CMS Energy Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 4/6
CMS Energy is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 3% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 29th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 8th May, 2026.
Key information
3.0%
Dividend yield
-2.9%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.1% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 3.4% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.2% |
| Next dividend pay date | 29 May 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 08 May 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 61% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
CMS: Michigan Regulatory Outcomes And Data Center Load Will Guide Execution
Analysts have nudged the CMS Energy fair value estimate higher to about $81.93 from $79.92, reflecting updated price targets that cluster around a more optimistic view on regulatory conditions, large load growth from data centers, and the company's capital plan. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CMS Energy clusters around a more constructive view of the company’s setup, even as some price targets have been fine tuned.CMS: Michigan Policy And Data Center Demand Will Shape Execution And Valuation
Analysts have nudged their average price targets on CMS Energy higher by a few dollars, now centering around the low $80s. They cite recent research that focuses on regulatory and political developments in Michigan, data center load growth, capital plans, and updated views on future P/E assumptions.CMS: Future Tradeoff Between Michigan Policy And Data Center Expansion Will Persist
Narrative Update The analyst price target for CMS Energy has edged higher by about $1, with analysts pointing to discussions around Michigan's regulatory and political backdrop, data center demand, capital plans, and future generation needs as key supports for their updated views. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on CMS Energy has centered on price target adjustments across several firms, paired with consistent focus on regulation in Michigan, large customer demand, and capital planning.CMS: Future Risk Reward Will Hinge On Michigan Regulation And Data Center Demand
Analysts have slightly raised their average price target on CMS Energy, reflecting a series of recent upward revisions in the $1 to $4 range that they attribute to discussions around regulation in Michigan, data center demand, the capital plan, and longer term growth drivers. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on CMS Energy point to a modestly higher valuation framework, with several firms adjusting price targets in a tight $1 to $4 band.CMS: Future Risk Reward Will Hinge On Earnings Execution And Dividend Policy
The analyst price target for CMS Energy in our framework has moved slightly higher to about $78.85 from $78.08, reflecting a series of updated Street targets around $79 to $80 as analysts factor in recent sector revisions, as well as their views on upcoming earnings and data center exposure. Analyst Commentary Street research on CMS Energy has centered on a cluster of target revisions in a relatively tight US$74 to US$80 range, as firms refresh their views ahead of upcoming earnings and reassess the sector.CMS: Balanced Earnings Execution And Dividend Policy Will Shape Future Risk Reward
The analyst price target for CMS Energy has shifted modestly higher to reflect a new fair value estimate of about $78. This change comes as analysts factor in a slightly stronger profit margin outlook and updated P/E assumptions, alongside a series of recent target changes from firms including BMO Capital, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, BofA and Barclays.CMS: Constructive Regulation And Execution Risks Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have adjusted their price target on CMS Energy to reflect a modest change in fair value to about $77 and a slightly lower assumed future P/E, citing a mix of updated views from recent research, including a $3 increase at one firm and an $8 reduction at another. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CMS Energy reflects a split view on how the current share price lines up with the new fair value estimate of about $77 and the slightly lower assumed future P/E.CMS Energy: Let This Utility Light Up Your Portfolio With Gains
Jan 26CMS: Constructive Michigan Regulation And Data Center Demand Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have inched their blended fair value estimate for CMS Energy to about $78.38 per share, reflecting slightly higher price targets in recent research that highlight steady earnings expectations, supportive regulatory outcomes in Michigan, and ongoing interest in utilities as the group gains more attention. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CMS Energy clusters around a mid to high $70s fair value range, with a mix of cautious and constructive views on both execution and valuation.CMS: Data Center Demand And Regulation Will Shape Future Load And Earnings Visibility
Analysts have nudged their average price target for CMS Energy slightly lower to about $78, reflecting a modestly higher long term growth outlook but slightly lower projected margins and valuation multiples, amid still supportive views on the company’s regulatory backdrop and load growth. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on CMS Energy remain balanced, with recent actions reflecting both recognition of the company’s solid execution and questions around how much of that strength is already captured in the share price.Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS)
Dec 13
CMS: Data Center Demand And Regulation Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for CMS Energy slightly higher to about $78.62 from $78.31, citing upwardly revised price targets supported by improving growth visibility, premium valuation expectations versus peers, and a constructive regulatory backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a broadly constructive stance on CMS Energy, with incremental price target increases anchored in expectations for solid execution, stable regulatory outcomes, and improving growth visibility across its service territory.CMS: Regulatory Decisions And Market Trends Will Shape Stable Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for CMS Energy, raising it from $76 to $79 per share. They cite steady growth prospects, constructive regulatory outcomes, and the company’s strong management within the utilities sector.CMS: Favorable Michigan Load Growth And Regulatory Backdrop Will Support Steady Utility Returns
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for CMS Energy from $77.58 to $78.31 per share, citing the company's resilient fundamentals, improved profit margins, and supportive regulatory environment. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research on CMS Energy presents a nuanced outlook, balancing positive expectations regarding the company’s growth prospects with caution surrounding industry dynamics and valuation considerations.Analysts Raise CMS Energy Price Target on Positive Michigan Trends and Regulatory Developments
Narrative Update on CMS Energy: Analyst Price Target Change Analysts have increased their price target for CMS Energy by $1.04 to $77.58, citing the company's strong management, favorable growth trends in Michigan, and positive regulatory developments that support premium valuation prospects. Analyst Commentary Street research coverage has highlighted both strengths and cautions regarding CMS Energy's outlook.Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS)
Aug 24Estimating The Fair Value Of CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS)
Jul 14CMS Energy Corporation's (NYSE:CMS) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing
Jun 26CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
May 11I'm Loading Up On Utilities Like CMS Energy
Jan 27CMS Energy: A Strong Company, But At A High Price
Sep 10CMS Energy: A Midwest Utility Worth Buying
Jun 13CMS Energy: A Compelling Income And Growth Proposition Right Now
Apr 06CMS Energy Corporation Looks Strong Going Into Q4 Earnings
Jan 25Upcoming Dividend Payment
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 |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (CMS) | 3.0% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Integrated Utilities) | 3.2% |
| Analyst forecast (CMS) (up to 3 years) | 3.4% |
Notable Dividend: CMS's dividend (3%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.4%).
High Dividend: CMS's dividend (3%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.23%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonable payout ratio (60.6%), 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
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 22:06 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CMS Energy Corporation is covered by 29 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| David Parker | Baird |
| Daniel Ford | Barclays |