Vanguard (EVRG) holds 12.3M Evergy shares, 5.35% stake reported

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Evergy Inc ownership filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management reports beneficial ownership of 12,301,824 shares of Evergy common stock, representing 5.35% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows sole voting power over 27,914 shares and sole dispositive power over 12,301,824 shares.

The filing notes these shares are held on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts and lists the reporting person as Vanguard Portfolio Management with address in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 12,301,824 shares Percent of class: 5.35% Sole voting power: 27,914 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 12,301,824 shares Amount beneficially owned listed in Item 4(a)

Percent of class 5.35% Percent of class reported in Item 4(b)

Sole voting power 27,914 shares Sole power to vote listed in Item 4(c)(i)

Sole dispositive power 12,301,824 shares Sole power to dispose listed in Item 4(c)(iii)

Reporting period 03/31/2026 Date associated with CUSIP and reporting period

Key Terms

Schedule 13G, beneficial ownership, dispositive power, sole voting power, +1 more

5 terms

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Name of form: SCHEDULE 13G; beneficial ownership report"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

beneficial ownership financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 12301824; Percent of class: 5.35 %"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 12301824"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

sole voting power regulatory

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 27914"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

Investment Company Act regulatory

"investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

The Investment Company Act is a law that sets rules for businesses whose main activity is managing and selling pooled money, such as mutual funds and other investment funds. It matters to investors because it requires clear reporting, limits managers from putting their own interests ahead of clients, and mandates safekeeping and oversight of assets—similar to safety inspections and traffic rules that help keep shared vehicles reliable and trustworthy.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Evergy Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

30034W106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 30034W106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Vanguard Portfolio Management

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 27,914.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 12,301,824.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

12,301,824.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.35 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and the following affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC or business divisions of such affiliates: Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. This Schedule 13G includes securities held by Vanguard funds, or sleeves thereof, over which Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC exercises dispositive power, in addition to securities held by clients over which the affiliates or business divisions of such affiliates indicated above exercise dispositive and/or voting power. This Schedule 13G does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other subsidiaries or affiliates of Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC, or business divisions of such subsidiaries whose ownership of securities is disaggregated from that of the reporting business unit in accordance with such release.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Evergy Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1200 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Vanguard Portfolio Management
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 30034W106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 12301824
(b)	Percent of class: 5.35 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 27914
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 12301824
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Vanguard Portfolio Management, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Vanguard Portfolio Management

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	04/29/2026

FAQ

What does Vanguard's Schedule 13G mean for EVRG (Evergy)?

It means Vanguard reports passive ownership of 12,301,824 Evergy shares (5.35%). The filing indicates Vanguard acts in a passive investment capacity and holds these shares through funds and managed accounts, with dispositive authority exercised by Vanguard Portfolio Management.

How many Evergy shares does Vanguard beneficially own according to the filing?

Vanguard beneficially owns 12,301,824 shares of Evergy common stock. The filing states this represents 5.35% of the class and shows sole dispositive power over the full 12,301,824 shares as of 03/31/2026.

What voting and dispositive powers does Vanguard report for EVRG shares?

Vanguard reports sole voting power for 27,914 shares and sole dispositive power for 12,301,824 shares. The filing attributes dispositive authority to Vanguard Portfolio Management and notes affiliated Vanguard entities hold securities on behalf of funds and accounts.

Is Vanguard the owner or holding on behalf of others for EVRG shares?

Vanguard holds the shares on behalf of Vanguard funds and managed accounts. Item 6 explains the shares are owned on behalf of others under investment-management arrangements and no single other person holds more than 5% of the class.