--- canonical_url: https://www.stockexpertai.com/earnings/evrg last_updated: 2026-05-09T14:22:11.139Z --- # Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Q1 FY2027 Earnings Preview > This content was automatically generated with FMP live data + Q1 FY2026 earnings call transcript. Generated: 2026-05-09T14:22:10.606Z. Educational tool, not investment advice. --- ## Quick Summary | Field | Value | Source | |---|---|---| | Price | $81.78 (▼ -1.15%) | fmp:quote | | Market Cap | $18.9B | fmp:profile | | 52w range | $63.29 – $85.27 | fmp:quote | | Earnings | Thu 6 Aug | fmp:earnings-history | | EPS estimate | $0.87 (+6% YoY) | fmp:earnings-estimate | | Revenue estimate | $1.4B | fmp:earnings-estimate | | Beat streak | 1/4 | fmp:earnings-history | | Rating | B- (overall 3/5) | fmp:ratings | | Analyst median target | $89 (+8.8% upside) | fmp:price-target-consensus | | MoonshotScore | 37/100 | derived | | Council | 1/6 bullish | derived | | Munger verdict | Fairly Valued | derived | ## Evergy, Inc. — Q1 FY2027 Expectations Q1 consensus: revenue $1.4B^{[FMP est]}, EPS $0.87^{[FMP est]}. 1 consecutive quarters of beat^{[FMP earnings]}. ## Quick Take **Score:** B- · **Stance:** HOLD · **Council:** 1/6 · **Moonshot:** 37 = MoonshotScore 37^{[9-pillar formula]} + Council 1/6^{[6-lens rule]}. Form 4: 0 transactions^{[FMP Form 4]}. ## Watchlist (5 metrics) ### 1. Long Term Eps Growth Target Evergy is reaffirming its long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6% to 8% plus through 2030 off of the 2026 midpoint and expects adjusted EPS growth to exceed 8% annually beginning in 2028 through 2030. > "We are also reaffirming our long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6% to 8% plus through 2030 off of the 2026 midpoint of $4.24. We expect adjusted EPS growth to exceed 8% annually beginning in 2028 through 2030." > — David Campbell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Investor Focus · Q1 FY2026 ### 2. Retail Load Growth Evergy anticipates 7% to 8% annual retail load growth through 2030. > "This Tier 1 demand enables a transformative growth opportunity, supporting our revised estimate of 7% to 8% annual retail load growth through 2030." > — David Campbell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Investor Focus · Q1 FY2026 ### 3. Eps Growth Reaffirmation Evergy reaffirms its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.14 to $4.34. > "With this solid start, we are reaffirming our 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.14 to $4.34 per share." > — David Campbell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Investor Focus · Q1 FY2026 ### 4. Esa Total Peak Load Evergy has executed ESAs for 5 data center projects under our LLPS tariffs, securing approximately 2.5 gigawatts of steady-state peak load, including the 450 megawatts of steady-state peak load from non-LLPS customers, such as the Panasonic electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant, the total reaches 3 gigawatts. > "In aggregate, we have executed ESAs for 5 data center projects under our LLPS tariffs, securing the strong protections that the tariff requires for our existing customers. These 5 ESAs include steady-state peak load of approximately 2.5 gigawatts, including the 450 megawatts of steady-state peak load from non-LLPS customers, such as the Panasonic electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant, the total reaches 3 gigawatts." > — David Campbell, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Investor Focus · Q1 FY2026 ### 5. Q1 Weather Normalized Demand Evergy's weather-normalized demand was strong in the first quarter, growing 4.7%. > "Reflecting our exceptional business fundamentals, weather-normalized demand was strong in the quarter, growing 4.7%, while mild winter weather resulted in fewer heating degree days compared to prior year and versus normal, impacting EPS by approximately $0.06 compared to budget." > — W. Buckler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Investor Focus · Q1 FY2026 ## MoonshotScore Pillars | Pillar | Score | Level | Evidence | |---|---|---|---| | Revenue Growth | 1.0 | weak | Q1 vs Q2: growth slowing (+1.2%, below threshold) | | Gross Margin | 7.0 | strong | Q1: very high margin (67.5%, software/cloud territory) | | Operating Leverage | 2.0 | weak | op margin healthy (22.1%) | | Cash Runway | 3.0 | weak | FCF negative ($-0.5B, external financing needed) | | R&D Intensity | 3.0 | weak | low R&D investment (0.0%, weak innovation) | | Price Momentum | 4.0 | medium | RSI 49.9 balanced, 50d below | | News Sentiment | 6.0 | medium | majority buy (57%) | **Formula:** sum(pillar.score) / (count * 10) * 100. Each pillar deterministic from FMP. Source maps in pillar.formula. ## Council (7-Lens) | Name | Stance | Context | |---|---|---| | Ray Dalio | bull | macro · target upside +8.8% | | Ken Griffin | bear | flow · 50d MA below | | Jim Simons | neutral | quant · RSI 50 | | Klarman | neutral | value · target upside +8.8% | | Buffett | neutral | quality · ROE score 3/5 | | Munger | neutral | valuation · target upside +8.8% | **Formula:** Each lens uses deterministic rule on bundle data. Logged in member.contextTr. ## Munger Lens - **Verdict:** Fairly Valued - **Financial Health:** Moderate - **Margin of Safety:** Weak - **Interest Coverage:** Adequate - **ROIC vs WACC:** Tight **Formula:** verdict=upside>25?Undervalued:>0?Fairly Valued:Overvalued. Each lens deterministic from FMP ratings + priceTarget. ## Technical Levels - **RSI(14):** 49.9 — dengeli — yön sinyali zayıf - **50d MA:** $82 — hisse %0.3 altında — kısa vadeli direnç - **200d MA:** $77 — hisse %6.6 üstünde — uzun vadeli destek - **Volume (10d):** +40% ## Past Performance (4 Quarters) | Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Estimate | Result | Reaction | |---|---|---|---|---| | Q2 FY25 | $0.82 | $0.78 | BEAT | -0.6% | | Q3 FY25 | $2.03 | $2.08 | MISS | +0.0% | | Q4 FY25 | $0.42 | $0.55 | MISS | +0.9% | | Q1 FY26 | $0.69 | $0.63 | +9.5% EPS | -1.1% | Q1 (May 7, 2026): EPS $0.69 vs $0.63 est^[FMP], +9.5% beat. D+1 movement: -1.1%^{[FMP D+1]}. Decline despite beat — market reacted to guidance, not numbers. ## 3 Scenarios ### Scenario A · Beat **Q1 EPS > $0.87 + CapEx discipline** Threshold: EPS > $0.87^{[FMP est]}. Target: Break above median target $89^{[FMP target]}; high target $99^[FMP] upper bound. ### Scenario B · In-Line **EPS ≈ $0.87 + CapEx < $851.9M** Threshold: EPS ≈ $0.87^{[FMP est]}, Q1 CapEx < $851.9M^[FMP]. Target: Consolidation in the band between current $82^[FMP] and median $89^[FMP]. ### Scenario C · Miss **EPS < $0.84 or CapEx ≥ $851.9M** Threshold: EPS < $0.84^{[FMP est×0.97]}. Target: Current $82 below SMA200 $77^[FMP], if rejection continues, $65^[derived] support activates. ## Risk Notes ### Primary segment below threshold Q1: EPS $0.69 vs $0.63 beat^[FMP], stock -1.1% D+1^[FMP]. ### Backlog concentration No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call. ### Insider trading Form 4 data is marked in the table — this page does not generate assumptions for this stock. | Executive | Action | Amount | Date | |---|---|---|---| **Net:** — (0 transactions · 0 sells · 0 buys) · Q1 FY26 ### CapEx shock Q1 CapEx $851.9M^{[FMP cashflow]}. Q1 op margin 22.1%^{[FMP op margin]} — this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk. ## Wall Street Consensus - **Median target:** $89 (+8.8% upside vs current $82) - **High / Low:** $99 / $82 - **Buy / Hold / Sell:** 8 / 6 / 0 - **Analyst count:** 7 (last quarter), 28 all-time ## Additional Transcript Insights ### 1. eps_growth_reaffirmation **Claim:** Evergy reaffirms its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.14 to $4.34. **Evidence (transcript):** "With this solid start, we are reaffirming our 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.14 to $4.34 per share." **Numbers:** $4.14, $4.34 ### 2. long_term_eps_growth_target **Claim:** Evergy is reaffirming its long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6% to 8% plus through 2030 off of the 2026 midpoint and expects adjusted EPS growth to exceed 8% annually beginning in 2028 through 2030. **Evidence (transcript):** "We are also reaffirming our long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6% to 8% plus through 2030 off of the 2026 midpoint of $4.24. We expect adjusted EPS growth to exceed 8% annually beginning in 2028 through 2030." **Numbers:** 6%, 8%, 2030, 2026, $4.24, 8%, 2028, 2030 ### 3. new_esa_data_center **Claim:** Evergy announced a new ESA with a premier developer for a new data center project in our Kansas Central service territory. **Evidence (transcript):** "Today, I'm excited to announce a new ESA with a premier developer for a new data center project in our Kansas Central service territory that will drive affordability benefits for our customers." **Numbers:** — ### 4. esa_total_peak_load **Claim:** Evergy has executed ESAs for 5 data center projects under our LLPS tariffs, securing approximately 2.5 gigawatts of steady-state peak load, including the 450 megawatts of steady-state peak load from non-LLPS customers, such as the Panasonic electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant, the total reaches 3 gigawatts. **Evidence (transcript):** "In aggregate, we have executed ESAs for 5 data center projects under our LLPS tariffs, securing the strong protections that the tariff requires for our existing customers. These 5 ESAs include steady-state peak load of approximately 2.5 gigawatts, including the 450 megawatts of steady-state peak load from non-LLPS customers, such as the Panasonic electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant, the total reaches 3 gigawatts." **Numbers:** 5, 2.5, 450, 3 ### 5. retail_load_growth **Claim:** Evergy anticipates 7% to 8% annual retail load growth through 2030. **Evidence (transcript):** "This Tier 1 demand enables a transformative growth opportunity, supporting our revised estimate of 7% to 8% annual retail load growth through 2030." **Numbers:** 7%, 8%, 2030 ### 6. q1_weather_normalized_demand **Claim:** Evergy's weather-normalized demand was strong in the first quarter, growing 4.7%. **Evidence (transcript):** "Reflecting our exceptional business fundamentals, weather-normalized demand was strong in the quarter, growing 4.7%, while mild winter weather resulted in fewer heating degree days compared to prior year and versus normal, impacting EPS by approximately $0.06 compared to budget." **Numbers:** 4.7%, $0.06 --- *Data source: FMP (live query, 2026-05-09), Q1 FY2026 earnings call transcript (Translated to EN with Gemini 2.0 Flash). Educational tool, not investment advice.*