Evergy (EVRG) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $2.78
- Forward yield
- 3.36%
- Payout ratio
- 69.2%
- Growth streak
- 2 years
Evergy pays a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of August 18, 2026 and was paid on September 18, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $2.78 per share, a yield of about 3.51% at a share price of $79.17.
The table begins in March 2023 and shows a steady annual rhythm. Evergy has raised its dividend once a year, each time with the payment that goes ex-dividend in late November. The rate went from $0.61 to $0.64 in November 2023, then to $0.67 in November 2024 and $0.70 in November 2025. Each raise was three cents, or roughly 4.5% to 4.9%. Since early 2023, the quarterly rate has grown about 15%. Payments by calendar year rose from $2.47 in 2023 to $2.59 in 2024 and $2.71 in 2025. The company has increased its dividend for two consecutive years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in late November 2026 and be paid around December 19. That is the payment where past raises have appeared.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | $0.70 |
| May 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $0.70 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.70 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.70 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | $0.67 |
| May 8, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.67 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.67 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 21, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | $0.67 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | $0.64 |
| May 9, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.64 |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.64 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | $0.64 |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 20, 2023 | $0.61 |
| May 5, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 | $0.61 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 | $0.61 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Evergy (EVRG) pay a dividend?
Yes. Evergy pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.70 per share.
What is EVRG's dividend yield?
Evergy paid $2.78 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 3.36% at the last price of $82.67. Click here to learn more
When is EVRG's most recent ex-dividend date?
Evergy's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 18, 2026, payable on Sep 18, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has EVRG been raising its dividend?
Yes — Evergy has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive calendar years.
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