Q3 FY26 · Ended Sep 30, 2026 · View SEC filing
The exit charge exceeded last year's quarterly operating profit
The charge was 24% of revenue and cut operating income to $47M, so the drop reflects an exit decision, not weaker utilities.
For investorsWhat CMS Energy's earnings depend on after the NorthStar exit
For foundersWhen to retreat to the home market
A consolidated net loss became $123M of profit for CMS shareholders because project partners carried part of the losses.
With gas volumes unchanged and electric volumes barely higher, approved rate increases did most of the work in revenue growth.
Interest grew faster than revenue, so each new rate order must first cover a rising cost of capital.
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