CMS Energy Announces 2020 Results, Continues Long Track Record of Strong EPS Growth and Raises 2021 Adjusted EPS Guidance

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CMS Energy reported a 2020 earnings per share of $2.64, up from $2.39 in 2019. The adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.67, compared to $2.49 the previous year. For 2021, the company raised its adjusted earnings guidance to between $2.83 and $2.87, reflecting a growth outlook of 6% to 8%. CMS Energy committed over $80 million to assist customers during the pandemic and invested more than $700 million in clean energy infrastructure. The company aims to lead the transition to renewable energy.

Positive

• Earnings per share increased to $2.64, up from $2.39 in 2019.
• Adjusted earnings per share rose to $2.67, compared to $2.49 in 2019.
• 2021 adjusted earnings guidance is raised to $2.83 - $2.87, indicating expected growth.
• Contributed over $80 million to support customers during the pandemic.
• Invested more than $700 million in gas, electric, and renewable infrastructure.

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• None.

JACKSON, Mich., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today 2020 reported earnings per share of $2.64, compared to reported earnings per share of $2.39 for 2019. The company announced adjusted earnings per share of $2.67 for 2020, compared to $2.49 for 2019.

CMS Energy raised its guidance for 2021 adjusted earnings to $2.83 - $2.87* per share (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures) reflecting continued strong growth of 6 to 8 percent, with a bias toward the midpoint. 

"CMS Energy has delivered consistent industry-leading financial results for nearly two decades. That continued in 2020, and we are well positioned for success in 2021," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "The company remains committed to lead the clean energy transition by bringing renewable energy and energy waste reduction opportunities to all of our customers. In 2020, we contributed more than $80 million to support our customers and the communities we serve during the pandemic, and we invested more than $700 million in gas, electric and renewable infrastructure to support our clean energy transition."

CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based company that has an electric and natural gas utility, Consumers Energy, as its primary business.

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CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2020 year-end results and provide a business and financial outlook on February 4 at 9:30 a.m. (EST). To participate in the webcast, go to CMS Energy's homepage (cmsenergy.com) and select "Events and Presentations."

Important information for investors about non-GAAP measures and other disclosures.

*This news release contains non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (non-GAAP) measures, such as adjusted earnings. Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, regulatory items from prior years, or other items detailed in the attached summary financial statements. Management views adjusted earnings as a key measure of the company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, the company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance. Because the company is not able to estimate the impact of specific line items, which have the potential to significantly impact, favorably or unfavorably, the company's reported earnings in future periods, the company is not providing reported earnings guidance nor is it providing a reconciliation for the comparable future period earnings. The company's adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for the reported earnings. All references to net income refer to net income available to common stockholders and references to earnings per share are on a diluted basis.

This news release contains "forward-looking statements." The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's results to differ materially. All forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of the risk and other factors detailed from time to time in CMS Energy's and Consumers Energy's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. 

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Financial Results and Outlook
2020 Results	Amount
Reported EPS	$2.64
Adjusted EPS	$2.67
2021 Updates	Amount
Adjusted EPS Guidance	$2.83 - $2.87*
Annual Dividend	$1.74 (+7%)

 

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
		In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts
		Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
		12/31/20			12/31/19			12/31/20			12/31/19
Operating revenue		$	1,798		$	1,795		$	6,680		$	6,845
Operating expenses			1,446			1,484			5,318			5,606
Operating Income			352			311			1,362			1,239
Other income (expense)			(15)			28			84			109
Interest charges			140			134			561			519
Income Before Income Taxes			197			205			885			829
Income tax expense			35			37			133			147
Net Income			162			168			752			682
Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests			4			1			(3)			2
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders		$	158		$	167		$	755		$	680
Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share		$	0.55		$	0.59		$	2.65		$	2.40
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share			0.55			0.58			2.64			2.39

 

