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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 (CMS) unveiled a 20-year Energy Supply Plan to provide reliable and affordable power for Michigan using a mix of natural gas, solar, wind, and storage resources.
The plan targets keeping customer costs rising at less than a 3% inflation rate while adding over 19 GW of solar, wind and battery storage by 2040, backed by two new fast-start natural gas plants totaling 1.4 GW in Bay and Genesee counties. It includes repurposing existing industrial sites, a new long-term power purchase agreement with Midland Cogeneration Venture, and two additional power contracts, including a clean resource contract tied to Michigan’s 2023 clean energy law. The company highlights projected community benefits of thousands of construction jobs, hundreds of permanent jobs, and local tax base increases by billions of dollars. The plan has been filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission and is subject to approval within the next year.
Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) has launched Crew Check, an online tool that lets customers enter their address to verify whether Consumers Energy natural gas crews are working nearby. The tool displays a vehicle identification number and sometimes license plate information, confirms work activity, and offers tips to authenticate crew members.
Crew Check currently covers southeast Michigan, Flint, Jackson, Lansing and Kalamazoo regions, and is meant to enhance customer safety and awareness. Customers can also verify crews 24/7 by calling 1-800-760-3295.
Consumers Energy (NYSE: CMS) reported that in 2026 it has already invested over $90 million in 1,001 electric reliability projects, with 886 additional projects planned from August through December. The work includes substation repairs, high-voltage line maintenance, and low-voltage line and pole replacements across 55 of 68 counties in its service territory.
According to Consumers Energy, about 75 cents of every customer dollar is being reinvested into grid replacements and repairs, with notable spending such as over $13 million in Allegan County, over $12 million in Kent County, and over $7 million in Saginaw County from January through July.
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.