Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) Dividend
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) currently pays a dividend yield of 3.31%, distributing $2.75 per share annually ($0.69 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
EVRG has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
EVRG dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 3.31% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $2.75 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.69 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 22, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 12, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 72% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 22 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $83.17 |
What EVRG pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 3.31% yield, $10,000 invested in EVRG generates about $331.00 per year, or roughly $82.75 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $83.17, derived from the $2.75 annual dividend and the 3.31% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 12 | $33.10 | $8.27 |
| $5,000 | 60.1 | $165.50 | $41.38 |
| $10,000 | 120.2 | $331.00 | $82.75 |
| $25,000 | 300.6 | $827.50 | $206.87 |
| $100,000 | 1,202.3 | $3,310.00 | $827.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
EVRG dividend payment schedule
EVRG pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 22, 2026, with payment on September 12, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Evergy, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | September 12, 2026 | $0.69 | Confirmed |
| November 22, 2026 | December 13, 2026 | $0.69 | Projected |
| February 22, 2027 | March 15, 2027 | $0.69 | Projected |
| May 22, 2027 | June 12, 2027 | $0.69 | Projected |
To collect a EVRG dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How EVRG's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. EVRG's 3.31% is 0.44 percentage points below that median, ranking 314th of 584 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 26 names, the median yield is 3.21% — putting EVRG above its sector.
Its 22-year run of dividend increases ranks 48th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
EVRG pays out roughly 72% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, EVRG distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
EVRG dividend FAQ
When is the next EVRG ex-dividend date?
The next EVRG ex-dividend date is August 22, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 12, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is EVRG's dividend yield?
EVRG currently yields 3.31%, based on $2.75 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does EVRG pay dividends?
EVRG pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.69 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of EVRG generate?
At the current 3.31% yield, $10,000 invested in EVRG would produce roughly $331.00 per year, or about $82.75 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has EVRG increased its dividend?
Yes — EVRG has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
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