Evergy Hits New 52-Week High

Analysts See More Upside for the Utility Stock

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Evergy Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) reached a new 52-week high of $85.23 during trading on Wednesday, with the stock closing at $84.41. The surge in the utility company's stock price comes as analysts have raised their price targets, citing the company's strong financial performance and growth prospects.

Why it matters

Evergy's new 52-week high reflects growing investor confidence in the company's ability to navigate the evolving energy landscape and deliver consistent returns. As a major utility provider in Kansas and western Missouri, Evergy's performance is closely watched by the investment community and can signal broader trends in the sector.

The details

Several research analysts have increased their price targets for Evergy, with Mizuho setting a target of $82.00, Wells Fargo & Company raising their target to $83.00, and Citigroup boosting their target to $95.00. The analysts cited Evergy's solid financial results, including a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.27, a quick ratio of 0.27, and a current ratio of 0.49. The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.695 per share, representing a 3.3% yield.

  • Evergy hit a new 52-week high of $85.23 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The stock closed at $84.41 on March 4, 2026.

The players

Evergy Inc.

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

Mizuho

A research firm that set a price target of $82.00 for Evergy.

Wells Fargo & Company

A research firm that raised its price target for Evergy to $83.00.

Citigroup

A research firm that increased its price target for Evergy to $95.00.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Evergy's new 52-week high and the positive analyst sentiment surrounding the stock suggest that the utility company is well-positioned to capitalize on the evolving energy landscape and continue delivering value to its shareholders.