04B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $5.70B $873.5M $1.98B -$352.9M $32.28B $11.81B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $5.35B $731.3M $1.98B $1.74B $10.83B $2.53B

3. EVRG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is EVRG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Evergy Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 48/100 at a spot price of $85.93 (+0.61% 1D, market cap $19.69B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 117 tracked Utilities issuers, EVRG ranks #68 in composite RQD confidence.

How does EVRG compare to LNT and NI in the Utilities sector?

Within the Utilities sector (Power Generation), EVRG carries a Roarable D (48/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.0x, gross margin of β€”, and ROIC of 5.2%. By comparison, LNT (Alliant Energy Corporation) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 22.6x, ROIC 4.6%, cap $18.33B) and NI (NiSource Inc) posts a D grade (50/100 RQD, P/E 23.1x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $21.47B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AEE leads on earnings multiple (19.3x) while NI leads on capital efficiency (8.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for EVRG?

Per EVRG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001711269), Evergy Inc. generated $5.71B in revenue (+0.0% YoY), $855.6M in net income, and -$751.7M in free cash flow against $33.95B in total assets and $13.04B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is EVRG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

EVRG last traded at $85.93 (+0.61% on volume of 2,331,638 shares), positioning the stock +5.50% above its 50-day simple moving average ($81.45) and +4.60% above its 200-day simple moving average ($82.15). Across its 52-week range of $71.41 to $88.62, EVRG sits at the 84.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±3.3% ($83.09 to $88.77).

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Does EVRG pay a dividend and is it safe?

Evergy Inc. (EVRG) offers a 3.11% cash dividend yield ($2.67 annualized) and 3.71% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as ELEVATED PAYOUT WATCH.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 48/100 (D) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

EVRG β€” Evergy Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:13:44Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, EVRG scores 48 out of 100, a letter grade of D, under the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 5 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 5.2% and FCF yield of -3.82%. The pillar is the weakest in the framework, indicating that cash generation relative to invested capital is not supporting the valuation.
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning, and it is the strongest pillar in the scorecard.
  • Insider Conviction: 8 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, scoring below the midpoint.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects a beta of 0.58 and sector sensitivity, scoring at the midpoint.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 10 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects an Altman Z of 1.1, a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.28, scoring at the midpoint.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the upside case rests on the Whale/13F flow pillar and the low beta, which suggest the stock is less volatile than the broader market and has institutional support. The valuation tradeoff is significant: the stock trades at a trailing P/E of 23 and an EV/EBITDA of 8.4 while its FCF yield is negative, meaning reported earnings are not converting to free cash after capital spending as reported in the financials. The Altman Z of 1.1 and Debt/Equity of 1.28 sit in the zone the RQD framework treats as a balance-sheet caution. The overall verdict signals distribution risk rather than accumulation at current levels, so a prospective investor should weigh the 3.11% dividend yield against the negative free cash flow and leverage figures before drawing conclusions.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
85.41$19.69B2321.48.43.713.11%0.58$71.41 - $88.625.2%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$5705.1M$1532.9M$855.6MN/A$-751.7M$19.8M$13039.2M
FY 2024$5704.4M$1468.0M$873.5MN/A$-352.9M$22.0M$11809.2M
FY 2023$5345.1M$1282.4M$731.3MN/A$1739.7MN/A$2534.5M

Per the SEC financials, net income declined from $873.5M in FY 2024 to $855.6M in FY 2025 while operating income rose, and free cash flow was negative in both FY 2025 and FY 2024 after a positive $1739.7M in FY 2023. Debt rose from $2534.5M in FY 2023 to $13039.2M in FY 2025. Per the market data, ROIC is 5.2% and the Altman Z-Score is 1.1 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9 per the RQD rating. Balance sheet posture, as reflected in Debt/Equity of 1.28 per the RQD rating, indicates elevated leverage.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news and catalysts section, six items reference EVRG: a Yahoo Finance report on dividend value, a Seeking Alpha report on TD Cowen initiating Buy ratings across Evergy, CenterPoint, and Talen Energy, a GuruFocus report on shares rising on the TD Cowen Buy rating, a Yahoo Finance report on the company being poised to beat earnings estimates, a MarketBeat report on a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, and a Stock Titan report that an EVP relinquished 787 shares for taxes as stock awards vested. The earnings-related item is the only one tagged as a catalyst; the others are classified as market wire. Per the news section, the tagging is YELLOW for five items and GREEN for one. Risk watch items include the negative FCF in the financials and the leverage figures in the RQD rating. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals are present.

Open Questions

  • What is the source of the negative FCF in FY 2025 and FY 2024 given positive operating income, and what portion reflects capital expenditure?
  • What is the EPS figure for each reported fiscal year, since the financials show EPS as N/A?
  • What insider and institutional holdings support the Whale/13F flow pillar score of 15/20, given the holders section is NONE?
  • What is the upstream and downstream supply-chain structure, since the Butterfly graph lists none?
  • What are the specific drivers behind the rise in debt from $2534.5M in FY 2023 to $13039.2M in FY 2025?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is EVRG (D β€’ RQD 48/100) a Buy at $85.41?

Welcome to the EVRG (Evergy Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 48/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Power Generation. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $68.33 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $85.41

Pump the brakes on EVRG β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on EVRG, but look at what you are paying: 23.0x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Evergy Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $100.78 (+18.0%)
Spot @ $85.41

EVRG cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on EVRG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Power Generation and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $85.41 (52-wk range $71.41 - $88.62), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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