CMS Energy Announces Third Quarter Results,
Reaffirms 2026 and 2027 Adjusted EPS Guidance
JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 27, 2026 – CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $0.39 for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $0.92 per share for 2025. The company’s adjusted earnings per share for the third quarter were $1.44, compared to $0.93 per share for 2025. Both the quarter and year-to-date GAAP results reflect asset impairment and restructuring activities associated with NorthStar Clean Energy. For the first nine months of the year, the company reported $1.86 per share, compared to $2.59 per share for the same timeframe in 2025. On an adjusted earnings per share basis year to date, the company reported $2.95 per share in 2026, compared to $2.66 per share in 2025.
2026 Financial Results**
Financial Results Q3 YTD Reported Total EPS (GAAP)
0.39 1.86
Asset impairment and restructuring activities 1.08 1.09
Other (0.03 (0.00 Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)
1.44 2.95 ”I’m pleased with the progress in the restructuring of NorthStar Clean Energy,” said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. ”This restructuring further strengthens our utility-focused business model, enhances earnings quality, provides greater financial flexibility, and positions us to make the long-term utility investments needed to serve our customers and grow our communities.”
CMS Energy reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.83 to $3.90 per share*, (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures) 2027 adjusted earnings guidance of $4.08 to $4.17, and long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6 to 8 percent, with continued confidence toward the high end.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy provider featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
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Filing figures are from this filing. Earlier figures are from past filings.