CMS:NYSE
CMS Energy Corporation
Data as of 2026-03-11 - not real-time
$76.43
Latest Price
5/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
CMS Energy is trading at $76.43, just under its 20‑day SMA of $76.47, indicating near‑term price stability. The 50‑day and 200‑day SMAs sit at $73.18 and $72.21 respectively, confirming a longer‑term bullish backdrop. However, the MACD histogram has turned negative and the MACD signal is flagged “bearish,” suggesting short‑term momentum weakness. RSI at 56 is comfortably mid‑range, offering no overbought warning. Daily volume has slipped below its 10‑day average, and the volume trend is labeled “decreasing,” which can amplify price volatility near the $78.47 resistance zone.
On the fundamentals side, CMS posted 12.3% revenue growth and raised its FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $3.83‑$3.90, underscoring earnings momentum. The company distributes a 2.95% dividend with a 61.5% payout, a level that remains sustainable given strong operating cash flow. Yet the balance sheet is heavily leveraged, with a debt‑to‑equity ratio of roughly 195, and free cash flow is negative, raising concerns about capital allocation. The DCF‑derived fair value of $59 is well below the current market price, flagging the stock as overvalued relative to intrinsic expectations. Coupled with a low beta (~0.09) and modest 30‑day volatility (≈15.7%), the equity is defensively positioned but priced for a correction.
On the fundamentals side, CMS posted 12.3% revenue growth and raised its FY‑2026 EPS guidance to $3.83‑$3.90, underscoring earnings momentum. The company distributes a 2.95% dividend with a 61.5% payout, a level that remains sustainable given strong operating cash flow. Yet the balance sheet is heavily leveraged, with a debt‑to‑equity ratio of roughly 195, and free cash flow is negative, raising concerns about capital allocation. The DCF‑derived fair value of $59 is well below the current market price, flagging the stock as overvalued relative to intrinsic expectations. Coupled with a low beta (~0.09) and modest 30‑day volatility (≈15.7%), the equity is defensively positioned but priced for a correction.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- bearish MACD histogram
- price approaching resistance at $78.47
- decreasing trading volume
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- 12.3% revenue growth
- 2.95% dividend yield with 61.5% payout
- valuation gap between market price and DCF fair value
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- regulated utility earnings stability
- ongoing clean‑energy investments
- attractive dividend yield
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth12.30%
Profit Margin12.54%
P/E Ratio21.7
ROE10.86%
ROA3.15%
Debt/Equity194.86
P/B Ratio2.6
Op. Cash Flow$2.2B
Free Cash Flow$-1742375040
Industry P/E20.7
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI56.3
Support$72.56
Resistance$78.47
MA 20$76.47
MA 50$73.18
MA 200$72.21
MACDBearish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index76.91
Valuation
Fair Value$59.02
Target Price$79.15
Upside/Downside3.56%
GradeOvervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield2.95%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.09
Volatility15.66%
Sector RiskLow
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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