CMS Energy Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

CMS Energy is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3.07% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

3.1%

Dividend yield

-2.3%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield0.7%
Future Dividend Yield3.5%
Dividend Growth-0.8%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per shareUS$2.060
Payout ratio58%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.515

Oct 25
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.515

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

Jul 26
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

May 07
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

Recent updates

Is CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) A Risky Investment?

Dec 18
Is CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) A Risky Investment?

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.515

Oct 25
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.515

Here's Why We Think CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Oct 14
Here's Why We Think CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Slowing Rates Of Return At CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Sep 18
Slowing Rates Of Return At CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Leave Little Room For Excitement

CMS Energy: A Strong Company, But At A High Price

Sep 10

We Think CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Sep 04
We Think CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Calculating The Fair Value Of CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS)

Aug 22
Calculating The Fair Value Of CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS)

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

Jul 26
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

CMS Energy Corporation's (NYSE:CMS) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Jun 24
CMS Energy Corporation's (NYSE:CMS) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

CMS Energy: A Midwest Utility Worth Buying

Jun 13

Is CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Using Too Much Debt?

Jun 06
Is CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Using Too Much Debt?

A Look At The Fair Value Of CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS)

May 22
A Look At The Fair Value Of CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS)

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

May 07
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.515

This Is Why Shareholders Will Hold Back On A Pay Rise For CMS Energy Corporation's (NYSE:CMS) CEO This Year

Apr 27
This Is Why Shareholders Will Hold Back On A Pay Rise For CMS Energy Corporation's (NYSE:CMS) CEO This Year

Returns At CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Apr 12
Returns At CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

CMS Energy: A Compelling Income And Growth Proposition Right Now

Apr 06

Do CMS Energy's (NYSE:CMS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Mar 22
Do CMS Energy's (NYSE:CMS) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Mar 01
CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky

Concerns Surrounding CMS Energy's (NYSE:CMS) Performance

Feb 15
Concerns Surrounding CMS Energy's (NYSE:CMS) Performance

CMS Energy Corporation Looks Strong Going Into Q4 Earnings

Jan 25

CMS Energy Corporation's (NYSE:CMS) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Jan 23
CMS Energy Corporation's (NYSE:CMS) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

CMS Energy: High Leverage A Concern, But Company Is Strong Financially

Nov 07

CMS Energy: Attractive Valuation And Total Return Potential

Jun 12

CMS Energy reports mixed Q4 earnings; raises FY23 EPS guidance and reaffirms lon-term EPS guidance

Feb 02

CMS Energy: This Michigan Utility Continues To Prove Its ESG Credentials

Jan 10

CMS Energy declares $0.46 dividend

Oct 21

CMS Energy declares $0.46 dividend

Jul 22

Why It's Time To Redeploy From CMS Energy

May 21

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CMS's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CMS's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

CMS Energy Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CMS dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CMS)3.1%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.4%
Industry Average (Integrated Utilities)3.5%
Analyst forecast (CMS) (up to 3 years)3.5%

Notable Dividend: CMS's dividend (3.07%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).

High Dividend: CMS's dividend (3.07%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.33%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (58%), CMS's dividend payments are covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: CMS is paying a dividend but the company has no free cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/17 16:15
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/17 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

CMS Energy Corporation is covered by 39 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jacob KilsteinArgus Research Company
David ParkerBaird
Daniel FordBarclays