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Evergy (EVRG) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

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Evergy Inc. (EVRG - Free Report) is slated to release fourth-quarter 2022 financial results on Feb 24, before market open. Evergy’s earnings per share in the last reported quarter were 6.4% better than expectations.

Let’s see how things have shaped up before the upcoming earnings announcement.

Factors to Consider

Evergy’s fourth-quarter earnings are expected to have benefited from the new rates that became effective in Missouri during the last month of the quarter. In addition, the higher transmission margins are expected to boost fourth-quarter earnings.

However, higher interest expenses are likely to offset some positives.

Expectations

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter 2022 earnings per share is pegged at 22 cents, indicating an increase of 37.5% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter 2022 revenues is pegged at $1.16 billion, indicating an increase of 3.39% from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.

What the Quantitative Model Predicts

Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Evergy this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that is not the case here, as you will see below.

Evergy Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

Evergy Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

Evergy Inc. price-eps-surprise | Evergy Inc. Quote

Earnings ESP: Evergy has an Earnings ESP of -39.55%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Zacks Rank: Currently, EVRG carries a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Stocks to Consider

Investors can consider the following players that have the right combination of elements to beat earnings in this reporting cycle.

NiSource Inc. (NI - Free Report) is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it reports fourth-quarter results on Feb 22, before market open. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.03% and a Zacks Rank #2 at present.

NI’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth is pegged at 6.82%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2023 earnings per share (EPS) is $1.55, implying a year-over-year increase of 6.44%.

Edison International (EIX - Free Report) is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it reports fourth-quarter results on Feb 23, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.25% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.

EIX’s long-term earnings growth is pegged at 2.97%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2023 EPS is $4.76, implying a year-over-year increase of 4.12%.

Sempra Energy (SRE - Free Report) is likely to come up with an earnings beat when it reports fourth-quarter results on Feb 28, before market open. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.01% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present.

SRE’s long-term earnings growth is pegged at 5.71%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2023 EPS is $8.96, implying a year-over-year increase of 0.7%.

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