CMS — CMS Energy Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Utilities sector| Metric | CMS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.12% | 3.32% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 5.89% | 5.15% |
| Payout Ratio | 61.0% | 60.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 20 | 29 |
| 1Y Total Return | -0.3% | 9.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Utilities sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
5.34%
3-Year Growth
5.65%
5-Year Growth
5.89%
10-Year Growth
6.46%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
Aug 7, 2026
Next Payment
Sep 1, 2026
Last Ex-Date
May 8, 2026
Last Payment
May 29, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| May 8, 2026 | $0.5700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.5700 | +5.07% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.5425 | 0.00% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5425 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5425 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.5425 | +5.34% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.5150 | 0.00% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.5150 | 0.00% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.5150 | 0.00% |
| Feb 9, 2024 | $0.5150 | +5.64% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $0.4875 | 0.00% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $0.4875 | 0.00% |
| May 4, 2023 | $0.4875 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.4875 | +5.98% |
| Nov 3, 2022 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| May 5, 2022 | $0.4600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $0.4600 | +5.75% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $0.4350 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
61.0%
ModerateFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.13 | -$334.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.01 | $112.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $0.66 | -$470.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.92 | -$635.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.