CMS Energy Announces Strong Third Quarter Results, Raises 2025 Adjusted EPS, Initiates 2026 Guidance

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CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) reported third-quarter 2025 diluted EPS of $0.92 and adjusted EPS of $0.93 versus $0.84 in Q3 2024. Year-to-date adjusted EPS was $2.66 vs. $2.47 a year earlier. Q3 operating revenue rose to $2,021M from $1,743M in Q3 2024, and net income available to common stockholders was $275M.

The company raised 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.56–$3.60, initiated 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at $3.80–$3.87, and reaffirmed long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6–8% annually. A webcast discussing results was scheduled for Oct 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT. The release includes GAAP-to-adjusted reconciliations and cautions on forward-looking statements.

Positive

• Q3 adjusted EPS of $0.93 (+10.7% vs Q3 2024)
• Q3 operating revenue of $2,021M (+15.9% vs Q3 2024)
• Initiated 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.80–$3.87

Negative

• Debt and finance leases increased to $17,473M (from $15,866M) — +10.1%
• Net cash used in investing activities widened to $2,926M (nine months)
• Net cash provided by operating activities fell to $1,757M (nine months) from $1,967M

Insights

Equity analyst

CMS Energy reports stronger Q3 2025 results, raises 2025 adjusted EPS range and initiates 2026 guidance.

Reported diluted EPS rose to $0.92 in Q3 2025 from $0.84 a year earlier, and adjusted EPS increased to $0.93 from $0.84. Operating revenue and operating income improved year‑over‑year to $2,021 million and $481 million respectively, supporting the higher adjusted guidance.

Management raised 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.56–$3.60 and initiated 2026 adjusted guidance at $3.80–$3.87, while reaffirming long‑term adjusted EPS growth of 6% to 8%. The results and guidance depend on continued regulatory outcomes and weather, both cited as drivers; monitor upcoming regulatory orders and quarterly weather sensitivity in the next 12 months.

JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $0.92 for the third quarter of 2025, compared to $0.84 per share for 2024. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter were $0.93, compared to $0.84 per share for the same quarter in 2024. For the first nine months of the year, the company reported $2.59 per share compared to $2.45 per share for the same timeframe in 2024. The company's adjusted earnings per share on a year-to-date basis were $2.66 in 2025, compared to $2.47 in 2024, largely due to constructive regulatory outcomes and favorable weather.

CMS Energy raised its 2025 adjusted earnings guidance to $3.56 to $3.60 per share from $3.54 to $3.60 per share* (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures).  The company also initiated 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.80 to $3.87 per share and reaffirmed its long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6 to 8 percent, with continued confidence toward the high end. 

"CMS Energy continues to build on its strong track record of constructive regulatory outcomes, as demonstrated by recent orders in our natural gas rate case and Renewable Energy Plan filing," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "With a clear plan for long-term customer value and earnings growth, the company is well positioned to achieve our operational and financial goals for all stakeholders."

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy provider featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.

CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2025 third quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook on Thursday, October 30 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). To participate in the webcast, go to CMS Energy's homepage (cmsenergy.com) and select "Events and Presentations."

Important information for investors about non-GAAP measures and other disclosures.

This news release contains non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (non-GAAP) measures, such as adjusted earnings. All references to net income refer to net income available to common stockholders and references to earnings per share are on a diluted basis. Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, business optimization initiative, major enterprise resource planning software implementations, changes in accounting principles, voluntary separation program, changes in federal and state tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, recognized in net income related to NorthStar Clean Energy's interest expense, or other items. Management views adjusted earnings as a key measure of the company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, the company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance. Because the company is not able to estimate the impact of specific line items, which have the potential to significantly impact, favorably or unfavorably, the company's reported earnings in future periods, the company is not providing reported earnings guidance nor is it providing a reconciliation for the comparable future period earnings. The company's adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for the reported earnings.

This news release contains "forward-looking statements." The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's results to differ materially. All forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of the risk and other factors detailed from time to time in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. 

Investors and others should note that CMS Energy routinely posts important information on its website and considers the Investor Relations section, www.cmsenergy.com/investor-relations, a channel of distribution.

