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CMS-PB

Consumers Energy Company

CMS-PB36 yrs growth

Utilities · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

5.84%

Annual Dividend

$4.50

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

0.0%

Ex-Date

Jun 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

CMS-PB Dividend Safety Score

89/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak36 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.06
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is CMS-PB a good dividend stock?

Yes

Consumers Energy Company (CMS-PB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.84% ($4.50/yr), with 36 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

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 36 consecutive years of growth
  • 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
5.84%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$4.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
0.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 1, 2026
Years of Growth
36
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
7.1
5-Yr Total Return
-30%
52-Week Range
$73.50 – $84.50
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
No
CMS-PB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $4.50 / yr per share

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