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Investing.com - BofA Securities reiterated a Buy rating and $82.00 price target on CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) following a Michigan Public Service Commission decision on the company’s electric rate case.
The Michigan Public Service Commission released a final decision today in Consumers Energy’s electric rate case U-21870. The decision came after an Administrative Law Judge proposal on January 30, 2026 recommended an 8.2% return on equity.
The commission approved a return on equity of 9.9%, maintaining the authorized level, and a rate increase of $276.607 million, representing 65% of the company’s request. The commission kept the equity layer at 50% and authorized a rate base of $15.023 billion, compared to the company’s projection of $15.330 billion.CMS shares currently trade at $76.16, near their 52-week high of $78.88, with the stock posting a 10% return year-to-date. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears slightly overvalued relative to its Fair Value. The company maintains a solid dividend profile, having raised its dividend for 19 consecutive years, with a current yield of 2.99%.
BofA Securities analyst Ross Fowler maintained the Buy rating on the stock. The firm views the approved rate increase and return on equity as favorable and in line with the previous order.
The decision follows a period of uncertainty after the Administrative Law Judge’s proposal pushed for a significantly lower return on equity in late January.
In other recent news, CMS Energy reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, demonstrating strong financial performance with revenue significantly surpassing forecasts. The company’s earnings per share aligned with expectations, highlighting a robust fiscal year. Following this, BMO Capital raised its price target for CMS Energy to $80 from $79, maintaining an Outperform rating due to the company’s fiscal year 2025 earnings per share of $3.61, which exceeded the high end of its guidance and reflected an 8% year-over-year growth. KeyBanc also increased its price target on CMS Energy stock to $83 from $79, retaining an Overweight rating after recent investor meetings.
Furthermore, CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary, Consumers Energy, announced several corporate developments. Consumers Energy declared a quarterly dividend on its preferred stock, payable in April 2026, underscoring its commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, CMS Energy appointed two new directors to its board, including Diane Leopold, who brings extensive experience from her tenure at Dominion Energy. These developments indicate a period of strategic growth and stability for CMS Energy.
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