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CMS Energy (CMS) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$74.10 +0.30 (+0.41%)
Closing price 08/1/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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CMS Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
7

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CMS Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for CMS.

Consensus Price Target

$77.25
4.25% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CMS Energy, the average price target is $77.25. The highest price target for CMS is $83.00, while the lowest price target for CMS is $69.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.25% from the current price of $74.10.
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CMS Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/3/24 to 8/3/25
1 Month Ago
7/4/24 to 7/4/25
3 Months Ago
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
1 Year Ago
8/4/23 to 8/3/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$77.25$77.00$77.25$65.00
Forecasted Upside4.25% Upside9.32% Upside5.80% Upside-1.69% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

CMS Analyst Recommendations By Month

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CMS Price Targets by Month

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CMS Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCMS EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.54
2.47
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside4.25% Upside16.60% Upside14.55% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/22/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Nicholas Campanella
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$77.00 ➝ $78.00+6.73%
7/7/2025Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
Steve Fleishman
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
5/22/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Byrd
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Set TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$74.00 ➝ $71.00+0.31%
4/29/2025BMO Capital Markets
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James Thalacker
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$77.00 ➝ $79.00+8.02%
4/28/2025Evercore ISI
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Greg Gordon
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Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$73.00 ➝ $76.00+5.59%
4/25/2025Scotiabank
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Andrew Weisel
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$77.00 ➝ $81.00+11.49%
4/25/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Neil Kalton
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$78.00 ➝ $82.00+13.05%
4/21/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Julien Dumoulin-Smith
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$77.00 ➝ $83.00+14.31%
3/24/2025Bank of America
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Julien Dumoulin-Smith
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $80.00+8.87%
3/21/2025UBS Group
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Ross Fowler
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Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$77.00 ➝ $80.00+9.26%
2/7/2025Guggenheim
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S. Pourreza
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$69.00 ➝ $69.00+1.45%
10/15/2024Mizuho
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A. Crowdell
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$76.00 ➝ $72.00+3.00%
9/30/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$73.00 ➝ $76.00+7.91%
3/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $66.00+13.68%
3/4/2024Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$65.00 ➝ $63.00+7.58%
1/8/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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A. Storozynski
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral

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Should I Buy CMS Energy Stock? CMS Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these CMS Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CMS Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CMS Energy Co.:

  • The current stock price is around $71.86, reflecting a recent increase of 1.4%, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
  • CMS Energy Co. reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 12.5%, showcasing strong growth potential in its operations.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of over 12%, suggesting effective management and profitability in generating returns for shareholders.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $77.00, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • CMS Energy Co. has a stable dividend yield of approximately 2.9%, providing investors with a reliable income stream.

CMS Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in CMS Energy Co. for these reasons:

  • The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $1.02 EPS against a consensus of $1.05, which may raise concerns about future performance.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.87, CMS Energy Co. has a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in economic downturns.
  • Insider ownership is low at 0.40%, which may indicate a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the net margin of 13.10% suggests that profitability could be under pressure, impacting overall financial health.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 0.38, suggests that the stock may not be as stable as some investors prefer, potentially leading to unpredictable price movements.

CMS Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CMS Energy is $77.25, with a high forecast of $83.00 and a low forecast of $69.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CMS Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CMS shares.

According to analysts, CMS Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 4.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

CMS Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like CMS Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for CMS Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how CMS compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:CMS) was last updated on 8/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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