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Yield 12m 2.96%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.09
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.79%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.25%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.38%
Payout Ratio 62.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 85.6%
Total Return 12m: 22.64%
#7 in Group
Total Return 5y: 55.06%
#12 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

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(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
NGG 70,205m 10.4% 16.9%
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VIE 26,634m 4.60% 9.04%
BIP 14,318m 5.27% 7.27%
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Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Consistency
VIE 26,634m 21.0% 94.7%
AEE 26,810m 6.03% 96.3%
WEC 34,714m 5.71% 98.1%
CMS 21,809m 4.79% 85.6%
NI 18,499m 4.76% 92.8%

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CMS Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-02-14 2025-02-17 2025-02-28 Quarterly 0.5425 5.3% 0.78%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.515 0.76%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-08-30 Quarterly 0.515 0.78%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-05-31 Quarterly 0.515 0.82%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-02-29 Quarterly 0.515 5.6% 0.92%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.4875 0.9%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-08-31 Quarterly 0.4875 0.82%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-31 Quarterly 0.4875 0.8%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.4875 6% 0.81%
2022-11-03 2022-11-04 2022-11-30 Quarterly 0.46 0.82%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-08-31 Quarterly 0.46 0.67%
2022-05-05 2022-05-06 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.46 0.67%
2022-02-10 2022-02-11 2022-02-28 Quarterly 0.46 5.7% 0.72%
2021-11-04 2021-11-05 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.435 0.73%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.435 0.69%
2021-05-06 2021-05-07 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.435 0.68%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.435 6.7% 0.77%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.4075 0.63%
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.4075 0.66%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.4075 0.76%
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.4075 6.5%
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-27 Quarterly 0.3825
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.3825
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.3825
2019-01-31 2019-02-01 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.3825 7%
2018-11-01 2018-11-02 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.3575
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.3575
2018-05-03 2018-05-04 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.3575
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.3575 7.5%
2017-11-02 2017-11-03 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.3325
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.3325
2017-05-03 2017-05-05 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.3325
2017-02-01 2017-02-03 2017-02-28 Quarterly 0.3325 7.3%
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-11-30 Quarterly 0.31
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-08-31 Quarterly 0.31
2016-05-04 2016-05-06 2016-05-31 Quarterly 0.31
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-02-29 Quarterly 0.31 6.9%
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-30 Quarterly 0.29
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-08-31 Quarterly 0.29
2015-05-06 2015-05-08 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.29

CMS Dividend FAQ

Does CMS pay dividends?

Yes, as of May 2025, CMS paid a dividend of 2.09 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of CMS?

As of May 2025, CMS`s dividend yield is 2.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.09 USD by the current share price of 73.95.

How often does CMS pay dividends?

CMS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CMS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CMS?

The next ex-dividend date for CMS Energy (CMS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CMS?

CMS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.79% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CMS?

CMS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.38%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought CMS Energy five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (2.09) divided by the purchase price five years ago (47.69):

What is the Payout Consistency of CMS?

CMS Payout Consistency is 85.6%.
Moderately consistent: CMS Energy has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CMS have a good Dividend Yield?

CMS`s 2.96% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CMS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CMS is 62.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of CMS?

CMS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.25%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CMS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CMS`s Outstanding Shares?

CMS Energy`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.64% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing stock price.

Has CMS Energy ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 88,065,000
1986 87,987,000 -0.09%
1987 86,320,000 -1.89%
1988 82,122,000 -4.86%
1989 82,168,700 +0.06%
1990 81,529,000 -0.78%
1991 80,555,600 -1.19%
1992 76,923,100 -4.51%
1993 80,000,000 +4%
1994 86,868,700 +8.59%
1995 106,024,100 +22.05%
1996 106,329,100 +0.29%
1997 113,698,600 +6.93%
1998 119,512,200 +5.11%
1999 113,000,000 -5.45%
2000 125,000,000 +10.62%
2001 133,000,000 +6.4%
2002 143,636,400 +8%
2003 157,142,900 +9.4%
2004 194,805,200 +23.97%
2005 225,000,000 +15.5%
2006 220,618,600 -1.95%
2007 223,913,000 +1.49%
2008 226,600,000 +1.2%
2009 229,729,700 +1.38%
2010 250,000,000 +8.82%
2011 255,600,000 +2.24%
2012 262,900,000 +2.86%
2013 272,000,000 +3.46%
2014 275,000,000 +1.1%
2015 277,000,000 +0.73%
2016 279,000,000 +0.72%
2017 280,800,000 +0.65%
2018 283,300,000 +0.89%
2019 284,800,000 +0.53%
2020 286,900,000 +0.74%
2021 289,700,000 +0.98%
2022 291,300,000 +0.55%
2023 294,400,000 +1.06%
2024 298,800,000 +1.49%
2025 299,100,000 +0.1%