CMS ENERGY CORP Stock Price, News & Analysis

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), a Michigan-based energy company, has scheduled its 2025 second quarter results announcement for Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. The company will provide financial results and business outlook during the presentation.

The event will be accessible via webcast on the company's website, cmsenergy.com. An audio replay will be available approximately three hours after the presentation and will remain archived in the "Investors" section for 30 days.

Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) has launched a major infrastructure upgrade initiative, implementing 135 miles of natural gas system construction projects across 15 Michigan communities. The project aims to replace century-old cast iron and steel pipelines, involving over 600 employees and contractors.

The construction spans multiple regions including Southeast Michigan, Flint, Saginaw/Bay City, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Midland. This initiative is part of the company's Natural Gas Delivery Plan, which serves over 1.8 million customers and costs typical households less than $3 per day. The upgrades complement the ongoing Four Cities Metro Pipeline project in Southeast Michigan.

Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) has launched "My Personalized Offerings," a new digital tool designed to help customers manage their energy usage and costs more effectively. The platform, accessible at ConsumersEnergy.com/Offers, connects customers with customized solutions including payment assistance resources and energy-saving programs after they log in and answer a few questions.

The tool features various programs including the Smart Thermostat Program, Budget Plan, Home Energy Analysis, Pick Your Own Due Date, and Bill Alerts. Additionally, customers can purchase energy-efficient products with instant rebates through the Consumers Energy online store.

As Michigan's largest energy provider, Consumers Energy serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties with natural gas and electricity services.

Consumers Energy (NYSE:CMS) reported significant progress in its "Green Giving" program, which has enrolled 2,828 customers since its launch earlier this year. The innovative program enables income-qualified customers to benefit from renewable energy projects through community-sponsored funding, offering monthly bill credits of $10-$20.

The program has achieved 12% enrollment from environmental justice communities and is projected to generate 7,739 MWh of clean energy. Eligible participants must have an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and the program is available to both homeowners and renters.

CMS Energy announced pricing terms for its cash tender offer to purchase up to $147.095 million of Consumers Energy Company's 2.500% First Mortgage Bonds due 2060. The Total Consideration is $565.15 per $1,000 principal amount, which includes a $30 early tender payment. The tender offer yield is 5.222%, based on a reference yield of 4.872% plus a 35 basis point spread. CMS Energy will accept $147,095,000 in principal amount of bonds tendered before the Early Tender Date of June 17, 2025. The company expects to settle the purchase on June 23, 2025, using cash on hand. No additional bonds will be accepted after the Early Tender Date as the amount tendered already exceeded the Aggregate Tender Cap.

CMS Energy announced the early results and upsizing of its cash tender offer for certain outstanding debt securities. The company increased the Aggregate Tender Cap from $125 million to $147.095 million and raised the Series Tender Cap for the 2.500% First Mortgage Bonds due 2060. The full $147.095 million in 2060 Bonds were validly tendered by the Early Tender Date of June 17, 2025. Holders who tendered by the Early Tender Date are eligible to receive the Total Consideration, including a $30 per $1,000 early tender payment. CMS Energy does not expect to accept any tenders after the Early Tender Date or any bonds other than the 2060 Bonds, as the tender amount already reached the Aggregate Tender Cap. Settlement is expected on June 23, 2025.

The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced the winners of its 2025 Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition, awarding $50,000 in total grants to three Michigan towns. Fowlerville secured the top prize of $25,000 for a mural honoring Baseball Hall of Famer Charlie Gehringer, while Watson Township received $15,000 for Seven Generations Park development, and Manistee won $10,000 for its Voices of Manistee storytelling initiative. The competition, launched in 2019, supports communities with populations under 10,000. In 2024, the Consumers Energy Foundation, along with CMS Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed over $15 million to Michigan nonprofits and communities, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening local communities and enhancing quality of life across the state.

Consumers Energy (CMS) reported significant success from its underground power line pilot program launched in 2024, demonstrating 100% reduction in storm-related outages compared to areas with overhead systems. The 9-mile pilot program, targeting circuits with frequent outages in six Michigan counties, has shown improved reliability and customer satisfaction. Currently, 15% of Consumers Energy's electric lines are underground, with plans to bury over 1,000 miles of additional lines in the next 5 years, pending regulatory approval. The company has also requested approval to bury 50 more miles starting mid-2026. Underground lines improve reliability by 90% or more by protecting against common outage causes like severe weather, falling trees, and ice. Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider, serves 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

Consumers Energy (CMS) announced a partnership with ESPEC North America to provide renewable energy for the environmental testing equipment manufacturer's operations in West Michigan. Starting in 2028, ESPEC's major electricity accounts will be powered by new Michigan-based wind and solar projects, with the company receiving Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). ESPEC joins over 50 businesses in Consumers Energy's Renewable Energy Program, which has secured commitments for more than 700 megawatts of emission-free energy - enough to power 84,000 homes annually and reduce emissions equivalent to removing 190,500 cars from the road. Notable program participants include General Motors, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and the cities of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.