Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.21
CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 (CMSA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
10.0%
Payout Ratio
61.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
19 years
CMSA Dividend Income Check
Safety
61.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
19 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is flat.
CMSA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield10.0%
Trailing DPS$2.21
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout61.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak19 years
3Y CAGR-0.0%
5Y CAGR-0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield10.0%
1Y Total Return9.8%
5Y Total Return7.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)26.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,77210Y ago$13,31820Y ago$13,318
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CMSA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
CMSA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 distributes 61.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CMSA has raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CMSA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 10.0% dividend yield, 10.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 7.7%, with dividends contributing 26.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,318 today.
CMSA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.03
Avg/Payment$0.3517
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026Latest | $0.3516 | — | 6.39% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3516 | ↓ -0.1% | 22.26% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.3520 | ↑ +0.1% | 6.31% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.25% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.77% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.15% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.3516 | — | 5.65% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3516 | — | 5.63% | Sep 16, 2024 |
CMSA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
10.0%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
61.9% payout
Streak
19Y
-0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.0%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st CMSACMS Energy Corporati… | $6.6B | 10.0% | 61.9% | 19 | Watch |
 AQNBAlgonquin Power & Ut… | $19.2B | 1.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $19.1B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 6 | Watch |
 CMSCMS Energy Corporati… | $22.8B | 3.0% | 61.9% | 19 | Watch |
 CNPCenterPoint Energy, … | $27.6B | 2.1% | 54.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.5B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $36.7B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
 AEEAmeren Corporation | $30.1B | 2.6% | 52.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
 DTEDTE Energy Company | $29.5B | 3.0% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
CMSA Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.53 | 39.8% | 2.51x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.33 | 42.2% | 2.37x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $1.41 | -0.1% | 4 | $3.01 | 46.7% | 2.14x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.85 | 49.4% | 2.02x | 5.0% |
| 2021 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.66 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.64 | 53.3% | 1.88x | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $1.41 | 28.6% | 4 | $2.39 | 58.9% | 1.70x | 5.0% |
| 2018 | $1.09 | — | 3 | $2.32 | 47.2% | 2.12x | 3.9% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.64 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonCMSA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CMSA stock.
How much dividend does CMSA pay per share?
CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 (CMSA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +10.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CMSA's next ex-dividend date?
CMSA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CMSA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CMSA's dividend safe?
CMSA's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +61.9% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 19 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CMSA a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 19 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CMSA pay dividends?
CMS Energy Corporation 5.6% JRSUB NT 78 pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CMSA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CMSA five years ago would be worth approximately $10,772 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CMSA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CMSA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +10.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.