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
		In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		9/30/25			9/30/24			9/30/25			9/30/24
Operating revenue		$	2,021		$	1,743		$	6,306		$	5,526
Operating expenses			1,540			1,376			5,014			4,464
Operating Income			481			367			1,292			1,062
Other income			62			84			249			283
Interest charges			203			178			588			528
Income Before Income Taxes			340			273			953			817
Income tax expense			68			26			193			125
Net Income			272			247			760			692
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(5)			(6)			(22)			(46)
Net Income Attributable to CMS Energy			277			253			782			738
Preferred stock dividends			2			2			7			7
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders		$	275		$	251		$	775		$	731
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share		$	0.92		$	0.84		$	2.59		$	2.45

 

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
		In Millions
		As of
		9/30/25				12/31/24
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents			$	362			$	103
Restricted cash and cash equivalents				70				75
Other current assets				2,313				2,612
Total current assets				2,745				2,790
Non-current assets
Plant, property, and equipment				29,690				27,461
Other non-current assets				5,573				5,669
Total Assets			$	38,008			$	35,920
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities (1)			$	1,890			$	2,261
Non-current liabilities (1)				8,614				8,345
Capitalization
Debt and finance leases (excluding securitization debt) (2)				17,473				15,866
Preferred stock and securities				224				224
Noncontrolling interests				567				518
Common stockholders' equity				8,640				8,006
Total capitalization (excluding securitization debt)				26,904				24,614
Securitization debt (2)				600				700
Total Liabilities and Equity			$	38,008			$	35,920

(1)	Excludes debt and finance leases.
(2)	Includes current and non-current portions.

 

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
		In Millions
		Nine Months Ended
		9/30/25				9/30/24
Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts			$	178			$	248
Net cash provided by operating activities				1,757				1,967
Net cash used in investing activities				(2,926)				(2,101)
Cash flows from operating and investing activities				(1,169)				(134)
Net cash provided by financing activities				1,423				353
Total Cash Flows			$	254			$	219
End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts			$	432			$	467

 

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Unaudited)
		In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		9/30/25			9/30/24			9/30/25			9/30/24
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders		$	275		$	251		$	775		$	731
Reconciling items:
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings**			6			*			14			6
Tax impact			(2)			(*)			(4)			(1)
State tax policy change			-			-			12			-
Voluntary separation program			-			-			-			*
Tax impact			-			-			-			(*)
Adjusted net income – non-GAAP		$	279		$	251		$	797		$	736
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted			300.4			298.8			299.4			298.2
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share
Reported net income per share		$	0.92		$	0.84		$	2.59		$	2.45
Reconciling items:
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings**			0.02			*			0.04			0.02
Tax impact			(0.01)			(*)			(0.01)			(*)
State tax policy change			-			-			0.04			-
Voluntary separation program			-			-			-			*
Tax impact			-			-			-			(*)
Adjusted net income per share – non-GAAP		$	0.93		$	0.84		$	2.66		$	2.47
*	Less than $0.5 million or $0.01 per share.
**	Includes restructuring costs and business optimization initiative.

Management views adjusted (non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings as a key measure of the Company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors.  Internally, the Company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance.  Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, business optimization initiative, major enterprise resource planning software implementations, changes in accounting principles, voluntary separation program, changes in federal and state tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, recognized in net income related to NorthStar Clean Energy's interest expense, or other items.  The adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for reported earnings.

 

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FAQ

What did CMS (NYSE: CMS) report for Q3 2025 EPS on October 30, 2025?

CMS reported diluted EPS of $0.92 and adjusted EPS of $0.93 for Q3 2025.

How did CMS Energy's Q3 2025 operating revenue compare to Q3 2024?

Q3 2025 operating revenue was $2,021M, up from $1,743M in Q3 2024.

What guidance did CMS announce for 2025 and 2026 on Oct 30, 2025?

CMS raised 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.56–$3.60 and initiated 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at $3.80–$3.87.

When and where was CMS Energy's Q3 2025 results webcast scheduled?

The webcast was scheduled for October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT and accessible via CMS Energy's investor events page.

Did CMS reaffirm any long-term earnings targets on Oct 30, 2025?

Yes, CMS reaffirmed long-term adjusted EPS growth guidance of 6–8% annually.

What cash-flow and investing trends did CMS report for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025?

Nine-months: operating cash was $1,757M, investing cash outflow was $2,926M, and financing provided $1,423M.