Evergy stock falls 1.7 percent ahead of the open

Evergy stock fell 1.7 percent on September 23, 2026, closing at USD 78.91, as the utility sector was pressured by rising Treasury yields and interest rate expectations. The broader S&P 500 also declined by 0.75 percent. Higher yields tend to negatively impact dividend-paying sectors like utilities, influencing market sentiment for the upcoming trading session.