CMS Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with CMS's current 2.86% yield and 4.5% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.86%
Annual Dividend: $2.23 per share
Share Price: $77.73
Payout Ratio: 61.0%
CMS DRIP Calculator
Model CMS dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 4.5% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in CMS 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in CMS on 2016-04-29 would be worth $3,463.2 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 246.3%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $2,769.44 (176.9% return). Reinvesting dividends added $693.76 in extra value.
Starting share price: $40.68 — Current share price: $77.73
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CMS's current dividend yield?
- CMS (CMS Energy Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 2.86%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $286 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much CMS do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from CMS at its current yield of 2.86%, you would need approximately $419,580 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does CMS pay monthly dividends?
- No, CMS pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is CMS's dividend safe?
- CMS's payout ratio is 61%, which is moderate. While the dividend is currently sustainable, there's less room for earnings fluctuations compared to lower payout ratios.
- What is CMS's dividend growth rate?
- CMS's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 4.5% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in CMS 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in CMS on 2016-04-29 would be worth approximately $3,463.2 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 246.3% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $2,769.44 — meaning DRIP added $693.76 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the CMS dividend page.