EVRG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.9% Yield

EVRG has a dividend yield of 3.9% and paid 2.7 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.89%
Payout Ratio 79.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.51%
Consistency Lifetime 75.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.08%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 42
Dividend Rating 64.84%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 21.3%
Total Return 5y: 72.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Electric Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CIG 6,774 M 15.5% 39.2%
ENGI 62,932 M 8.49% 16.5%
DTW 3,961 M 5.95% 8.27%
ENIC 5,865 M 5.68% 8.67%
EIX 23,660 M 6.22% 7.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PCG 36,046 M 254% 75.3%
CEG 89,507 M 40.1% 100%
ENGI 62,932 M 29.3% 81.8%
XEL 44,898 M 11.5% 97.9%
NEE 185,790 M 10.1% 80.1%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electric Utilities

ENGI
Engie S.A.
 8.49% Yield
EOAN
E.ON SE
 3.72% Yield

EVRG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-21 2025-11-21 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.695 4% 0.92%
2025-08-22 2025-08-22 2025-09-19 Quarterly 0.668 0% 0.92%
2025-05-23 2025-05-23 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.668 0% 1.02%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.668 0% 1.03%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.668 3.9% 1.05%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-09-20 Quarterly 0.643 0% 1.1%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-06-20 Quarterly 0.643 0% 1.17%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-22 Quarterly 0.643 0% 1.26%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.643 4.9% 1.29%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-09-20 Quarterly 0.613 0% 1.09%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-06-20 Quarterly 0.613 0% 1.04%
2023-03-08 2023-03-09 2023-03-22 Quarterly 0.613 0% 1.06%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-12-20 Quarterly 0.613 7% 1.05%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-09-20 Quarterly 0.573 0% 0.81%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-06-20 Quarterly 0.573 0% 0.86%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.573 0% 0.93%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.573 7.1% 0.88%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.78%
2021-05-20 2021-05-21 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.86%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-03-22 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.98%
2020-11-19 2020-11-20 2020-12-21 Quarterly 0.535 5.9% N/A
2020-08-19 2020-08-20 2020-09-21 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.505 0% N/A
2019-11-26 2019-11-27 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.505 6.3% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-05-29 2019-05-30 2019-06-20 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-20 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-11-28 2018-11-29 2018-12-20 Quarterly 0.475 3.3% N/A
2018-08-28 2018-08-29 2018-09-20 Other 0.46 15% N/A
2018-05-29 2018-05-30 2018-06-20 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-03-07 2017-03-09 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.4 5.3% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-06-07 2016-06-09 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.38 5.6% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-09-04 2015-09-09 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-06-05 2015-06-09 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.36 2.9% N/A
2014-12-05 2014-12-09 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-09-05 2014-09-09 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.35 2.9% N/A
2013-12-05 2013-12-09 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2013-09-05 2013-09-09 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A

EVRG Dividend FAQ

Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) is a vertically integrated utility that generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity across Kansas and Missouri. Its generation mix includes coal, landfill gas, uranium, natural gas, oil, as well as solar, wind, and other renewables, serving residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and other utility customers.

What is the Dividend Yield of EVRG?

As of February 2026, EVRG`s dividend yield is 3.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.70 USD by the current share price of 76.75.

Does EVRG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, EVRG paid a dividend of 2.70 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-21 and the payout was 0.695 USD.

How often does EVRG pay dividends?

EVRG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, EVRG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-21.

EVRG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for EVRG for the next 4 payments are between 0.592 (-14.8%) and 0.615 (-11.5%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will EVRG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.695 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-21. The next Ex-Dividend date for Evergy (EVRG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for EVRG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Evergy (EVRG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of EVRG?

EVRG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.51% per year.
Strong growth: EVRG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of EVRG?

EVRG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.08%. If you bought EVRG's shares at 44.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.70 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.08% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of EVRG?

EVRG Payout Consistency is 75.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Evergy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does EVRG have a good Dividend Yield?

EVRG`s 3.89% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of EVRG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of EVRG is 79.6%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of EVRG?

EVRG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

EVRG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in EVRG's Outstanding Shares?

Evergy's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.95% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has EVRG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 22, 1987 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 34,199,100
1986 34,485,600 +0.84%
1987 34,552,800 +0.19%
1988 34,577,800 +0.07%
1989 34,585,400 +0.02%
1990 34,622,200 +0.11%
1991 34,502,600 -0.35%
1992 52,318,200 +51.64%
1993 59,384,100 +13.51%
1994 65,812,000 +10.82%
1995 66,930,700 +1.7%
1996 70,673,600 +5.59%
1997 65,652,200 -7.11%
1998 67,365,900 +2.61%
1999 67,328,200 -0.06%
2000 68,962,200 +2.43%
2001 70,650,000 +2.45%
2002 71,731,600 +1.53%
2003 73,080,000 +1.88%
2004 83,521,100 +14.29%
2005 86,946,800 +4.1%
2006 87,881,800 +1.08%
2007 91,466,700 +4.08%
2008 103,958,400 +13.66%
2009 109,647,700 +5.47%
2010 111,629,000 +1.81%
2011 118,792,200 +6.42%
2012 126,898,800 +6.82%
2013 128,298,700 +1.1%
2014 134,522,000 +4.85%
2015 142,057,000 +5.6%
2016 142,659,000 +0.42%
2017 142,585,000 -0.05%
2018 214,100,000 +50.16%
2019 239,900,000 +12.05%
2020 227,500,000 -5.17%
2021 229,600,000 +0.92%
2022 229,546,100 -0.02%
2023 229,729,300 +0.08%
2024 230,600,000 +0.38%
2025 234,100,000 +1.52%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:12