CMS

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Earnings Call

Apr 28, 2026

Q1 FY2026

EPS Estimate

1.11

EPS Actual

1.13

Post-Earnings Close

$75.92

Earnings Reaction

-0.2%

Overview

CMS Energy posted first-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.13, a penny above the $1.11 consensus estimate, driven by rate relief net of investment costs and a strong contribution from the NorthStar non-utility segment, which benefited from a soft comparable period in Q1 2025. A significant ice storm in March created a $0.05 per-share headwind, partially offset by favorable weather earlier in the quarter and milestone achievements on NorthStar's renewable projects. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance of $3.83, $3.90 per share with continued confidence toward the high end, and reiterated the long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 6%, 8% at the upper end of the range.

Key Themes

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Segment momentum and mix

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several

Notable Quotes

“We are confident in the trajectory of the business and the investments we are making across the portfolio, and we expect the momentum we saw this quarter to carry into the back half of the year.”

Chief Executive Officer

“We are confident in the trajectory of the business and the investments we are making across the portfolio, and we expect the momentum we saw this quarter to carry into the back half of the year.”

Report generated on Apr 28, 2026

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Q&A Summary

The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.

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