American Century Companies Trims Evergy Stake

Investment firm sells nearly 38,000 shares of the utility company in Q3

Mar. 3, 2026 at 1:39am

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American Century Companies Inc. decreased its position in Evergy Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) by 1.2% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm sold 37,960 shares of the utility company's stock, leaving it with 3,130,654 shares worth $237,993,000 at the end of the reporting period.

Why it matters

This filing provides insight into the investment strategy of American Century Companies, one of Evergy's larger institutional shareholders. Tracking changes in major investors' positions can offer clues about the market's sentiment toward a stock.

The details

American Century Companies sold the Evergy shares as part of what appears to be portfolio rebalancing. The firm still owns a 1.36% stake in the utility company, making it one of Evergy's top institutional investors.

  • The share sale occurred in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

American Century Companies Inc.

An investment management firm that owns a sizable stake in Evergy Inc.

Evergy Inc.

A regulated electric utility that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to customers primarily across Kansas and western Missouri.

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The takeaway

This filing suggests American Century Companies is making modest adjustments to its Evergy position, likely as part of broader portfolio management rather than a major shift in its view of the utility company. Investors will continue to monitor changes in ownership among Evergy's institutional shareholders.