CMSC Dividend History & Yield
CMS Energy Corporation 5.875% J · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Mar 31, 2027 (in 157 days) | Apr 14, 2027 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 (in 248 days) | Jul 14, 2027 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
| Wed, Sep 29, 2027 (in 339 days) | Oct 13, 2027 | $0.367 | $36.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CMSC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.468 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 32 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CMSC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 818 | $16,022 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,088 | $80,109 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,175 | $160,218 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.49%. $10,000 in CMSC would currently pay about $749 a year ($62 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CMSC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2026 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 30, 2025 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 31, 2025 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 28, 2024 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 27, 2024 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Dec 28, 2023 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Sep 28, 2023 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2023 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2023 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Dec 29, 2022 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2022 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2022 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2022 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2021 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2021 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2021 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2021 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2020 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Sep 29, 2020 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 29, 2020 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 30, 2020 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2019 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Sep 27, 2019 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Jun 27, 2019 | — | $0.367 | +0.0% |
| Mar 28, 2019 | — | $0.367 | -17.5% |
| Dec 28, 2018 | — | $0.445 | — |
CMSC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to CMSC'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
CMSC scores 15/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
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 5.875% J
Sector: Utilities. Industry: Power Generation. First dividend on our records: Dec 28, 2018. 32 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CMSC dividend FAQ
When is CMSC's next ex-dividend date?
CMSC's next ex-dividend date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.367 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does CMSC pay dividends?
CMSC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.367 per share with an ex-date of Sep 30, 2026.
What is CMSC's dividend yield?
CMSC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.49%, based on $1.468 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.60. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.468 per share, is 7.49%.
How much does CMSC pay per share?
CMSC pays about $0.367 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.468 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $146.80 a year.
Has CMSC 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 CMSC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.49%, you would need about 818 shares of CMSC (roughly $16,022 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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