CMS Energy(US:CMS) Prnewswireยท2025-10-30 10:30Core Insights - CMS Energy reported earnings per share of $0.92 for Q3 2025, an increase from $0.84 in Q3 2024, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.93 compared to $0.84 in the same quarter last year [1][2] - For the first nine months of 2025, the company reported earnings per share of $2.59, up from $2.45 in 2024, with adjusted earnings per share at $2.66 compared to $2.47 in 2024, attributed to favorable regulatory outcomes and weather conditions [1][2] Financial Performance - Operating revenue for Q3 2025 was $2.021 billion, compared to $1.743 billion in Q3 2024, while operating expenses increased to $1.540 billion from $1.376 billion [6] - Net income for Q3 2025 was $272 million, up from $247 million in Q3 2024, with net income available to common stockholders at $275 million compared to $251 million in the previous year [6][7] - The company raised its 2025 adjusted earnings guidance to a range of $3.56 to $3.60 per share and initiated 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.80 to $3.87 per share [2] Strategic Outlook - CMS Energy's long-term adjusted EPS growth is reaffirmed at 6 to 8 percent, with confidence towards the high end of this range [2] - The company emphasizes its strong track record of constructive regulatory outcomes, particularly in natural gas rate cases and renewable energy plans [2] Cash Flow and Capitalization - Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $1.757 billion, while net cash used in investing activities was $(2.926) billion [7] - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were $38.008 billion, an increase from $35.920 billion at the end of 2024 [6]