Utilities
Live Price
Offline$22.08
-0.94% today
1Y Change
-1.74%
Window
Jun 27, 2025 โ Jun 24, 2026
Coverage: 249 bars ยท Jun 27, 2025 โ Jun 24, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
CMS Energy Corp. 5.875% Preferred Stock (CMSD) is a Utilities stock with a market cap of $23.15B and listed on NYSE. The stock last traded around $22.08 and down 1.7% across the available one-year price window (Jun 27, 2025 โ Jun 24, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of +13.6%, EPS growth of +5.7%, a dividend yield of 2.9%. What stands out right now is revenue +13.6%, EPS +5.7%, free cash flow -145.2% with operating margin 19.5% and ROIC 3.6%. The dividend matters to the case here, with a current yield around 2.9%. Valuation is more restrained than many high-expectation growth names at P/E 20.3 and price/sales 2.6. Stock Foundry combines CMSD price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Utilities peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Above sector median
+13.6% vs +6.1% peer median
Operating Margin
Near sector median
+19.5% vs +21.0% peer median
P/E
Near sector median
20.3 vs 19.5 peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report is on the board
2026 was reported on Apr 23, 2026, but the surprise data is still limited.
The operating story is still moving forward
Revenue is running at +13.6% and EPS at +5.7%, with operating margin around 19.5%.
Shareholder return is still part of the story
The stock is still offering a dividend yield around 2.9%, which matters if the thesis depends on income as much as growth.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged -0.6% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 1 of those reports.
| Quarter | EPS ฮ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Apr 23, 2026 | โ | +0.4% | -0.4% | -2.2% |
2026 Feb 5, 2026 | +1.8% | +0.3% | +0.2% | -2.9% |
2025 Oct 30, 2025 | +7.2% | -1.5% | -1.4% | -4.3% |
Benchmark Edge
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
CMSD
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Normalized return
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Excess Return
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Relative to SPY
CMSD Max Drawdown
-11.09%
Trailing 1Y
SPY Max Drawdown
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Trailing 1Y
Uses the longest available daily history for CMSD and SPY.
Company Overview
CMS Energy Corp. 5.875% Preferred Stock
NYSE
CMS Energy Corp. 5.875% Preferred Stock is a class of preferred equity issued by CMS Energy Corporation, a prominent energy company based in Michigan. This preferred stock is designed to provide shareholders with fixed income, paying an annual dividend rate of 5.875%. Preferred stockholders have priority over common stockholders when it comes to dividend payments, making it an attractive option for those seeking predictable income streams. CMS Energy Corp., primarily involved in the electricity and natural gas sectors, utilizes this type of financing to bolster its capital structure, facilitating continued investments in infrastructure and operations. Within the financial market, CMS Energy's preferred stock appeals to income-focused investors who prefer the relatively lower volatility typically associated with preferred stocks. Moreover, it plays a crucial role in the company's broader funding strategy, helping balance the cost of capital while ensuring sufficient financial flexibility to support long-term growth initiatives. By investing in maintenance and development, CMS Energy aims to maintain a steady flow of energy in its regional markets, contributing to economic stability and progress.
Valuation, growth, profitability, and balance sheet signals.
Company announcements and filings-style updates.
Next Step
After the overview, the strongest next step is usually chart context or a tighter compare set.