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CMS Energy (CMS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$66.61 +0.85 (+1.29%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:16 PM ET)

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

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
10

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 10 have given a buy rating for CMS.

Consensus Price Target

$70.36
5.63% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CMS Energy, the average price target is $70.36. The highest price target for CMS is $77.00, while the lowest price target for CMS is $62.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.63% from the current price of $66.61.
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CMS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$70.36$70.29$67.75$61.82
Forecasted Upside5.63% Upside1.57% Upside-2.99% Downside8.02% 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.
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CMS Price Targets by Month

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CMS Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCMS EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.63
2.53
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.63% Upside28.89% Upside14.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$75.00 ➝ $77.00+14.69%
11/22/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$69.00 ➝ $67.00-3.56%
11/5/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$76.00+11.13%
11/1/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$77.00 ➝ $76.00+9.83%
10/16/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $77.00+8.56%
10/15/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$65.00 ➝ $68.00-3.52%
10/15/2024Mizuho
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A. Crowdell
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$76.00 ➝ $72.00+3.00%
9/30/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$73.00 ➝ $76.00+7.91%
8/29/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$69.00 ➝ $73.00+8.53%
7/26/2024Evercore ISI
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D. Chopra
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UpgradeHold
7/26/2024Guggenheim
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$66.00 ➝ $67.00+6.03%
4/4/2024UBS Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$65.00+9.57%
3/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $66.00+13.68%
3/4/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $63.00+7.58%
1/16/2024Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$62.00+6.71%
1/8/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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A. Storozynski
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
6/26/2023Argus
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 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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these CMS Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CMS Energy
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price of CMS Energy Co. is approximately $68.17, which reflects a stable valuation in the utilities sector, making it an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns.
  • Institutional ownership is high at 93.57%, indicating strong confidence from large investors, which often suggests stability and potential for growth.
  • Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase from Wells Fargo to $77.00, suggest positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The company has a solid payout ratio of 58.86%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders through dividends, which can provide a steady income stream.
  • CMS Energy Co. operates in the essential utilities sector, which tends to be less volatile and more resilient during economic downturns, providing a safer investment environment.

CMS Energy
Bear Case

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

  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.53%, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
  • One research analyst has issued a sell rating, suggesting that there may be concerns about the company's future performance that could impact stock value.
  • Despite recent upgrades, the consensus rating remains a "Moderate Buy," which may imply that the stock is not a strong buy at current levels.
  • Recent transactions by senior executives, including a 3.00% decrease in ownership, could raise red flags about their confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Market fluctuations and regulatory changes in the utilities sector can pose risks to profitability and stock performance, making it a potentially volatile investment.

CMS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CMS Energy is $70.36, with a high forecast of $77.00 and a low forecast of $62.00.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CMS Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CMS shares.

According to analysts, CMS Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 5.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CMS Energy's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

CMS Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like CMS Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for CMS Energy is 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how CMS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CMS) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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