Kansas City, Missouri-based Evergy, Inc. (EVRG), generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. Valued at $19.2 billion by market cap, the company generates electricity through coal, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, other renewable sources.
Shares of this utility company have underperformed the broader market over the past year. EVRG has gained 14.4% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 22.4%. However, in 2026, EVRG stock is up 15%, surpassing the SPX’s 13.3% rise on a YTD basis.
