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CMS Energy Corporation reports recurring developments across its Michigan energy business, with Consumers Energy as its principal utility subsidiary. Company news commonly covers earnings results and financial outlooks, common and preferred stock dividends, and updates tied to electric and natural gas service in Michigan.
Consumers Energy updates also include grid reliability, storm response technology, customer energy-efficiency and assistance programs, and regulatory discussions involving utility assets. CMS Energy also reports on its independent power generation businesses and capital-return actions involving listed common stock, preferred securities and depositary shares.
Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) is upgrading its Michigan natural gas system in summer 2026 by replacing 149 miles of aging cast iron and steel pipelines across multiple communities. Over 600 employees and contractors are involved, including work on the long-term Four Cities Metro Pipeline under its Natural Gas Delivery Plan, which keeps typical household costs around $3 per day.
Consumers Energy Foundation (NYSE:CMS) has launched the Community Impact Awards, a new grant program replacing the former Prosperity Signature Award while maintaining a total investment of $500,000. The initiative will provide 25 grants of up to $20,000 to community-led nonprofit organizations across Michigan, with applications open until September 15.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its 4.200% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend of $0.2625 per depositary share (NYSE: CMS PRC) is payable on October 15, 2026.
Shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2026 will receive the payment. According to CMS Energy, additional dividend and tax information is available in the Tax Information section of its website.
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), declared a quarterly dividend on its preferred stock. A dividend of $1.125 per share will be paid on Oct. 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 2, 2026 for the $4.50 preferred stock (NYSE: CMS_PB). Additional dividend and tax information is available through the Tax Information section of CMS Energy's website.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) reported second-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share of $0.37, down from $0.66 in 2025, with adjusted EPS also at $0.37 versus $0.71. For the first six months, reported EPS was $1.47 (2025: $1.67) and adjusted EPS was $1.50 (2025: $1.73).
The company completed a strategic review of NorthStar Clean Energy and, with Board approval, is exiting non-utility renewables development while retaining Michigan-based assets, including Dearborn Industrial Generation, to simplify its business and reduce financing needs. CMS Energy reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.83–$3.90 and long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6–8 percent, and introduced 2027 adjusted EPS guidance of $4.08–$4.17. Operating revenue was $1.83 billion in Q2 and $4.56 billion year-to-date. Net income available to common stockholders was $117 million for the quarter and $455 million year-to-date. Cash and equivalents, including restricted amounts, ended the period at $345 million, compared with $925 million a year earlier.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 57 cents per share on its common stock (CUSIP: 125896100). The dividend is payable on Sept. 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 7, 2026.
Consumers Energy (CMS) reported it has already restored, enhanced or protected 6,700 acres of land in Michigan, surpassing its 6,500‑acre goal set through 2027. The company also permits over 100 acres for public recreation across 80+ communities and hosts thousands of visitors at its Ludington facility.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) will release its 2026 second quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. A live webcast and 30-day archived audio replay will be available in the Investors section of cmsenergy.com.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) appointed Polly Harris as vice president of human resources, effective July 20, 2026. She previously held the same role at Union Pacific Railroad and has over 20 years of HR experience across John Deere, Conagra Brands and Union Pacific.
Harris holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and completed the Advanced HR Executive Program at Michigan Ross. According to CMS Energy, her background covers enterprise transformation, workforce engagement, talent management, compensation and benefits, and culture transformation.
Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) is reminding Michigan customers that nearly $11 million in energy bill assistance remains available. Programs include State Emergency Relief, offering up to $600 per commodity for qualified households, and Michigan Energy Assistance funds distributed through local nonprofits.
In 2025, over 59,000 customers received $25.97 million in State Emergency Relief, and 141,000 families received some form of energy assistance.