Evergy Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Analysts see potential upside for the utility company's stock price

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:58am

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Evergy Inc. (NASDAQ:EVRG) has received a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating from the ten brokerages covering the stock, according to a report from Marketbeat. The analysts' average 12-month price target for the stock is $87.75.

Why it matters

Evergy is a major electric utility serving customers in Kansas and western Missouri. The 'Moderate Buy' rating and positive analyst sentiment suggest the company's stock may have room to rise, which could be of interest to investors in the utility sector.

The details

The analysts' ratings break down as follows: three have a 'hold' recommendation, six have a 'buy' recommendation, and one has issued a 'strong buy' recommendation on Evergy's stock. Several analysts have increased their price targets for the company in recent research reports.

  • Evergy reported its latest quarterly earnings on January 31, 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.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The 'Moderate Buy' rating and positive analyst sentiment on Evergy's stock suggests the utility company may have potential upside for investors, though the stock's performance will ultimately depend on the company's ability to execute on its business strategy and navigate the regulatory environment in its service area.