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CMS-PB

Consumers Energy Company

CMS-PB

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric · Stock · quarterly payer

$76.01

Undervalued · +60% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.92%

Annual Dividend

$4.50

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Sep 2, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CMS-PB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, Consumers Energy Company (CMS-PB) has a forward dividend yield of 5.92%, based on an annual dividend of $4.50 per share and a share price of $76.01.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, CMS-PB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (89 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • CMS-PB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • CMS-PB's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 2, 2026, for a dividend of $1.13 per share.
  • CMS-PB's dividend has been roughly flat over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, CMS-PB's 5.92% yield is 18% above its five-year average yield of 5.02%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CMS-PB is $121.32 per share, 60% above the $76.01 share price, so CMS-PB screens as undervalued.
  • Consumers Energy Company (CMS-PB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CMS-PB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CMS-PB

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, Consumers Energy Company (CMS-PB) yields 5.92% ($4.50 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (89/100).

Is CMS-PB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Consumers Energy Company (CMS-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.92% ($4.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.92%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$4.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 2, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
—
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
7.0
5-Yr Total Return
-30%
52-Week Range
$72.35 – $84.50
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No
CMS-PB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CMS-PB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CMS-PB a good dividend stock?

Yes. Consumers Energy Company (CMS-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.92% ($4.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is CMS-PB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CMS-PB's fair value is about $121.32 versus a $76.01 share price — so it looks undervalued (+60% vs. fair value).

Is CMS-PB's dividend safe?

CMS-PB has a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CMS-PB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CMS-PB is about $121.32 per share, roughly 60% above the current $76.01 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CMS-PB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CMS-PB screens as "yes" and undervalued. Consumers Energy Company (CMS-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.92% ($4.50/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will CMS-PB cut its dividend?

CMS-PB earns a dividend-safety grade of A (89/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CMS-PB pay a dividend?

Yes. Consumers Energy Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $4.50 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.92%.

What is CMS-PB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, CMS-PB's forward dividend yield is 5.92%, based on a $4.50 annual dividend and a $76.01 share price.

What is CMS-PB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, CMS-PB pays $4.50 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has CMS-PB grown its dividend?

CMS-PB does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next CMS-PB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, CMS-PB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 2, 2026, for $1.13 per share.

Income Calculator

At $4.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$112.50
Annual$450.00
Monthly avg$37.50

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