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Jackson, MI-based CMS Energy Corporation CMS reported third-quarter 2015 adjusted earnings per share of 53 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 49 cents by 8.2%. Quarterly earnings surged 55.9% from the year-ago figure primarily on the back of higher revenues and operating income. CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) - Earnings Surprise | FindTheCompany Operational Performance
In the quarter under review, CMS Energy’s operating revenues were $1,486 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,458 million by 1.9%. On a year-over-year basis, revenues increased 3.9%.
The company’s operating expenses declined nearly 2.1% year over year to $1,169 million.
Operating income was $317 million, up from $236 million a year ago.
CMS Energy’s interest charges were $101 million, flat with the prior-year period.
Financial Condition
CMS Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $150 million as of Sep 30, 2015, down from $207 million as of Dec 31, 2014.
As of Sep 30, 2015, total debt, capital leases and financing obligations increased to $8,445 million from $8,312 million as of Dec 31, 2014.
In the first nine months of 2015, cash from operating activities was $1,420 million compared with $962 million in the year-ago period.
Guidance
CMS Energy raised the low end of its 2015 adjusted earnings per share guidance of $1.86–$1.89 to $1.87–$1.89. The company reiterated its long-term adjusted earnings growth guidance of 5–7%.
Upcoming Releases
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Zacks Rank
CMS Energy currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
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CMS Energy Corporation
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CODE : CMS |
ISIN : US1258961002 |
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CMS Energy is a producing company based in United states of america. CMS Energy is listed in Germany and in United States of America. Its market capitalisation is US$ 19.8 billions as of today (€ 17.8 billions). Its stock quote reached its lowest recent point on April 18, 2014 at US$ 0.12, and its highest recent level on September 18, 2024 at US$ 70.00. CMS Energy has 282 420 406 shares outstanding. |