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CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) CFO buys 200 shares in insider stock trade

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CMS Energy EVP/CFO Srikant Maddipati purchased 200 shares of CMS Energy common stock on July 31, 2026 at $72.455 per share. This open-market or private transaction increased his directly held position to 34,895 shares. The trade was not designated as under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider MADDIPATI SRIKANTH
Role EVP/CFO
Bought 200 shs ($14K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase Common Stock 200 $72.455 $14K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 34,895 shares (Direct)
Shares Purchased 200 shares Non-derivative common stock acquired by EVP/CFO on 2026-07-31
Purchase Price $72.455 per share Price paid for CMS Energy common stock in the reported transaction
Total Direct Holdings 34,895 shares Direct CMS Energy common stock position after the 200-share purchase
Transaction Date 2026-07-31 Date of the insider’s common stock purchase
Common Stock financial
"security_title shows the insider traded Common Stock"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
Purchase in open market or private transaction financial
"transaction_code_description: Purchase in open market or private transaction"
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The trade was not designated as under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

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What insider stock transaction involving CMS (CMS) was recently reported?

EVP/CFO Srikant Maddipati purchased 200 shares of CMS Energy common stock. The transaction involved non-derivative securities and reflects a direct acquisition, indicating an increase in his personal equity exposure to the company.

At what price and on what date did the CMS (CMS) CFO buy shares?

Srikant Maddipati bought 200 shares at $72.455 per share on July 31, 2026. The transaction code indicates it was a purchase in an open-market or private transaction, rather than through a derivative exercise.

How many CMS (CMS) shares does Srikant Maddipati hold after the transaction?

After the reported purchase, Srikant Maddipati directly holds 34,895 shares of CMS Energy common stock. This total reflects his position immediately following the 200-share acquisition disclosed in the insider trading data.

Was the CMS (CMS) CFO’s share purchase under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The disclosure indicates the transaction was not executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The relevant checkbox for affirming such a plan was explicitly left unchecked for this reported purchase.

Is the CMS (CMS) CFO’s ownership from this transaction direct or indirect?

The 200-share purchase is reported as direct ownership. The ownership code is “D,” and the data show no intermediary entity or indirect ownership structure associated with this specific transaction.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MADDIPATI SRIKANTH

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1 ENERGY PLAZA

(Street)
JACKSON MICHIGAN 49201

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CMS ENERGY CORP [ CMS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP/CFO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/31/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/31/2026P200A$72.45534,895D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
Remarks:
Rhonda M. Morris, Attny-in-fact08/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)