WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - (Adds Outlook, dividend)
Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) released earnings for its second quarter that increased from last year
The company's earnings came in at $194.5M, or $0.84 per share. This compares with $185.3 million, or $0.81 per share, in last year's second quarter.
Excluding items, Evergy, Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $198.4M or $0.86 per share for the period.
Outlook:
For the fiscal 2022, the company reiterated its outlook for adjusted EPS of $3.43 to $3.63. Analysts, on average expect the company to post its full-year EPS at $3.55.
In addition, the firm reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS annual growth target of 6 percent to 8 percent through 2025, from the $3.30 midpoint of the original 2021 adjusted EPS guidance range.
The Board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.5725 per share, payable on September 20, to shareholders of record on August 19.
Evergy, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings (Q2): $194.5M. vs. $185.3 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q2): $0.84 vs. $0.81 last year.
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $3.43 to $3.63
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