CMS Energy Announces Second Quarter Results, Strategic Decision on NorthStar Clean Energy Services, Introduces Guidance for 2027

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The machine-readable files will be updated monthly to ensure accuracy of the data and reflect changes in pricing and regulatory requirements. I Understand CMS Energy Announces Second Quarter Results, Strategic Decision on NorthStar Clean Energy Services, Introduces Guidance for 2027 Jul 28, 2026 , /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today reported earnings per share of $0.37 for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $0.66 per share for 2025. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter were $0.37, compared to $0.71 per share for 2025. For the first six months of the year, the company reported $1.47 per share compared to $1.67 per share for the same timeframe in 2025. On an adjusted earnings per share basis year to date, the company reported $1.50 per share in 2026 compared to $1.73 per share in 2025. CMS Energy also announced the completion of a strategic review at NorthStar Clean Energy, and with Board approval, the company is exiting non-utility renewables development and retaining Michigan-based assets, including Dearborn Industrial Generation (or DIG). This will simplify the business, reduce financing needs, and allow the company to focus more fully on providing regulated energy services. CMS Energy reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.83 to $3.90 per share (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures) and long-term adjusted EPS growth of 6 to 8 percent, with continued confidence toward the high end. CMS Energy is introducing 2027 earnings guidance of $4.08 to $4.17. CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy provider featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses. CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2026 second quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook on Tuesday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). To participate in the webcast, go to CMS Energy's homepage (cmsenergy.com) and select "Events and Presentations." Important information for investors about non-GAAP measures and other disclosures. This news release contains non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (non-GAAP) measures, such as adjusted earnings. All references to net income refer to net income available to common stockholders and references to earnings per share are on a diluted basis. Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, business optimization initiative, major enterprise resource planning software implementations, changes in accounting principles, voluntary separation program, changes in federal tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, recognized in net income related to NorthStar Clean Energy's interest expense, or other items. Management views adjusted earnings as a key measure of the company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, the company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance. Because the company is not able to estimate the impact of specific line items, which have the potential to significantly impact, favorably or unfavorably, the company's reported earnings in future periods, the company is not providing reported earnings guidance nor is it providing a reconciliation for the comparable future period earnings. The company's adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for the reported earnings. This news release contains "forward-looking statements." The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's results to differ materially. All forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of the risk and other factors detailed from time to time in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. 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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/26 6/30/25 6/30/26 6/30/25 Operating revenue $ 1,829 $ 1,838 $ 4,559 $ 4,285 Operating expenses 1,565 1,521 3,805 3,474 Operating Income 264 317 754 811 Other income 75 137 150 187 Interest charges 210 199 413 385 Income Before Income Taxes 129 255 491 613 Income tax expense 33 62 118 125 Net Income 96 193 373 488 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (24) (8) (87) (17) Net Income Attributable to CMS Energy 120 201 460 505 Preferred stock dividends 3 3 5 5 Net Income Available to Common Stockholders  $ 117 $ 198 $ 455 $ 500 Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share $ 0.37 $ 0.66 $ 1.47 $ 1.67 CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) In Millions As of 6/30/26 12/31/25 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 241 $ 509 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 104 106 Other current assets 2,521 2,857 Total current assets 2,866 3,472 Non-current assets Plant, property, and equipment 32,329 30,680 Other non-current assets 5,710 5,789 Total Assets $ 40,905 $ 39,941 Liabilities and Equity Current liabilities(1) $ 2,193 $ 2,592 Non-current liabilities(1) 9,012 8,740 Capitalization Debt and finance leases (excluding securitization debt)(2) 18,776 18,313 Preferred stock and securities 224 224 Noncontrolling interests 625 567 Common stockholders' equity 9,550 8,920 Total capitalization (excluding securitization debt) 29,175 28,024 Securitization debt(2) 525 585 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 40,905 $ 39,941 (1) Excludes debt and finance leases. (2) Includes current and non-current portions. CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) In Millions Six Months Ended 6/30/26 6/30/25 Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts $ 615 $ 178 Net cash provided by operating activities 1,327 1,414 Net cash used in investing activities (2,093) (1,880) Cash flows from operating and investing activities (766) (466) Net cash provided by financing activities 496 1,213 Total Cash Flows $ (270) $ 747 End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts $ 345 $ 925 CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Unaudited) In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 6/30/26 6/30/25 6/30/26 6/30/25 Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $ 117 $ 198 $ 455 $ 500 Reconciling items: Other exclusions from adjusted earnings** 2 5 13 8 Tax impact (1) (1) (4) (2) State tax policy change - 12 - 12 Adjusted net income – non-GAAP $ 118 $ 214 $ 464 $ 518 Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 310.8 299.1 308.9 299.0 Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share Reported net income per share $ 0.37 $ 0.66 $ 1.47 $ 1.67 Reconciling items: Other exclusions from adjusted earnings** *  0.01 0.04 0.02 Tax impact (*) (*) (0.01) (*) State tax policy change - 0.04 - 0.04 Adjusted net income per share – non-GAAP $ 0.37 $ 0.71 $ 1.50 $ 1.73 * Less than $0.5 million or $0.01 per share. ** Includes major enterprise resource planning software implementations and unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, recognized in net income related to NorthStar Clean Energy's interest expense. Management views adjusted (non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings as a key measure of the Company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, the Company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance. Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, business optimization initiative, major enterprise resource planning software implementations, changes in accounting principles, voluntary separation program, changes in federal and state tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, recognized in net income related to NorthStar Clean Energy's interest expense, or other items. The adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for reported earnings.  View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cms-energy-announces-second-quarter-results-strategic-decision-on-northstar-clean-energy-services-introduces-guidance-for-2027-302835813.html SOURCE CMS Energy