Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.62
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
71.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
22 years
EVRG Dividend Income Check
Safety
71.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
EVRG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$2.62
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout71.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR5.0%
5Y CAGR5.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return27.6%
5Y Total Return52.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,20610Y ago$18,68220Y ago$54,260
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
EVRG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
EVRG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Evergy, Inc. distributes 71.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
EVRG has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, EVRG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 52.1%, with dividends contributing 20.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $18,682 today.
EVRG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$12.60
Avg/Payment$0.6300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026Latest | $0.6950 | — | 3.28% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.6950 | — | 3.33% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.6950 | ↑ +4.1% | 3.56% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.6675 | — | 3.69% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.6675 | — | 4.02% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.6675 | — | 4.03% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.6675 | ↑ +3.9% | 4.02% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.6425 | — | 4.44% | Sep 20, 2024 |
EVRG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
71.7% payout
Streak
22Y
5.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $19.0B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 22 | Watch |
 WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $36.5B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 22 | Watch |
3rd  OGEOGE Energy Corp. | $9.8B | 3.6% | 72.6% | 19 | Watch |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.3B | 3.8% | 89.1% | 18 | At Risk |
1st  AVAAvista Corporation | $3.3B | 4.9% | 82.4% | 23 | Watch |
 XELXcel Energy Inc. | $48.3B | 2.8% | 63.5% | 22 | Watch |
 DTEDTE Energy Company | $30.7B | 2.9% | 59.6% | 16 | Sustainable |
 CMSCMS Energy Corporati… | $22.7B | 3.0% | 61.9% | 18 | Watch |
EVRG Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.39 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $2.70 | 3.9% | 4 | $3.66 | 73.7% | 1.36x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $2.59 | 4.6% | 4 | $3.79 | 68.5% | 1.46x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $2.48 | 6.4% | 4 | $3.17 | 78.2% | 1.28x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $2.33 | 7.0% | 4 | $3.27 | 71.3% | 1.40x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $2.18 | 6.2% | 4 | $3.83 | 56.9% | 1.76x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $2.05 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.72 | 75.4% | 1.33x | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.93 | 11.2% | 4 | $2.79 | 69.2% | 1.45x | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $1.73 | 8.4% | 4 | $2.50 | 69.4% | 1.44x | 3.2% |
| 2017 | $1.60 | 5.3% | 4 | $2.27 | 70.5% | 1.42x | 3.0% |
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EVRG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EVRG stock.
How much dividend does EVRG pay per share?
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.62 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is EVRG's next ex-dividend date?
EVRG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. EVRG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is EVRG's dividend safe?
EVRG's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +71.7% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is EVRG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Evergy, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does EVRG pay dividends?
Evergy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.62 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in EVRG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in EVRG five years ago would be worth approximately $15,206 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is EVRG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
EVRG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.