A-83/100

Is CMS Energy (CMS) a risky stock?

Sector: Utilities Price: $71.96 Composite: 83/100

As of July 21, 2026, Clavix grades CMS Energy (CMS) A- for risk, a composite score of 83 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts CMS in the "low risk" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.

Grade as of July 21, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.

The five risk dimensions behind CMS's grade

Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how CMS scores on each, as of July 21, 2026.

Financial healthbalance sheet, margins, cash flow
65
News sentimentscored, sourced recent coverage
73
Macro exposuresensitivity to rates, dollar, oil
73
Sector resiliencestrength vs the broad market
63
Price stabilitydrawdown and volatility
57

What's moving CMS's risk right now

Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind CMS's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 21, 2026.

Demand · mixed signal

Wealthfront Advisers bought 19,397 more CMS Energy shares in Q1 (an 11.2% boost), while Mattern Capital lifted its stake by 32.3%, making CMS its 9th largest holding. Both moves are routine quarterly 13F disclosures, not major catalysts.

Valuation · supporting the grade

JPMorgan lifted its CMS Energy price target to $85, a sign of more confidence in the stock's upside. A higher Wall Street target can help support the stock's valuation.

Earnings & results · supporting the grade

Analysts are tracking whether CMS Energy can top estimates again in its next report after a string of past beats. Continued surprises above expectations would likely reinforce investor confidence.

What a A- grade means

On the Clavix A+ to F scale, CMS's composite of 83 falls in the A band (80–100), read as "low risk." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.

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This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell CMS or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.