EVRG Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Evergy, Inc. (EVRG) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with EVRG's current 3.41% yield and 4.4% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 3.41%
Annual Dividend: $2.78 per share
Share Price: $81.54
Payout Ratio: 67.4%
EVRG DRIP Calculator
Model EVRG dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.4% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in EVRG 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in EVRG on 2016-09-30 would be worth $2,067.33 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 106.7%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,832.21 (83.2% return). Reinvesting dividends added $235.12 in extra value.
Starting share price: $56.75 — Current share price: $81.54
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is EVRG's current dividend yield?
- EVRG (Evergy, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 3.41%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $341 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much EVRG do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from EVRG at its current yield of 3.41%, you would need approximately $351,906 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does EVRG pay monthly dividends?
- No, EVRG pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is EVRG's dividend safe?
- EVRG's payout ratio is 67.4%, which is moderate. While the dividend is currently sustainable, there's less room for earnings fluctuations compared to lower payout ratios.
- What is EVRG's dividend growth rate?
- EVRG's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.4% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in EVRG 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in EVRG on 2016-09-30 would be worth approximately $2,067.33 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 106.7% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,832.21 — meaning DRIP added $235.12 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the EVRG dividend page.