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CMS Stock Chart & Stats
$74.70
$0.19(0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$74.70
$0.19(0.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$68.64 - $80.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume40.64K
Average Volume (3M)3.27M
Market Cap
$23.32B
Enterprise Value$43.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$241.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta-0.04
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.13Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.38
Shares Outstanding313,577,150
10 Day Avg. Volume3,587,534
30 Day Avg. Volume3,273,984
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.48
Price to Book (P/B)2.30
Price to Sales (P/S)2.46
P/FCF Ratio-13.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$80.90Price Target Upside8.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)3.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Rate-base Growth (utility Capex)A $24B regulated utility investment plan that targets 10.5% compounded rate-base growth supports durable, rate‑based earnings. Regulated returns on invested capital provide predictable long‑term cash flows and revenue recovery through rate cases, underpinning multi‑year growth in utility income.
Strategic Simplification Reduces Funding NeedShifting away from nonutility renewables and retaining Michigan assets materially reduces discretionary capex and parent funding needs. This simplifies business mix toward regulated utility earnings, lowering cash volatility and long‑term financing pressure while concentrating returns in rate‑regulated assets.
Manageable Leverage And Steady ROEThe balance sheet reflects a typical regulated utility capital structure: elevated but sector‑normal leverage and consistent ROE near 11%. That profile supports continued access to capital markets for regulated investment while maintaining stable returns, giving moderate financial flexibility for long‑term infrastructure programs.
Bears Say
Deepening Negative Free Cash FlowPersistently large and worsening negative free cash flow means internal cash generation does not cover capex, increasing reliance on external financing. Over multiple years this can raise financing costs, constrain self‑funding of rate‑base growth, and heighten dilution or leverage risk if capital needs remain elevated.
Material Remaining Equity Financing NeedAn expected ~$3.0B of remaining equity issuance over the plan period creates execution and dilution risk. Dependence on equity markets to fund regulated capex increases exposure to timing and market conditions and could influence capital structure, credit metrics, and shareholder dilution across the medium term.
Uncertain NorthStar Sale Timing/executionProjected funding relief depends on sales of NorthStar assets; uncertainty in timing and proceeds could delay or reduce expected cash and financing benefits. Execution risk on asset dispositions can leave the company more exposed to the higher capex and funding profile it is seeking to shrink, affecting multi‑year plans.
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CMS FAQ
What was CMS Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
CMS Energy lowest stock price was $68.64 and its highest was $80.36 in the past 12 months.
What is CMS Energy’s market cap?
CMS Energy’s market cap is $23.32B.
When is CMS Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
CMS Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were CMS Energy’s earnings last quarter?
CMS Energy released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.359 by $0.011.
Is CMS Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CMS Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CMS Energy pay dividends?
CMS Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.57 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.08%. See more information on CMS Energy dividends here
What is CMS Energy’s EPS estimate?
CMS Energy’s EPS estimate is 1.13.
How many shares outstanding does CMS Energy have?
CMS Energy has 313,577,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to CMS Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CMS Energy reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.359. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.135%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CMS Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CMS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
CMS Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$80.90 (8.30% Upside)
$80.90 (8.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CMS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 166.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $222.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CMS Energy
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and NorthStar Clean Energy. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 263 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,619 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 18 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,854 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 10,027 miles of underground distribution lines; and 1,102 substations. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,337 miles of transmission lines; 14 gas storage fields; 28,433 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The NorthStar Clean Energy segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. The company serves 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers, including residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.
CMS Company Deck
CMS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents several meaningful strategic positives: reaffirmed 2026 guidance and introduced 2027 guidance, a clear simplification to a utility-focused model, a large $24B utility capital plan with 10.5% rate base growth, improved parent financing and tangible cash-flow retention from Michigan assets. Near-term challenges include storm-related costs, weather variability, remaining equity financing needs (~$3.0B) and timing/ execution risk around NorthStar asset sales and local zoning for data center projects. On balance, the strategic actions and strong utility fundamentals are presented as outweighing near-term operational and execution risks.View all CMS earnings summariesCMS Revenue Breakdown
66.03% Electric Utility
29.20% Gas Utility
4.78% NorthStar Clean Energy
CMS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$80.90
▲(8.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
30.10% Mutual Funds
3.69% Other Institutional Investors
35.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors