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CMS Energy Corporation

CMSNYSEUtilitiesUtilities - Regulated Electric

$68.70Today:- (-)1Y −10.48%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$20.80B
P/E (TTM)
20.38
Forward P/E
19.92
Dividend yield
3.37%
52-week range
$62.29$80.36
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
3.93M

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for CMS Energy Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 13 unique analysts
(18 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$77.38
+12.63% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CMS Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$77.00 → $73.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$87.00 → $78.00
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$79.00 → $77.00
Julien Dumoulin Smith
Jefferies
HoldMaintains
$78.00 → $74.00
Richard Sunderland
Truist
BuyMaintains
-
Richard Sunderland
Truist
BuyMaintains
-
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$82.00 → $77.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$79.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$79.00
Marie Ferguson
Argus Research
BuyMaintains
$80.00
Marie Ferguson
Argus Research
BuyMaintains
$80.00
Jeremy Tonet
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$85.00 → $81.00
Jeremy Tonet
JP Morgan
BuyMaintains
$85.00 → $81.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Ross Fowler
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
-
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$78.00 → $77.00
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research
HoldMaintains
-
Sophie Karp
KeyBanc
HoldUpgrades
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 6, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CMS?

The analyst consensus rating for CMS is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CMS?

The average 12-month price target for CMS is $77.38, representing an upside of 12.6% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $68.70.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.