NYSE:CMS CMS Energy (CMS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $68.01 -0.30 (-0.44%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$67.96▼$68.7850-Day Range$58.70▼$69.1652-Week Range$49.87▼$69.66Volume1.75 million shsAverage Volume2.31 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.31 billionP/E Ratio20.73Dividend Yield3.03%Price Target$67.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get CMS Energy alerts: Email Address CMS Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.64 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.0% Downside$67.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.73% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.32Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.99Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$243,451 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.41%From $3.33 to $3.61 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.30 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector24th out of 93 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry6th out of 18 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCMS Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageCMS Energy has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about CMS Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.73% of the outstanding shares of CMS Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCMS Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in CMS Energy has recently decreased by 0.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCMS Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 2.98%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCMS Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of CMS Energy is 62.80%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, CMS Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.06% next year. This indicates that CMS Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about CMS Energy's dividend. Previous Next 0.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreCMS Energy has received a -65.96% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of CMS Energy in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Electricity produced with coal", "Natural gas distribution services", and "Electricity distribution services of electricity produced with fossil fuels" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for CMS Energy is -7.32. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCMS Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.99. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for CMS Energy this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest9 people have searched for CMS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 4 people have added CMS Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -92% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, CMS Energy insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $243,451.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.40% of the stock of CMS Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions93.57% of the stock of CMS Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about CMS Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for CMS Energy are expected to grow by 8.41% in the coming year, from $3.33 to $3.61 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of CMS Energy is 20.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of CMS Energy is 20.73, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 89.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioCMS Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.70. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCMS Energy has a P/B Ratio of 2.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about CMS Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss RatingsWhat is Nvidia’s New $1 Trillion SuperProject?Taiwan Semiconductor, a partner of Nvidia’s for more than two decades, has seen its shares explode as much as 4,744%. Now, if you’re like everybody else, you want to know what Nvidia’s doing next … and who they’re going to partner with …Find out details on these three critical Nvidia partners immediately. About CMS Energy Stock (NYSE:CMS)CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 208 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,428 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 19 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,474 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 9,395 miles of underground distribution lines; 1,093 substations; and 3 battery facilities. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,392 miles of transmission lines; 15 gas storage fields; 28,065 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The Enterprises segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. It 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.Read More CMS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CMS Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Trading Up 0.3% Following Analyst UpgradeAugust 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Trading Up 0.2% on Analyst UpgradeSeptember 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…August 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCMS Energy (CMS) Gets a Buy from Bank of America SecuritiesAugust 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Price Target Increased to $73.00 by Analysts at Bank of AmericaAugust 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) a year ago would have delivered you a 23% gainAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Shares Up 0.9% Following Analyst UpgradeAugust 28, 2024 | marketwatch.comCMS Energy Corp. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsSeptember 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Ex-CIA Advisor: “This is How Kamala will Rig the Election”A former CIA advisor with close ties to the White House… Has just released this shocking expose on Kamala’s plan to stop Trump. Every American needs to prepare now…August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Price Target Increased to $63.00 by Analysts at Morgan StanleyAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) PT Raised to $63.00August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMorgan Stanley Increases CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) Price Target to $63.00August 24, 2024 | marketwatch.comCMS Energy Corp. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitorsAugust 22, 2024 | marketwatch.comCMS Energy Corp. