CMS Energy Announces First Quarter Results for 2024, Reaffirms 2024 Adjusted EPS Guidance
- CMS Energy's earnings per share for Q1 2024 increased to $0.96 from $0.69 in 2023.
- Adjusted EPS for Q1 2024 rose to $0.97 from $0.70 in 2023.
- Higher weather-normalized sales and lower storm restoration costs contributed to the improved earnings.
- The company reaffirmed its 2024 adjusted EPS guidance range of $3.29 to $3.35 per share.
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Insights
The first quarter results for CMS Energy suggest a noteworthy improvement in profitability, with earnings per share (EPS) jumping from $0.69 to $0.96 year-over-year. This increase is significant as it reflects a near 40% uptick, which is a robust indicator of growth, outpacing many industry averages. One can attribute this improvement largely to the higher weather-normalized sales, indicating that CMS Energy's core operations are performing well, independent of seasonal variability. Additionally, the reduction in storm restoration costs is an encouraging sign of improved operational efficiency.
The company's decision to reaffirm its 2024 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.29 to $3.35 per share could be seen as a confident move, signaling management's belief in the company's ability to maintain its performance throughout the year. For investors, this consistency in guidance provides a clearer picture of potential future returns and supports investment planning.
Considering CMS Energy's sector and market positioning, the enhanced EPS and the stable guidance may be indicative of underlying strengths such as effective cost management and a reliable consumer demand. However, investors should consider the broader energy market dynamics, including regulatory changes and energy prices, which could affect future performance. Investor sentiment towards utilities can be influenced by such factors, so keeping an eye on these external influences is as important as internal performance metrics.
It's also worth noting that utilities are generally seen as defensive investments, often sought after for their stability and predictable earnings. CMS Energy's performance, if sustained, could make it an attractive option for those looking for lower-volatility investments with consistent dividend prospects.
Utility companies like CMS Energy are typically subject to a variety of operational risks, such as severe weather events. The reported decrease in storm restoration costs could suggest that the company is either experiencing milder weather or is becoming more adept at managing these events, both of which are positive for long-term operational sustainability. Furthermore, the transition to more sustainable energy sources is a key trend in the utility industry. CMS Energy's progress in this transition, as well as their operational responses to climate change, will be critical areas for investors to monitor, as these efforts can have significant implications for long-term profitability and regulatory compliance.
CMS Energy reaffirmed its 2024 adjusted earnings guidance to
"We experienced a warmer than normal winter but remain on track to deliver our full year earnings guidance," said Garrick Rochow, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "I continue to be pleased with our performance, namely in the progress of our electric Reliability Roadmap and economic development efforts while continuing to lead the clean energy transformation, which will be further supported by
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CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2024 first quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook on Thursday, April 25 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). 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. All references to net income refer to net income available to common stockholders and references to earnings per share are on a diluted basis. Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, business optimization initiative, changes in accounting principles, voluntary separation program, changes in federal tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, or other items. 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.
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.
Investors and others should note that CMS Energy routinely posts important information on its website and considers the Investor Relations section, www.cmsenergy.com/investor-relations, a channel of distribution.
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In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
3/31/24 | 3/31/23 | |||||||||||
Operating revenue | $ | 2,176 | $ | 2,284 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | 1,764 | 1,970 | ||||||||||
Operating Income | 412 | 314 | ||||||||||
Other income | 86 | 56 | ||||||||||
Interest charges | 177 | 147 | ||||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 321 | 223 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | 58 | 29 | ||||||||||
Net Income | 263 | 194 | ||||||||||
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (24) | (10) | ||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to CMS Energy | 287 | 204 | ||||||||||
Preferred stock dividends | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders | $ | 285 | $ | 202 | ||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share | $ | 0.96 | $ | 0.69 | ||||||||
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In Millions | ||||||||
As of | ||||||||
3/31/24 | 12/31/23 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 802 | $ | 227 | ||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 59 | 21 | ||||||
Other current assets | 2,230 | 2,591 | ||||||
Total current assets | 3,091 | 2,839 | ||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||||
Plant, property, and equipment | 25,280 | 25,072 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 5,530 | 5,606 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 33,901 | $ | 33,517 | ||||
Liabilities and Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities (1) | $ | 1,523 | $ | 1,822 | ||||
Non-current liabilities (1) | 8,066 | 7,927 | ||||||
Capitalization | ||||||||
Debt and finance leases (excluding securitization debt) (2) | 15,019 | 14,856 | ||||||
Preferred stock and securities | 224 | 224 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 560 | 581 | ||||||
Common stockholders' equity | 7,722 | 7,320 | ||||||
Total capitalization (excluding securitization debt) | 23,525 | 22,981 | ||||||
Securitization debt (2) | 787 | 787 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | 33,901 | $ | 33,517 | ||||
(1) | Excludes debt and finance leases. | |||||||
(2) | Includes current and non-current portions. | |||||||
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Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
In Millions | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
3/31/24 | 3/31/23 | |||||||
Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts | $ | 248 | $ | 182 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 956 | 1,040 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (637) | (651) | ||||||
Cash flows from operating and investing activities | 319 | 389 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 294 | 27 | ||||||
Total Cash Flows | $ | 613 | $ | 416 | ||||
End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts | $ | 861 | $ | 598 | ||||
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In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
3/31/24 | 3/31/23 | |||||||||||
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders | $ | 285 | $ | 202 | ||||||||
Reconciling items: | ||||||||||||
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings** | 4 | 3 | ||||||||||
Tax impact | (1) | (1) | ||||||||||
Voluntary separation program | * | - | ||||||||||
Tax impact | (*) | - | ||||||||||
Adjusted net income – non-GAAP | $ | 288 | $ | 204 | ||||||||
Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 297.2 | 291.2 | ||||||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share | ||||||||||||
Reported net income per share | $ | 0.96 | $ | 0.69 | ||||||||
Reconciling items: | ||||||||||||
Other exclusions from adjusted earnings** | 0.01 | 0.01 | ||||||||||
Tax impact | (*) | (*) | ||||||||||
Voluntary separation program | * | - | ||||||||||
Tax impact | (*) | - | ||||||||||
Adjusted net income per share – non-GAAP | $ | 0.97 | $ | 0.70 | ||||||||
* | Less than | |||||||||||
** | Includes restructuring costs and business optimization initiative. | |||||||||||
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, business optimization initiative, changes in accounting principles, voluntary separation program, changes in federal tax policy, regulatory items from prior years, unrealized gains or losses from mark-to-market adjustments, or other items. The 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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