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CMS Energy (CMS) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$74.91 -0.78 (-1.03%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$74.93 +0.02 (+0.03%)
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CMS Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.04%
Annual Dividend
$2.28
Next
Dividend Payment
May. 29
Dividend Increase
Track Record
3 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
5.89%
Dividend Payout Ratio
62.98%

CMS Energy (CMS) pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.04%. The next quarterly payment of $0.57 per share is scheduled for Friday, May 29, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, May 8. CMS has grown its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 5.89% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 62.98% of its earnings and 29.37% of its cash flow as dividends.

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CMS Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of CMS Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

CMS Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks CMS Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

CMS Energy vs. The Competition

Compare CMS Energy's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeCMS EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$2.28$0.05$1.70
Dividend Yield3.04%3.75%4.06%
Track Record3 years19 years11 years

CMS Energy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings62.98%
Based on This Year's Estimate58.91%
Based on Next Year's Estimate54.81%
Based on Cashflow29.37%

CMS Energy Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/20/2026quarterly$0.57 - 2.96%5/8/20265/8/20265/29/2026
2/5/2026quarterly$0.57+$0.0275
5.07%
3%2/17/20262/17/20262/27/2026
10/20/2025quarterly$0.5425 - 2.96%11/7/202511/7/202511/26/2025
7/21/2025quarterly$0.5425 - 3.01%8/8/20258/8/20258/29/2025
4/14/2025quarterly$0.5425 - 2.96%5/9/20255/9/20255/30/2025
2/6/2025quarterly$0.5425+$0.0275
5.34%
3.23%2/14/20252/17/20252/28/2025
10/21/2024quarterly$0.5150+$0.0050
0.98%
2.9%11/13/202411/13/202411/27/2024
7/22/2024quarterly$0.51-$0.0050
0.97%
3.32%8/2/20248/2/20248/30/2024

This table shows CMS Energy's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

CMS Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for CMS Energy is 3.04%. Learn more on CMS's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for CMS shares is $2.28. Learn more on CMS's annual dividend history.

CMS Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

CMS Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.57 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, May 29, 2026.

CMS Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.57 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, February 27, 2026.

CMS Energy's next ex-dividend date is Friday, May 8, 2026.

CMS Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 5.89% per year.

CMS Energy has increased its dividend for the past 3 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0275 on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The dividend payout ratio for CMS is:
  • 62.98% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 58.91% based on this year's estimates
  • 54.81% based on next year's estimates
  • 29.37% based on cash flow

CMS Energy's dividend yield of 3.01% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 3 consecutive years of dividend growth are not enough to demonstrate a strong track record of dividend growth yet. CMS Energy's dividend payout ratio of 62.98% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate CMS Energy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:CMS) was last updated on 5/5/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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