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms marketAugust 19, 2024 | msn.comFoxconn plans energy storage unit in IndiaAugust 18, 2024 | msn.comFocus on green energy as Malaysian PM arrives in India todayAugust 18, 2024 | msn.comFoxconn working on plans to set up battery energy storage system unit in IndiaAugust 18, 2024 | msn.comFoxconn to establish battery energy storage system unit in IndiaSee More Headlines Receive CMS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for CMS Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/25/2024Ex-Dividend for 8/30 Dividend8/02/2024Dividend Payable8/30/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:CMS CUSIP12589610 CIK811156 Webwww.cmsenergy.com Phone(517) 788-0550Fax517-788-1859Employees8,356Year Founded1987Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$67.33 High Stock Price Target$75.00 Low Stock Price Target$62.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.64 Research Coverage14 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.28 Trailing P/E Ratio20.73 Forward P/E Ratio20.42 P/E Growth2.7Net Income$887 million Net Margins13.10% Pretax Margin14.11% Return on Equity12.25% Return on Assets2.92% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.80 Current Ratio1.18 Quick Ratio0.87 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.41 billion Price / Sales2.74 Cash Flow$7.14 per share Price / Cash Flow9.53 Book Value$27.84 per share Price / Book2.44Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares298,635,000Free Float297,440,000Market Cap$20.31 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.40 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Garrick J. Rochow (Age 49)President, CEO & Director Comp: $3.6MMr. Rejji P. Hayes (Age 49)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.82MMr. LeeRoy Wells Jr. (Age 45)Senior Vice President of Operations Comp: $1.16MMr. Shaun M. Johnson J.D. (Age 45)Senior VP & General Counsel Comp: $1.26MMr. Brandon J. Hofmeister (Age 47)Senior Vice President of Sustainability & External Affairs Comp: $1.12MMr. Scott B. McIntosh (Age 48)Chief Accounting Officer, Controller & VP Mr. Brian F. Rich (Age 49)Senior VP of Customer Experience & Technology and Chief Customer Officer Comp: $1.06MMr. Jim G. BeecheyVP of IT & Security and Chief Information OfficerMr. Jason M. Shore (Age 47)Treasurer and VP of Finance & Investor Relations Ms. Melissa M. Gleespen (Age 56)VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPG&ENYSE:PCGSempraNYSE:SREDominion EnergyNYSE:DPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGConsolidated EdisonNYSE:EDView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 25,929 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.009%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 678 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.008%Cetera Investment AdvisersBought 1,631 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.009%Truist Financial CorpBought 169,160 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.246%Advisory Alpha LLCBought 878 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy CMS Energy Stock? CMS Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CMS Energy Co.: CMS Energy Co. has consistently increased its dividend payout over the years, providing investors with a reliable income stream. The current dividend yield of 3.01% is attractive for income-oriented investors. Analysts have given CMS Energy Co. positive ratings, with an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $67.33, indicating potential for stock price appreciation. The company's recent earnings report showed a positive EPS of $0.66 for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate, reflecting strong financial performance. CMS Energy Co. operates in the energy sector, which is essential and relatively stable, providing a defensive investment option for risk-averse investors. With a 12-month low of $49.87 and a 12-month high of $67.77, CMS Energy Co.'s stock has shown resilience and potential for capital gains. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in CMS Energy Co. for these reasons: The recent dividend cut by CMS Energy Co. may raise concerns among investors about the company's financial health and future dividend sustainability. Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock market can be volatile, and there is always a level of uncertainty in stock price movements, which may pose risks to investors. The company's revenue in the last quarter was below the consensus estimate, indicating potential challenges in revenue growth and overall business performance. While the dividend yield is attractive, the dividend payout ratio of 62.80% suggests that a significant portion of earnings is distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth. Investing in the energy sector comes with regulatory and environmental risks, which could impact CMS Energy Co.'s operations and profitability in the long term. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these CMS Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. CMS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CMS shares performed this year? CMS Energy's stock was trading at $58.07 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CMS stock has increased by 17.1% and is now trading at $68.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were CMS Energy's earnings last quarter? CMS Energy Co. (NYSE:CMS) posted its earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The utilities provider reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.63 by $0.03. The company's revenue was up 3.3% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. What is John G. Russell's approval rating as CMS Energy's CEO? 5 employees have rated CMS Energy Chief Executive Officer John G. Russell on Glassdoor.com. John G. Russell has an approval rating of 60% among the company's employees. This puts John G. Russell in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Does CMS Energy have any subsidiaries? CMS Energy subsidiaries include these companies: Petal Gas Storage Co, Hydra-Co Enterprises, Beeland Group LLC, CMS Capital L.L.C., CMS Electric & Gas L.L.C., CMS Energy Resource Management Company, CMS Engineering Co., and more. Who are CMS Energy's major shareholders? CMS Energy's top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.31%), American Century Companies Inc. (0.54%), Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (0.54%) and iA Global Asset Management Inc. (0.52%). Insiders that own company stock include John G Russell, Brian F Rich, Brandon J Hofmeister, Shaun M Johnson, Catherine A Hendrian, Dhenuvakonda Rao Venkat, Scott B Mcintosh and Jon E Barfield. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of CMS Energy? Shares of CMS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of CMS Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CMS Energy investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), Comcast (CMCSA), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Dominion Energy (D). This page (NYSE:CMS) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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