Strong Q1 Execution Sets CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) for Full-Year Growth
CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) is one of the high growth utility stocks to buy according to analysts. On April 28, CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) reiterated strong execution in the first quarter, positioning it for an impressive year. The company is also building momentum across its triple bottom line in support of customers and investors.
The sentiments align with the company delivering impressive first-quarter 2026 results that underscored growth. Adjusted Earnings per share came in at $1.13, an improvement from $1.02 a share delivered the same quarter last year. CMS Energy has also reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of between $3.83 and $3.90 a share. It also expects its long-term adjusted EPS to grow by between 6% and 8%.
Earlier, the company’s board of directors reiterated its commitment to shareholder value by approving a 57-cent-per-share common dividend. The dividend is to be paid on May 29 to shareholders of record as of May 8.
CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) is a Michigan-based energy holding company that primarily provides regulated electricity and natural gas to 6.8 million residents through its main subsidiary, Consumers Energy. The company focuses on generating, transmitting, and distributing energy, while investing heavily in renewable energy and, as of 2025, has pivoted to a coal-free generation strategy.
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