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CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy company whose primary business is Consumers Energy Company, an electric and gas utility. Consumers Energy is described as Michigan's largest energy provider, supplying natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. In addition to its regulated utility operations, CMS Energy owns and operates independent power generation businesses, including wholesale power generation with contracted renewable energy.
This news page aggregates company and subsidiary news releases and market announcements related to CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. Readers can follow updates on topics such as customer assistance initiatives, community investments, regulatory and legal developments, capital markets activity and financial performance. Recent news has highlighted Consumers Energy's programs to help customers manage energy costs, including a $5 million company-funded investment to support customers and communities across Michigan, as well as specific safeguards and bill credits for seniors to help them stay safe and warm during winter.
Other news items showcase the Consumers Energy Foundation's Prosperity Awards, which provide grant funding for community projects in Michigan, and environmental initiatives such as tree planting grants designed to improve safety and electric reliability by planting the right trees in the right places. Regulatory and planning topics also appear, including Consumers Energy's support for Michigan Public Service Commission orders that set guidelines for large-load customers like data centers and its intention to file an updated Energy Supply Plan covering natural gas, renewable resources and battery storage.
Investors and observers will also find CMS Energy corporate news, including announcements of quarterly financial results, adjustments to earnings guidance, dividend declarations on preferred stock and details of capital markets transactions such as convertible senior note offerings and tender offers for outstanding bonds. This page provides a centralized view of how CMS Energy and Consumers Energy communicate about operations, financial performance, customer programs and community engagement over time.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) declared a quarterly dividend on its 4.200% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C. The dividend is $0.2625 per depositary share, payable April 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business April 1, 2026.
Additional tax-status details are available through the company’s tax information resources. Consumers Energy remains the company's primary business.
Consumers Energy (NYSE: CMS) declared a quarterly dividend on its $4.50 preferred stock of $1.125 per share, payable April 1, 2026, to holders of record at close of business March 2, 2026. Additional tax-status details are available in the company’s Tax Information section.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) announced its Board increased the quarterly common dividend to $0.57 per share, up from $0.5425. On Feb. 4 close of $71.60, the dividend implies an annualized yield of 3.2%.
The first-quarter dividend is payable Feb. 27, 2026, to shareholders of record Feb. 17, 2026. Additional tax and dividend details are available via the company’s Tax Information section.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) reported 2025 GAAP EPS of $3.53 versus $3.33 in 2024 and adjusted EPS of $3.61 versus $3.34 in 2024, exceeding guidance largely due to outperformance at NorthStar Clean Energy. The company raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.83–$3.90 from $3.80–$3.87 and reaffirmed long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6–8%. CMS increased its 2026 annual dividend by $0.11 to $2.28, the 20th consecutive annual increase. A webcast discussing results was scheduled for Feb 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The release notes use of non-GAAP adjusted earnings and limits on providing reported earnings guidance or reconciliation.
Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) warned customers that January's brutal cold drove higher energy use and will raise bills arriving in coming weeks. Households used 25% more natural gas in the first 20 days of January 2026 vs January 2025. The company provided $5 million to 11 nonprofits and is conducting statewide outreach.
Consumers Energy said it is identifying heavily impacted customers, delivering supplies to warming shelters, sending statewide saving tips by email, and offering assistance via ConsumersEnergy.com/assistance and 800-477-5050.
Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) reported stronger grid reliability in 2025 despite Michigan's most extreme weather in generations. The company said outage events rose nearly 20%, yet proactive grid hardening and automation cut customer outages by 130,000 and improved forecasting saved $15 million.
Consumers Energy highlighted ongoing Reliability Roadmap investments, advanced inspections, enhanced line clearing, and a goal to restore power to all customers within 24 hours.
Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) is mobilizing over $100 million statewide in 2026 to help Michigan customers reduce heating costs during severe winter conditions. Last year the company helped more than 140,000 customers obtain $60 million for energy bills. This month Consumers Energy announced $5 million in new customer support and the Consumers Energy Foundation provided $250,000 to food-bank relief. The company urges customers to call 2-1-1, apply for State Emergency Relief, or visit ConsumersEnergy.com/assistance for bill credits, budget plans, home energy assessments, and other resources.
Consumers Energy (CMS) and Grand Rapids-based ICCF Community Homes announced a partnership on January 21, 2026, joining ICCF to Consumers Energy's Renewable Energy Program to match ICCF's energy use with Michigan-built renewable projects.
The program now includes over 50 businesses committed to a combined 700+ megawatts of renewable capacity — enough to power about 84,000 homes annually and offset emissions equivalent to removing over 190,500 cars from the road, per EPA calculations. Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) will announce 2025 year-end results and provide a business and financial outlook on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
A live webcast will be available on cmsenergy.com. An audio replay will be posted about three hours after the webcast and will be archived for 30 days in the Investor section of the website. CMS Energy is a Michigan-based energy company whose primary business is Consumers Energy and which also owns independent power generation businesses.
Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) announced a $5 million investment on January 12, 2026 to help Michigan customers manage energy costs through direct assistance, community partnerships and customer programs. The funds are paid by Consumers Energy (not customers' bills) and will be distributed via community agencies across the state, including United Way South Central Michigan, THAW, Salvation Army Great Lakes and others. The company serves 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents and said the initiative is part of a broader, ongoing commitment to affordability and customer support in 2026, with additional actions expected throughout the year.
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