Is CMS Outperforming the Utilities Sector?

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-19 11:08:00

CMS Energy Corporation, a Michigan-based energy company with a market cap of $20.6 billion, operates through Electric Utility, Gas Utility, and NorthStar Clean Energy segments. The stock has dipped 10% from its 52-week high and underperformed the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund.

In the longer term, CMS Energy stock has gained 3.2% YTD but lagged behind XLU. Shares soared 16.7% over the past 52 weeks, slightly outperforming XLU. The stock has been trading below its 50-day moving averages since early May.

CMS Energy stock rose post-Q1 2025 results release, driven by strong operating revenue of $2.5 billion, up 12.5% year over year. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 guidance, expecting adjusted EPS between $3.54 and $3.60, aligning with Wall Street forecasts.

Comparatively, Consolidated Edison, Inc. has underperformed CMS stock over the past 52 weeks, gaining 11.4%. Analysts are cautiously optimistic about CMS stock, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and trading below the mean price target of $77.25.

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