Welcome to our dedicated page for CMS ENERGY news (Ticker: CMS), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on CMS ENERGY stock.
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 promoting the Michigan Home Heating Credit to help customers pay higher bills after recent cold weather. The credit averages nearly $200 per household; eligibility is at or below 110% of federal poverty level (about $35,365 for a family of four).
Consumers Energy directs customers to call 2-1-1, offers free tax-prep connections, provided $5 million to 11 nonprofits, and serves 6.8 million Michigan residents.
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.