CMS Energy sets preferred dividend timetable: $1.125 on $4.50 preferred; $0.2625 Series C

Jackson board sets preferred dividend timetable

Jackson, Mich. — CMS Energy’s Consumers Energy board is declaring a pair of preferred dividends that set a clear payout timetable for income-focused holders of the utility’s securities. On Feb. 13 the company announces a quarterly dividend of $1.125 per share on its $4.50 preferred stock, payable April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business March 2. The declaration is issued by PR Newswire and situates the payment within the company’s broader investor communications channels.

At the same board meeting CMS Energy also declares a distribution on its 4.200% Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, paying $0.2625 per depositary share on April 15 to holders of record at the close of business April 1, 2026. The releases note the securities by their NYSE tickers — CMS_pb for the $4.50 preferred and CMS PRC for the Series C depositary shares — and direct holders to the company’s Tax Information web pages for details on withholding and reporting. The company emphasizes that both declarations reflect scheduled income for preferred holders rather than special or one‑time distributions.

The twin declarations underscore CMS Energy’s active management of its capital structure while maintaining income streams for preferred shareholders as Consumers Energy remains the company’s primary business. CMS Energy frames the actions alongside other routine investor communications, instructing shareholders to consult full filings and to use the Investor Relations section of cmsenergy.com to sign up for alerts or contact investor relations for eligibility and payment mechanics.

Supplementary corporate updates

Separately, CMS Energy notes recent changes to its common dividend and reported results from 2025. The board earlier raises the quarterly common dividend to $0.57 per share from $0.5425 and reports 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $3.53, up from $3.33 in 2024 and above the company’s prior guidance.

Investor guidance and record‑keeping

CMS Energy repeatedly directs investors to its online Tax Information and Investor Relations resources for complete disclosure on tax status, withholding, payment mechanics and record dates. Shareholders are urged to verify eligibility with the company’s investor relations staff before the March 2 and April 1 record dates.