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CMS Energy guides higher 2027 EPS after NorthStar strategy update

Jul 28, 2026, 6:34 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Near-term EPS pressure offsets by tangible portfolio simplification and meaningful 2027 guidance uplift, which may drive multiple expansion as investors price in higher long-run regulated earnings.

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CMS Energy posted weaker Q2 2026 earnings with EPS of $0.37, below year-ago $0.66, but reaffirmed 2026 adjusted guidance and introduced 2027 guidance of $4.08–$4.17. The board-approved NorthStar Clean Energy decision shifts CMS away from non-utility renewables, retaining DIG and Michigan assets to simplify the business and reduce financing needs. The company remains confident in mid-to-long-term adj EPS growth of 6–8% as it concentrates on regulated energy services.

Q2 2026 GAAP EPS $0.37; down from $0.66 prior year. Adjusted EPS $0.37 vs $0.71.
NorthStar strategy: CMS exits non-utility renewables; DIG retained.
Guidance: 2026 adj EPS $3.83–$3.90; 2027 guidance $4.08–$4.17.
Strategy: focus on regulated services; long-term adj EPS growth target 6–8%.

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