CMS Energy Corporation

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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
$74.62
Market Cap
$22.87B
52-Week High
$78.88
52-Week Low
$67.71
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

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

1 Year
$1,046
+5%
3 Years
$1,338
+34%
5 Years
$1,503
+50%
10 Years
$2,444
+144%
Since IPO
$7,887
+689%

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 $1,046 as of May 2026, representing a +4.6% 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 $1,338 as of May 2026, representing a +33.8% 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 $1,503 as of May 2026, representing a +50.3% 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 $2,444 as of May 2026, representing a +144.4% 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 $7,887 as of May 2026, representing a +688.7% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+0.66%
Positive Months
353
55% of 637
Negative Months
275
43% of 637
Data Period
53+ years
637 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 (-1.0%)

Over the past 53+ years (637 months), CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has averaged a monthly return of +0.66% with a median return of +1.03%. The stock had 353 positive months (55%) and 275 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 (-1.0%).

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 +10.28% with a median return of +8.28%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.43%. 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
+10.28%
Best Year
1986 (+108.33%)
Worst Year
1984 (-67.26%)
Positive Years
36/53
Year Return Start End
2026 +7.51% $69.41 $74.62
2025 +8.13% $64.19 $69.41
2024 +18.60% $54.12 $64.19
2023 -5.21% $57.10 $54.12
2022 +0.18% $57.00 $57.10
2021 +9.71% $51.95 $57.00
2020 -0.31% $52.11 $51.95
2019 +30.04% $40.07 $52.11
2018 +8.25% $37.02 $40.07
2017 +17.03% $31.63 $37.02
2016 +18.85% $26.61 $31.63
2015 +7.31% $24.80 $26.61
2014 +34.59% $18.43 $24.80
2013 +13.90% $16.18 $18.43
2012 +15.05% $14.06 $16.18
2011 +23.92% $11.35 $14.06
2010 +23.60% $9.18 $11.35
2009 +61.25% $5.69 $9.18
2008 -40.23% $9.53 $5.69
2007 +5.29% $9.05 $9.53
2006 +15.09% $7.86 $9.05
2005 +38.85% $5.66 $7.86
2004 +22.65% $4.62 $5.66
2003 -9.75% $5.11 $4.62
2002 -57.61% $12.06 $5.11
2001 -19.79% $15.04 $12.06
2000 +8.28% $13.89 $15.04
1999 -32.69% $20.64 $13.89
1998 +13.19% $18.23 $20.64
1997 +35.43% $13.46 $18.23
1996 +16.37% $11.57 $13.46
1995 +35.42% $8.54 $11.57
1994 -5.81% $9.07 $8.54
1993 +40.26% $6.47 $9.07
1992 +2.87% $6.29 $6.47
1991 -32.69% $9.34 $6.29
1990 -25.59% $12.55 $9.34
1989 +56.36% $8.03 $12.55
1988 +80.56% $4.45 $8.03
1987 -13.60% $5.15 $4.45
1986 +108.33% $2.47 $5.15
1985 +62.16% $1.52 $2.47
1984 -67.26% $4.65 $1.52
1983 -28.03% $6.46 $4.65
1982 +14.60% $5.64 $6.46
1981 +3.01% $5.47 $5.64
1980 -11.92% $6.22 $5.47
1979 -15.64% $7.37 $6.22
1978 -7.25% $7.94 $7.37
1977 +6.63% $7.45 $7.94
1976 +19.08% $6.26 $7.45
1975 +92.41% $3.25 $6.26
1974 -56.59% $7.49 $3.25

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: 3/24/2026