CMSA Dividend History & Yield
CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days) | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 (in 264 days) | Jun 14, 2027 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 30, 2027 (in 355 days) | Sep 13, 2027 | $0.352 | $35.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CMSA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.408 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 34 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CMSA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 853 | $16,756 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,262 | $83,778 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,523 | $167,557 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.16%. $10,000 in CMSA would currently pay about $716 a year ($60 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CMSA dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 29, 2026 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2026 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2025 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2024 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2024 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 28, 2024 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2023 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2023 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2023 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2023 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2022 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2022 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2022 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2022 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2021 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2021 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 27, 2021 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 25, 2021 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2020 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 28, 2020 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2020 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2020 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2019 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Feb 27, 2019 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Nov 29, 2018 | — | $0.352 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | — | $0.352 | -10.0% |
| May 30, 2018 | — | $0.391 | — |
CMSA dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to CMSA's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
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
CMSA scores 10/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Yield above 7%
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 5.6% JRSUB NT 78
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Power Generation. First dividend on our records: May 30, 2018. 34 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CMSA dividend FAQ
When is CMSA's next ex-dividend date?
CMSA's next ex-dividend date is Nov 30, 2026 (in 82 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.352 per share, expected on Dec 14, 2026.
How often does CMSA pay dividends?
CMSA pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.352 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is CMSA's dividend yield?
CMSA's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.16%, based on $1.408 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.66. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.408 per share, is 7.16%.
How much does CMSA pay per share?
CMSA pays about $0.352 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.408 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $140.80 a year.
Has CMSA grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has been flat at 0.0% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CMSA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.16%, you would need about 853 shares of CMSA (roughly $16,756 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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