Evergy, Inc. EVRG reported second-quarter 2025 operating earnings per share (EPS) of 82 cents, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 76 cents by 7.9%. In the year-ago quarter, the company reported earnings of 90 cents.
Second-quarter adjusted EPS was negatively impacted by milder weather, which resulted in a 26% decrease in cooling degree days, higher operations and maintenance expenses, and an increase in interest and depreciation.
EVRG’s Total Revenues
Quarterly revenues totaled $1.44 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.47 billion by 1.9%. In the year-ago quarter, the company posted revenues of $1.45 billion.
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Highlights of EVRG’s Q2 Earnings Release
Fuel and purchased power totaled $330.4 million, down 8% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $359 million.
Operating and maintenance expenses amounted to $255.1 million, up 7.3% year over year.
Interest expenses totaled $153.8 million, up 7.1% year over year.
EVRG’s Financial Update
Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025 totaled $27.8 million compared with $22 million as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Long-term debt as of June 30, 2025 was $12.4 billion compared with $11.81 billion as of Dec. 31, 2024.
Cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of 2025 was $773.5 million compared with $634.8 million in the year-ago period.
EVRG’s Guidance
Evergy reaffirmed its 2025 adjusted EPS guidance in the range of $3.92-$4.12. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $4, lower than the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
The company reaffirmed its adjusted EPS annual growth target of 4-6% through 2029.
EVRG’s Zacks Rank
Evergy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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