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CMS Energy (CMS) has declared a dividend on its 4.200% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C. The payment of $0.2625 per depositary share is scheduled for October 15, 2026.
See our latest analysis for CMS Energy.
At a share price of $70.61, CMS Energy has seen short term share price returns slip over the past quarter while its 3 year total shareholder return remains solidly positive. This points to steady rather than accelerating momentum.
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CMS Energy now trades only slightly below one internal fair value estimate, yet sits at a double digit discount to analyst targets. Is the recent share price softness a sign of opportunity, or a warning worth heeding?
Most Popular Narrative: 11.5% Undervalued
Against the last close of $70.61, the most widely followed narrative for CMS Energy points to a fair value of $79.79, using a 7.11% discount rate and detailed long term forecasts to get there.
The accelerating demand for electricity, driven in part by large new data center projects and strong population and business growth within Michigan, is set to sustainably boost sales growth above prior forecasts, likely resulting in stronger top-line revenue and rate base expansion.
The fair value call rests on specific revenue growth assumptions, rising profit margins and a richer future earnings multiple. Want to see exactly how those ingredients combine in the CMS Energy story?
Result: Fair Value of $79.79 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.
However, CMS Energy's story also hinges on continued support from Michigan regulators, as well as on large data center and load growth projects progressing as expected.
Find out about the key risks to this CMS Energy narrative.
Next Steps
With CMS Energy carrying both potential rewards and flagged risks, this is a good time to move quickly, review the data yourself and weigh the 3 key rewards and 2 important warning signs .
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