The evolution of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade breathed new life into the once-sleepy utilities sector. It was once seen a boring bond-like group made for risk-averse income investors.

Evergy's $21.6B grid plan targets rising power demand, with strong Q1 sales and large-load projects driving long-term growth.

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Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

EVRG tops Q1 estimates as operating EPS rises to 69 cents and revenues climb to $1.44 billion, while interest expense increases 14.4% Y/Y.

Evergy Inc (EVRG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago.

Utility Evergy beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, helped by a recovery in regulated ​investments, stronger demand and higher large customer revenues.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) today announced first quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $151.5 million, or $0.64 per share, compared to GAAP earnings of $125.0 million, or $0.54 per share, for the first quarter 2025. Evergy's first quarter 2026 adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) and adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) were $161.8 million and $0.69 per share, respectively, compared to $127.8 million and $0.55, respectively, in first quarter 2025. Adjusted earnings (non-GA.