CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) is currently trading at $62.95. Based on 12 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $78.67, implying a 25.0% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

Over the past 30 days, the feed records 0 target raises and 3 target cuts for CMS. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 4 target raises and 7 target cuts for CMS.

CMS

CMS Energy Corporation

UtilitiesOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$62.95

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$74.00$86.00
Current $62.95
Median: $79.50Mean: $79.75Current: $62.95

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Morgan StanleySep 18, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $79.00 → $77.00

  • JefferiesSep 15, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $78.00 → $74.00

  • BMO CapitalSep 8, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $82.00 → $77.00

  • Argus ResearchAug 26, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $80.00 → $80.00

  • Morgan StanleyAug 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $80.00 → $79.00

  • Truist SecuritiesAug 4, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $85.00 → $81.00

  • MizuhoJul 29, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $78.00 → $77.00

  • KeybancJul 23, 2026

    PT action: —

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 22, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $86.00 → $82.00

  • BMO CapitalJul 20, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $81.00 → $86.00

  • JP MorganJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $82.00 → $85.00

  • JefferiesJul 16, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $74.00 → $78.00

  • BarclaysJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $79.00 → $81.00

  • JefferiesJun 4, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $88.00 → $74.00

  • BMO CapitalJun 4, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $82.00 → $81.00

  • Truist SecuritiesMay 18, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $86.00 → $83.00

  • JP MorganMay 14, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $86.00 → $82.00

  • BMO CapitalMay 11, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $85.00 → $82.00

  • BarclaysApr 29, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $81.00 → $79.00

  • Truist SecuritiesApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $86.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$78.67

Based on 12 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (7)Hold (8)Sell (0)

Upside

+24.97%

Market Cap

$19.74B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Oct 29, 2026D-33
P/E Ratio (TTM)18.96
Forward P/E15.15
P/B Ratio2.07
Dividend Yield3.62%
Return on Equity (ROE)9.16%
Operating Margin17.17%
Debt to Equity185.60
Beta (Volatility)0.33
52 Week Range$62.38 - $80.36
LowCurrent: $62.95High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 2Insider Sells: 8

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

MADDIPATI SRIKANTH (Officer) - 200 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
7/31/2026MADDIPATI SRIKANTHOfficerPurchase at price 72.46 per share.200
5/26/2026HOFMEISTER BRANDON JOfficerSale at price 74.31 per share.3,000
3/2/2026MCINTOSH SCOTT B.OfficerSale at price 78.20 per share.1,750
2/27/2026HOFMEISTER BRANDON JOfficerSale at price 78.24 per share.4,000
2/25/2026LEOPOLD DIANEDirectorPurchase at price 76.70 per share.2,000
2/20/2026RUSSELL JOHN G.DirectorSale at price 75.76 per share.14,914
11/3/2025HOFMEISTER BRANDON JOfficerSale at price 72.47 - 72.48 per share.4,000
9/5/2025SNYDER LAUREN YOfficerSale at price 71.26 per share.2,220
8/8/2025HOFMEISTER BRANDON JOfficerSale at price 73.62 per share.2,000
5/6/2025HOFMEISTER BRANDON JOfficerSale at price 73.61 per share.2,198

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for CMS?

A. The current target price for CMS Energy Corporation is $78.67, which implies a 25.0% upside from the current price of $62.95. This is based on the consensus of 12 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for CMS?

A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying CMS stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 2 insider buys and 8 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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