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CMS Energy (CMS) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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CMS Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
3.23%
Annual Dividend
$2.28
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Nov. 6
Dividend Increase
Track Record
3 Years
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
5.89%
Dividend Payout Ratio
81.43%

CMS Energy (CMS) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and a dividend yield of 3.23%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, November 6, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.57 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2026. 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 81.43% of its earnings and 29.19% 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$0.06$1.72
Dividend Yield3.23%3.92%3.67%
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 Earnings81.43%
Based on This Year's Estimate58.91%
Based on Next Year's Estimate54.81%
Based on Cashflow29.19%

CMS Energy Dividend History by Quarter

Dividend Date
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AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
10/19/2026quarterly$0.57 - 3.39%11/6/202611/6/202612/1/2026
7/20/2026quarterly$0.57 - 3.21%8/7/20268/7/20269/1/2026
4/20/2026quarterly$0.57 - 3.14%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
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2/6/2025quarterly$0.5425+$0.0275
5.34%
3.23%2/14/20252/17/20252/28/2025

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 3.23%. 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 Tuesday, December 1, 2026.

CMS Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.57 per share was made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

CMS Energy's next ex-dividend date is Friday, November 6, 2026.

CMS Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, August 7, 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:
  • 81.43% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 58.91% based on this year's estimates
  • 54.81% based on next year's estimates
  • 29.19% based on cash flow

CMS Energy's dividend yield of 3.21% 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 81.43% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, CMS will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 54.81% next year.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate CMS Energy stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time.


MarketBeat compiles CMS Energy dividend data from multiple sources, with the most recent dividend announced on 10/19/2026.
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