Evergy, Inc. EVRG reported third-quarter 2024 operating earnings per share (EPS) of $2.02, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.95 by 3.6%. The bottom line also increased 7.4% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $1.88.
EPS in the reported quarter benefited from new retail rates, FERC-regulated investments and growth in weather-normalized demand, partially offset by cooler summer weather, and higher depreciation and amortization expenses.
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EVRG’s Revenues
Revenues totaled $1.81 billion, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.67 billion by 8.2%. The top line also increased 8.4% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of $1.67 billion.
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Highlights of EVRG’s Release
Total operating expenses in the quarter were $1.18 billion, up 0.04% year over year. The year-over-year increase was due to SPP network transmission costs and a rise in depreciation and amortization expenses.
Interest expenses amounted to $143.9 million, up 5.2% year over year.
EVRG’s Financial Update
Cash and cash equivalents as of Sept. 30 totaled $34.6 million compared with $27.7 million as of Dec. 31, 2023.
Long-term debt as of Sept. 30 was $11.57 billion compared with $11.05 billion as of Dec. 31, 2023.
Cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months of 2024 was $1.59 billion compared with $1.55 billion in the year-ago period.
EVRG’s Guidance
Evergy reaffirmed its 2024 operating EPS in the range of $3.73-$3.93, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $3.84, a tad higher than the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
The company established its 2025 EPS guidance range of $3.92-$4.12. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at $4.04, which is higher than the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
Evergy reaffirmed its EPS annual growth target of 4-6% from 2023 through 2026.
EVRG’s Zacks Rank
EVRG currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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