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
		In Millions
		As of
		12/31/20				12/31/19
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents			$	168			$	140
Restricted cash and cash equivalents				17				17
Other current assets				2,219				2,174
Total current assets				2,404				2,331
Non-current assets
Plant, property, and equipment				21,039				18,926
Other non-current assets				6,223				5,580
Total Assets			$	29,666			$	26,837
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities (1)			$	1,568			$	1,484
Non-current liabilities (1)				6,825				7,051
Capitalization
Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt) (2)
Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding non-recourse and securitization debt)				12,083				10,518
Non-recourse debt				2,888				2,478
Total debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt)				14,971				12,996
Noncontrolling interests				581				37
Common stockholders' equity				5,496				5,018
Total capitalization (excluding securitization debt)				21,048				18,051
Securitization debt (2)				225				251
Total Liabilities and Equity			$	29,666			$	26,837
(1)  Excludes debt, finance leases, and other financing.
(2)  Includes current and non-current portions.
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
		In Millions
		Twelve Months Ended
		12/31/20				12/31/19
Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts			$	157			$	175
Net cash provided by operating activities (3)				1,276				1,790
Net cash used in investing activities				(2,867)				(2,816)
Cash flows from operating and investing activities				(1,591)				(1,026)
Net cash provided by financing activities				1,619				1,008
Total Cash Flows			$	28			$	(18)
End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts			$	185			$	157
(3)  Includes the impact of $700 million of pension contributions in 2020.

 

CMS ENERGY CORPORATION Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Unaudited)
		In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts
		Three Months Ended						Twelve Months Ended
		12/31/20			12/31/19			12/31/20			12/31/19
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders		$	158		$	167		$	755		$	680
Reconciling items:
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings			2			36			13			37
Tax impact			(1)			(9)			(3)			(9)
Tax reform			-			-			(9)			-
Voluntary separation program			*			-			11			-
Tax impact			(*)			-			(3)			-
Adjusted net income – non-GAAP		$	159		$	194		$	764		$	708
Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic			285.7			283.0			285.0			283.0
Diluted			286.9			284.8			286.3			284.3
Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share
Reported net income per share		$	0.55		$	0.59		$	2.65		$	2.40
Reconciling items:
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings			0.01			0.13			0.04			0.13
Tax impact			(*)			(0.03)			(0.01)			(0.03)
Tax reform			-			-			(0.03)			-
Voluntary separation program			*			-			0.04			-
Tax impact			(*)			-			(0.01)			-
Adjusted net income per share – non-GAAP		$	0.56		$	0.69		$	2.68		$	2.50
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share
Reported net income per share		$	0.55		$	0.58		$	2.64		$	2.39
Reconciling items:
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings			0.01			0.13			0.04			0.13
Tax impact			(*)			(0.03)			(0.01)			(0.03)
Tax reform			-			-			(0.03)			-
Voluntary separation program			*			-			0.04			-
Tax impact			(*)			-			(0.01)			-
Adjusted net income per share – non-GAAP		$	0.56		$	0.68		$	2.67		$	2.49
*	Less than $0.5 million or $0.01 per share.
Management views adjusted (non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) earnings as a key measure of the Company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors.  Internally, the Company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance.  Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, regulatory items from prior years, or other items detailed in these summary financial statements.  Adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for reported earnings.

 

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FAQ

What are CMS Energy's earnings per share for 2020?

CMS Energy reported earnings per share of $2.64 for 2020.

How do the 2020 adjusted earnings compare to 2019 for CMS Energy?

The adjusted earnings per share for CMS Energy in 2020 was $2.67, up from $2.49 in 2019.

What is CMS Energy's earnings guidance for 2021?

CMS Energy raised its adjusted earnings guidance for 2021 to between $2.83 and $2.87.

How much did CMS Energy invest in clean energy infrastructure in 2020?

CMS Energy invested over $700 million in gas, electric, and renewable infrastructure in 2020.

What financial support did CMS Energy provide during the pandemic?

CMS Energy contributed more than $80 million to support customers during the pandemic.