The price-to-earnings ratio for CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE: CMS) is 20.18x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for CMS is 0.41. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 7 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 as “overweight,” 9 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for CMS is 296.99M and currently, short sellers hold a 2.85% of that float. On November 27, 2024, CMS’s average trading volume was 2.14M shares.
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CMS) stock’s latest price update
CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE: CMS) has seen a rise in its stock price by 1.12 in relation to its previous close of 69.67. However, the company has experienced a 2.74% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2024-11-21 that LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creative Realities, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREX, CREXW), a leading provider of digital signage and media solutions, is announcing the significant momentum and transformative impact of its purpose-built digital menu board CMS platform, Clarity™.
CMS’s Market Performance
CMS’s stock has risen by 2.74% in the past week, with a monthly drop of -1.00% and a quarterly rise of 4.51%. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.20% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 1.71% for CMS Energy Corporation The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 2.74% for CMS stock, with a simple moving average of 10.64% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of CMS
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for CMS stocks, with Jefferies repeating the rating for CMS by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for CMS in the upcoming period, according to Jefferies is $76 based on the research report published on November 05, 2024 of the current year 2024.
Mizuho, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see CMS reach a price target of $72, previously predicting the price at $76. The rating they have provided for CMS stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on October 15th, 2024.
CMS Trading at 1.06% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought CMS to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -2.69% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.71%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.20%, as shares surge +1.34% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +0.27% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, CMS rose by +2.74%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +23.70% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $68.57. In addition, CMS Energy Corporation saw 21.32% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at CMS starting from McIntosh Scott B, who sale 936 shares at the price of $68.50 back on Nov 21 ’24. After this action, McIntosh Scott B now owns 24,417 shares of CMS Energy Corporation, valued at $64,116 using the latest closing price.
Hofmeister Brandon J., the Senior Vice President of CMS Energy Corporation, sale 2,000 shares at $68.17 during a trade that took place back on Nov 18 ’24, which means that Hofmeister Brandon J. is holding 64,771 shares at $136,345 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for CMS
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.2 for the present operating margin
- 0.34 for the gross margin
The net margin for CMS Energy Corporation stands at 0.14. The total capital return value is set at 0.04. Equity return is now at value 13.69, with 3.11 for asset returns.
Based on CMS Energy Corporation (CMS), the company’s capital structure generated 0.66 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.15. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.98. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.1.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 2.78 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 5.2. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 4.92. The receivables turnover for the company is 9.31for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.21. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.23.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of CMS Energy Corporation (CMS) has been better in recent times. The stock has received a mixed of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
