CMS Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 (in 12 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.57 | $57.00 | Declared |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 (in 103 days) | Feb 19, 2027 | $0.57 | $57.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 (in 194 days) | May 21, 2027 | $0.57 | $57.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 (in 285 days) | Aug 20, 2027 | $0.57 | $57.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CMS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.28 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CMS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 527 | $36,621 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,632 | $183,105 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 5,264 | $366,211 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.28%. $10,000 in CMS would currently pay about $328 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CMS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| May 8, 2026 | — | $0.57 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.57 | +5.0% |
| Nov 7, 2025 | — | $0.543 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $0.543 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2025 | — | $0.543 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.543 | +5.4% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | — | $0.515 | +0.0% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | — | $0.515 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2024 | — | $0.515 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 2024 | — | $0.515 | +5.5% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | — | $0.488 | +0.0% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | — | $0.488 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2023 | — | $0.488 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | — | $0.488 | +6.1% |
| Nov 3, 2022 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2022 | — | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | — | $0.46 | +5.7% |
| Nov 4, 2021 | — | $0.435 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | — | $0.435 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | — | $0.435 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | — | $0.435 | +6.6% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | — | $0.408 | +0.0% |
CMS dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Raised 5.0% | $0.543 | $0.57 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CMS scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About CMS Energy Corporation
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and NorthStar Clean Energy. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources.
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric. First dividend on our records: Apr 13, 1973. 134 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CMS dividend FAQ
When is CMS's next ex-dividend date?
CMS's next ex-dividend date is Nov 6, 2026 (in 12 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.57 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.
How often does CMS pay dividends?
CMS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.57 per share with an ex-date of Aug 7, 2026.
What is CMS's dividend yield?
CMS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.24%, based on $2.253 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $69.58. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.28 per share, is 3.28%.
How much does CMS pay per share?
CMS pays about $0.57 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.28 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $228.00 a year.
Has CMS grown or cut its dividend?
CMS has raised its annual dividend for 14 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 5.6% a year (+5.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CMS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.28%, you would need about 527 shares of CMS (roughly $36,621 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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