CMS
NYSE · Utilities
Cms Energy Corp
$69.18
-1.50 (-2.12%)
Dividend Overview
3.39%
Dividend Yield
+2.09% vs S&P 500 avg
$2.19
Annual Dividend
Per Payment$0.18
Frequencymonthly
Payout Ratio61.9%
Ex-DividendMar 1, 2026
Pay DateMar 15, 2026
Stock Price$69.18
Yield on Cost
If you bought at that price, what would your yield be today?
Dividend Income Calculator
If you invest $10,000 in CMS at $69.18/share
Monthly
$26.29
Quarterly
$78.88
Annually
$315.50
144 shares
Based on current price of $69.18 per share
To earn $100/month in dividends
You would need 548 shares
$37,910.64
investment needed
Dividend Safety
Moderate
61.9% payout ratio
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A payout ratio between 60-80% means most earnings go to dividends, leaving less room for growth.
Dividend Comparison — Utilities
| Stock | Yield | Annual Div | Payout Ratio | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE | 3.25% | $2.26 | 68.5% | $86.95 |
| SO | 4.02% | $2.74 | 69.5% | $92.34 |
| DUK | 4.52% | $4.25 | 66.4% | $127.78 |
| CEG | 0.91% | $1.56 | 21.0% | $249.95 |
| AEP | 4.48% | $3.74 | 56.1% | $126.53 |
| D | 5.69% | $2.63 | 76.0% | $68.60 |
| ETR | 4.47% | $2.48 | 61.6% | $110.55 |
| SRE | 3.23% | $2.52 | 89.4% | $78.17 |
| XEL | 2.88% | $2.14 | 63.5% | $79.67 |
| EXC | 3.67% | $1.59 | 58.4% | $45.62 |