8-K ·Filed May 13, 2026

CMS

CMS ENERGY CORP
NEUTRAL
Impact 3/10
Horizonmonths Processed4mo ago SEC0001104659-26-060321
8-K context-dependent: Items 8.01
Actionable Insight • Neutral

This is a shelf facility, not an immediate offering. Monitor subsequent filings for actual sales under the ATM program, which will be disclosed in quarterly reports or 8-Ks. No immediate trading action warranted.

DirectionNeutral
Confidencehigh
Horizonmonths
Final — all horizons settled through T+60d ⚠ clustered
CMS-PC ▼ -4.07% at T+60d
NEUTRAL call ✗ call lost -4.07% · α vs SPY -7.66% · entry $17.20 → $16.50
Entry anchored
May 13, 2026
via day open
T+1d
-2.09%
call -2.09% · α -0.87%
$16.84
settled 5mo ago
T+5d
-2.01%
call -2.01% · α -1.29%
$16.86
settled 5mo ago
T+20d
-1.48%
call -1.48% · α -0.62%
$16.95
settled 4mo ago
T+60d
-4.07%
call -4.07% · α -7.66%
$16.50
settled 8w ago

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Executive Summary

CMS Energy entered into a new equity distribution agreement to sell up to $3 billion of common stock through an at-the-market offering program, replacing a prior 2023 agreement. The program allows for both direct issuance and forward sale transactions with a syndicate of 16 banks. This is a routine capital markets financing facility, not an immediate issuance.

Key Facts

  • CMS Energy entered into an equity distribution agreement dated May 13, 2026, to sell up to $3,000,000,000 of common stock.
  • The program includes both direct issuance (Issuance Shares) and forward sale transactions (Forward Hedge Shares).
  • The agreement replaces a prior equity distribution agreement dated December 7, 2023.
  • Agents and Forward Sellers are entitled to compensation of up to 1% of gross proceeds.
  • Sales may be made through at-the-market offerings on the NYSE or in privately negotiated transactions.
  • CMS Energy has no obligation to sell any shares under the program.

Financial Impact

Up to $3,000,000,000 in potential common stock issuance, with agent compensation of up to 1% of gross proceeds.

dilutionshares outstanding

Risk Factors

  • Potential dilution if the company sells shares under the program.
  • Forward sale transactions may result in cash or share settlement obligations.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Electric & Other Services Combined

Investment Themes

Traditional Energy

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001104659-26-060321
Document: tm2614454d2_8k.htm0001104659-26-060321
Document: tm2614454d2_ex5-1.htm0001104659-26-060321
Document: 0001104659-26-060321-index-headers.html0001104659-26-060321
Document: 0001104659-26-060321-index.html0001104659-26-060321
Document: 0001104659-26-060321.txt0001104659-26-060321
8 reports for CMS
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TypeNow
Jul 28, 2026
9w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$74.37 $68.74▼ −7.57%▼ −10.95%$63.83 (−14.17%)
Jun 3, 2026
17w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$16.95 $16.90▼ −0.30%▲ +0.70%$63.83 (+276.69%)
May 13, 2026
20w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$17.20 $16.95▼ −1.48%▼ −0.62%$63.83 (+271.10%)
May 13, 2026
20w ago
424B5
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$17.20 $16.95▲ +1.48%▲ +0.62%$63.83 (−271.10%)
Apr 28, 2026
22w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$17.21 $17.03▼ −1.07%▼ −6.53%$63.83 (+270.89%)
Apr 1, 2026
26w ago
DEFA14A
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$16.59 $16.97▲ +2.29%▼ −7.43%$63.83 (+284.75%)
Feb 25, 2026
31w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$76.00 $75.44▼ −0.74%▲ +4.50%$63.83 (−16.01%)
Feb 25, 2026
31w ago
Insider Cluster
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$76.00 $75.44▼ −0.74%▲ +4.50%$63.83 (−16.01%)
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