Evergy(US:EVRG) 智通财经网·2025-11-12 07:01Core Viewpoint - Citigroup has raised the target price for Evergy Inc. (EVRG.US) from $79 to $89 while maintaining a "Buy" rating, citing clearer information on the company's growing data center load from its Q3 earnings call [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Evergy reported progress in partnerships with two major data center clients, signing service agreements totaling approximately $200 million, which are expected to generate about 600 megawatts of peak demand by 2029 [1] - The company has adjusted its load growth forecast to a compound annual growth rate of 4%-5% due to these developments [1] - Evergy has also introduced a third data center project, indicating significant advancements in early agreements and project expansions [1] Group 2: Financial Guidance - Evergy has narrowed its adjusted EPS guidance for 2025 to a range of $3.92 to $4.02, impacted by lower-than-expected summer temperatures [2] - The management emphasized the company's long-term fundamentals remain strong, supported by what they describe as "generational economic development opportunities" and the necessary investments to achieve this growth [2] - On November 6, the company announced a 4% increase in its quarterly dividend, marking the 20th consecutive year of dividend growth [2]