Evergy, Inc. EVRG is set to release second-quarter 2021 results on Aug 5, before the market opens. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 17%.Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to get reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Factors to ConsiderEvergy is likely to have witnessed consistent growth in demand from the residential space along with improvement from the commercial and industrial customers during the to-be-reported quarter. The company’s cost-management initiatives might also benefit its results. Besides, a steady rise in customer volumes and efforts to enhance the reliability of its services are likely to positively impact the upcoming release.ExpectationThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings per share is pegged at 74 cents, indicating an 8.8% increase from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure.Quantitative Model PredictionOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Evergy this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That is not the case here as you will see below.Evergy Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Evergy Inc. price-eps-surprise | Evergy Inc. QuoteEarnings ESP: Evergy has an Earnings ESP is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: Evergy currently has a Zacks Rank #3.Stocks to ConsiderHere are some players worth considering from the same sector with the right combination of elements to deliver an earnings beat in the upcoming releases.Devon Energy Corporation DVN is set to release second-quarter results on Aug 3. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.15% and a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Ecopetrol S.A. EC is set to release second-quarter results on Aug 3. It has an Earnings ESP of +25.53% and a Zacks Rank of 3, currently.EOG Resources, Inc. EOG is set to release second-quarter results on Aug 4. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.50% and is presently Zacks #1 Ranked. 5 Stocks Set to Double Each was hand-picked by a Zacks expert as the #1 favorite stock to gain +100% or more in 2021. Each comes from a different sector and has unique qualities and catalysts that could fuel exceptional growth. Most of the stocks in this report are flying under Wall Street radar, which provides a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Today, See These 5 Potential Home Runs >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Devon Energy Corporation (DVN): Free Stock Analysis Report EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG): Free Stock Analysis Report Ecopetrol S.A. (EC): Free Stock Analysis Report Evergy Inc. (EVRG): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research