CMS Energy Corporation

CMS · Utilities

About CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)

CMS Energy Corporation is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company operating in the Utilities sector.

CMS trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

Key Statistics

Current Price
$70.10
Market Cap
$21.99B
52-Week High
$80.36
52-Week Low
$62.29
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

$1,000 Invested in CMS Energy Corporation (CMS)

1 Year
$987
+-1%
3 Years
$1,397
+40%
5 Years
$1,359
+36%
10 Years
$2,294
+129%
Since IPO
$7,527
+653%

How much would $1,000 invested in CMS be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in CMS 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) in 2025 would be worth $987 as of November 2026, representing a -1.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMS 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) in 2023 would be worth $1,397 as of November 2026, representing a +39.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMS 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) in 2021 would be worth $1,359 as of November 2026, representing a +35.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMS 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) in 2016 would be worth $2,294 as of November 2026, representing a +129.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in CMS at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) at IPO would be worth $7,527 as of November 2026, representing a +652.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.65%
Positive Months
355
55% of 644
Negative Months
280
43% of 644
Data Period
53+ years
644 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1975 (+41.8%)
Best month on avg: January (+2.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2000 (-43.2%)
Worst month on avg: July (-1.1%)

Over the past 53+ years (644 months), CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has averaged a monthly return of +0.65% with a median return of +0.96%. The stock had 355 positive months (55%) and 280 negative months (43%). The best month in CMS's history was January 1975 with a +41.8% return, while the worst was February 2000 at -43.2%. Historically, January tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.3%), and July the weakest (-1.1%).

CMS's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1986 with a cumulative return of +83.9%, and the worst was 1984 at -95.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 53 years of trading history, CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has delivered an average annual return of +10.19% with a median return of +8.28%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.34%. The stock posted gains in 36 years (68%) and losses in 17 years (32%).

CMS's best year was 1986 with a +108.33% gain, while the worst was 1984 at -67.26%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 11, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. CMS achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.

Avg Return
+10.19%
Best Year
1986 (+108.33%)
Worst Year
1984 (-67.26%)
Positive Years
36/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +2.60% $68.32 $70.10
2025 +8.13% $63.18 $68.32
2024 +18.60% $53.27 $63.18
2023 -5.21% $56.20 $53.27
2022 +0.18% $56.10 $56.20
2021 +9.71% $51.14 $56.10
2020 -0.31% $51.30 $51.14
2019 +30.04% $39.45 $51.30
2018 +8.25% $36.44 $39.45
2017 +17.03% $31.14 $36.44
2016 +18.85% $26.20 $31.14
2015 +7.31% $24.41 $26.20
2014 +34.59% $18.14 $24.41
2013 +13.90% $15.92 $18.14
2012 +15.05% $13.84 $15.92
2011 +23.92% $11.17 $13.84
2010 +23.60% $9.04 $11.17
2009 +61.25% $5.60 $9.04
2008 -40.23% $9.38 $5.60
2007 +5.29% $8.91 $9.38
2006 +15.09% $7.74 $8.91
2005 +38.85% $5.57 $7.74
2004 +22.65% $4.54 $5.57
2003 -9.75% $5.03 $4.54
2002 -57.61% $11.87 $5.03
2001 -19.79% $14.81 $11.87
2000 +8.28% $13.67 $14.81
1999 -32.69% $20.31 $13.67
1998 +13.19% $17.95 $20.31
1997 +35.43% $13.25 $17.95
1996 +16.37% $11.39 $13.25
1995 +35.42% $8.41 $11.39
1994 -5.81% $8.93 $8.41
1993 +40.26% $6.36 $8.93
1992 +2.87% $6.19 $6.36
1991 -32.69% $9.19 $6.19
1990 -25.59% $12.35 $9.19
1989 +56.36% $7.90 $12.35
1988 +80.56% $4.38 $7.90
1987 -13.60% $5.07 $4.38
1986 +108.33% $2.43 $5.07
1985 +62.16% $1.50 $2.43
1984 -67.26% $4.58 $1.50
1983 -28.03% $6.36 $4.58
1982 +14.60% $5.55 $6.36
1981 +3.01% $5.39 $5.55
1980 -11.92% $6.12 $5.39
1979 -15.64% $7.25 $6.12
1978 -7.25% $7.82 $7.25
1977 +6.63% $7.33 $7.82
1976 +19.08% $6.16 $7.33
1975 +92.40% $3.20 $6.16
1974 -56.59% $7.37 $3.20

Frequently Asked Questions: CMS

What sector is CMS in? ▼

CMS operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.

How has CMS performed historically? ▼

Over 53 years of trading history, CMS has posted gains in 36 years (68% of the time). The best year was 1986 with a +108.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in CMS? ▼

You can invest in CMS through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CMS.

Last updated: 11/1/2026