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Dec 31, 2022

Evergy Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Evergy's Q4 2022 earnings decreased compared to the previous year, but adjusted EPS increased. The company issued 2023 EPS guidance and reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS growth target.

Key Takeaways

Evergy reported Q4 2022 GAAP earnings of $7.5 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to $53.4 million, or $0.23 per share, for Q4 2021. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) were $69 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to $33 million, or $0.14 per share, in Q4 2021. The company issued 2023 GAAP and adjusted EPS guidance of $3.55 to $3.75 and reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6% to 8% through 2025.

Q4 2022 GAAP earnings were $7.5 million, or $0.03 per share.

Q4 2022 adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) were $69 million, or $0.30 per share.

The company issued 2023 GAAP and adjusted EPS guidance of $3.55 to $3.75.

Evergy reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6% to 8% through 2025.

Total Revenue
$1.28B
Previous year: $1.12B
+14.1%
EPS
$0.3
Previous year: $0.16
+87.5%
Dividend per share
$0.613
Gross Profit
$459M
Previous year: $460M
+-0.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$25.2M
Previous year: $26.2M
-3.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$228M
Previous year: -$262M
-13.1%
Total Assets
$29.5B
Previous year: $28.5B
+3.4%

Evergy

Evergy

Forward Guidance

The Company issued its 2023 GAAP EPS guidance range of $3.55 to $3.75, along with its 2023 adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) guidance range of $3.55 to $3.75. Additionally, the Company reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) annual growth target of 6% to 8% through 2025 from the $3.30 midpoint of the original 2021 adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) guidance range.

Positive Outlook

  • 2023 GAAP EPS guidance range of $3.55 to $3.75
  • 2023 adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) guidance range of $3.55 to $3.75
  • Reaffirmed long-term adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) annual growth target of 6% to 8% through 2025
  • Focus on operational excellence to provide savings
  • Capital investment plan to modernize grid

Challenges Ahead

  • Reliance on regulatory outcomes for rate reviews
  • Exposure to weather-related demand fluctuations
  • Dependence on wholesale electricity and natural gas markets
  • Potential for physical and cybersecurity breaches
  • Impact of changing expectations of stakeholders