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On Wednesday, KeyBanc analysts reaffirmed their Overweight rating for CMS Energy stock (NYSE: CMS), maintaining a price target of $76.00, which sits within the broader analyst range of $59-$83. Currently trading at $70.92 with a market capitalization of $21.2 billion, the stock has gained 8% year-to-date. The analysts highlighted the potential for growth driven by the introduction of large load customers in Michigan, following the repeal of the sales and use tax for data centers.
The analysts noted that while a significant request from CMS Energy may take time for investors to fully assess, they anticipate the uncertainty to be temporary. According to InvestingPro data, the company trades at a P/E ratio of 20.9x and has demonstrated revenue growth of 5.9% over the last twelve months. The analysts expect clarity once the Staff position is revealed, which will define the range of possible outcomes.
Despite the current situation, KeyBanc analysts remain confident in CMS Energy’s ability to achieve the higher end of its 6-8% EPS growth target. This confidence is reflected in their decision to maintain the Overweight rating.
CMS Energy’s growth opportunities are seen as promising, bolstered by recent legislative changes in Michigan that benefit large load customers. The $76 price target reflects the analysts’ positive outlook on the company’s future performance.
In other recent news, CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:CMS) reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02, which missed the forecasted $1.10 but matched BMO Capital’s estimate. Despite the EPS miss, the company reaffirmed its full-year EPS guidance of $3.54 to $3.60. Revenue for the quarter stood at $2.45 billion. Analysts from Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and BMO Capital Markets expressed continued confidence in CMS Energy, with Scotiabank raising the stock price target to $81 and BMO Capital increasing it to $79, both maintaining an Outperform rating. These adjustments reflect the company’s solid performance and strategic regulatory milestones, including ongoing proceedings related to gas and electric rate cases. Additionally, CMS Energy’s annual shareholder meetings confirmed the election of all board nominees, approval of executive compensation, and ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent auditor for 2025. The company continues to focus on renewable energy and data center investments, with significant utility investments planned for the year.
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