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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | | |
Evergy Announces 2020 Second Quarter Results
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• | GAAP EPS of $0.59; Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) of $0.68 |
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• | Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.505 |
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• | Issues 2020 GAAP EPS Guidance of $2.66 to $2.86; Adjusted EPS Guidance of $2.90 to $3.10 |
KANSAS CITY, MO., August 5, 2020 - Evergy, Inc. (NYSE: EVRG) today announced second quarter 2020 earnings of $133 million, or $0.59 per share, compared with earnings of $140 million, or $0.57 per share, for the second quarter of 2019.
Evergy’s adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) and adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) were $154 million and $0.68, respectively, in the second quarter of 2020 compared with $140 million and $0.58, respectively, in the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) and adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) are reconciled to GAAP earnings in the financial table included in this release.
Second quarter earnings per share were driven higher by favorable weather and lower operations and maintenance expense due to continued cost management and fewer shares outstanding. These benefits were partially offset by the impact of COVID-19 on sales and an adjustment to account for a new Kansas tax law that makes electric utilities income tax-exempt.
“Our team’s unwavering focus on safety, customer service and efficient operations contributed to positive results in the quarter,” said Terry Bassham, Evergy president and chief executive officer. “As we continue to navigate an unprecedented environment, employee and public safety, and ensuring our customers receive reliable energy remain priorities. We enhanced our community giving and introduced flexible payment options to help our customers and communities during these challenging times.”
2020 Outlook
In a separate press release issued today, the Company announced its new Sustainability Transformation Plan to drive increased value and benefits for the Company’s stakeholders. Including the contributions from this plan, Evergy expects 2020 GAAP EPS of $2.66 to $2.86 and 2020 adjusted EPS of $2.90 to $3.10. Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) is reconciled to GAAP EPS in the financial table included in this release.
Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.505 per share payable on September 21, 2020. The dividends are payable to shareholders of record as of August 20, 2020.
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The following information was filed by Westar Energy Inc Ks on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-Q Quarterly Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.