CMS Energy (CMS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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CMS Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
9

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CMS Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for CMS.

Consensus Price Target

$71.69
0.28% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CMS Energy, the average price target is $71.69. The highest price target for CMS is $77.00, while the lowest price target for CMS is $63.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.28% from the current price of $71.49.

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CMS Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$71.69	$71.00	$70.21	$62.50
Forecasted Upside	0.28% Upside	6.50% Upside	1.00% Upside	9.36% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

CMS Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CMS Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CMS Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CMS Energy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.64	2.55	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	0.28% Upside	29.20% Upside	14.37% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CMS News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/20/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$68.00 ➝ $75.00	+6.84%
2/7/2025	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars	S. Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$69.00 ➝ $69.00	+1.45%
12/12/2024	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$75.00 ➝ $77.00	+14.69%
11/22/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$69.00 ➝ $67.00	-3.56%
11/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$76.00	+11.13%
11/1/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$77.00 ➝ $76.00	+9.83%
10/16/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$70.00 ➝ $77.00	+8.56%
10/15/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$76.00 ➝ $72.00	+3.00%
9/30/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$73.00 ➝ $76.00	+7.91%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$69.00 ➝ $73.00	+8.53%
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7/26/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Chopra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
4/4/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$65.00	+9.57%
3/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$65.00 ➝ $66.00	+13.68%
3/4/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$65.00 ➝ $63.00	+7.58%
1/16/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$62.00	+6.71%
1/8/2024	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Storozynski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
6/26/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$75.00 ➝ $62.00	+5.82%

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Should I Buy CMS Energy Stock? CMS Pros and Cons Explained

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 Friday, February 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CMS Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CMS Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CMS Energy Co.:

CMS Energy Co. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.5425 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $2.17, which offers a yield of approximately 3.12%, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors.
The company has a strong institutional backing, with hedge funds and other institutional investors owning 93.57% of its stock. This level of institutional ownership often indicates confidence in the company's future performance.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a target price increase from Scotiabank to $77.00 and a "buy" rating from Jefferies Financial Group, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
CMS Energy Co. operates in the essential utilities sector, providing stability and consistent demand for its services, which can be particularly appealing during economic downturns.
The current stock price is around $69.76, which is relatively stable and reflects the company's solid performance in the utilities market, providing a good entry point for potential investors.

CMS Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CMS Energy Co. for these reasons:

The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 62.05%, which, while sustainable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends. This could limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
Insider selling has been observed, with significant shares sold by executives, including the CAO and a director. This could raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
Despite recent upgrades, some analysts maintain a "neutral" rating, indicating that there may be limited upside potential in the near term compared to other investment opportunities.
The utilities sector can be heavily regulated, which may impact profitability and growth potential, especially if regulatory changes occur that affect operational costs or pricing structures.
Market volatility can affect stock performance, and as a utility provider, CMS Energy Co. may not be immune to broader economic fluctuations that could impact investor sentiment.

CMS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CMS Energy is $71.69, with a high forecast of $77.00 and a low forecast of $63.00.
: 14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CMS Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CMS shares.
: According to analysts, CMS Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 0.28% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, CMS Energy's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: CMS Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Guggenheim, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CMS Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for CMS Energy is 2.64 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.55. Learn more on how CMS compares to other companies.

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CMS Energy (CMS) Stock Forecast & Price Target