CMS Energy Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

CMS Energy has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 6.7%, while the Integrated Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 7.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.1% per year. CMS Energy's return on equity is 10.9%, and it has net margins of 13.9%.

Key information

6.7%

Earnings growth rate

5.9%

EPS growth rate

Integrated Utilities Industry Growth5.1%
Revenue growth rate4.1%
Return on equity10.9%
Net Margin13.9%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

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

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

Recent 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

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

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How CMS Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:CMS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 247,4761,037-1720
30 Jun 247,406960-1750
31 Mar 247,354959-1790
31 Dec 237,462876-1800
30 Sep 237,790738-1860
30 Jun 238,141727-1950
31 Mar 238,506678-2020
31 Dec 228,596823-2050
30 Sep 228,351772-1980
30 Jun 228,052765-1840
31 Mar 227,690778-1720
31 Dec 217,329746-1650
30 Sep 217,023763-1490
30 Jun 216,805813-1380
31 Mar 216,629783-1280
31 Dec 206,418697-1180
30 Sep 206,486730-1130
30 Jun 206,525731-1060
31 Mar 206,588696-990
31 Dec 196,624631-910
30 Sep 196,879621-900
30 Jun 196,932583-900
31 Mar 196,979629-890
31 Dec 186,873657-900
30 Sep 186,822546-820
30 Jun 186,750549-630
31 Mar 186,707502-450
31 Dec 176,583460-240
30 Sep 176,445540-200
30 Jun 176,505554-280
31 Mar 176,427586-340
31 Dec 166,399551-410
30 Sep 166,268580-310
30 Jun 166,167542-200
31 Mar 166,146485-100
31 Dec 156,456523150
30 Sep 156,70551300
30 Jun 156,64945900
31 Mar 156,76747500
31 Dec 147,17947700
30 Sep 147,15748300
30 Jun 147,17251500
31 Mar 147,11051200
31 Dec 136,56645200

Quality Earnings: CMS has a large one-off gain of $221.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: CMS's current net profit margins (13.9%) are higher than last year (9.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CMS's earnings have grown by 6.7% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CMS's earnings growth over the past year (40.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (6.7% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CMS earnings growth over the past year (40.5%) exceeded the Integrated Utilities industry 8.7%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CMS's Return on Equity (10.9%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/17 08:39
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/17 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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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