Business Segments · CapEx

Electric Utility — CapEx

CMS Energy Electric Utility — CapEx remained flat by 0.0% to $602.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 28.7%, from $467.75M to $602.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Electric Utility — CapEx shows an upward trend with a 20.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher spending typically reflects aggressive grid modernization or capacity expansion, while lower spending may indicate a focus on cash preservation or completed project cycles.

Detailed definition

Measures the cash outflows used by the electric utility segment to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as...

Peer comparison

Standard utility metric; peers often report this as CapEx or additions to utility plant.

Metric ID: cms_segment_electric_utility_capital_expenditures

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$1.15B$1.27B$2.08B$1.87B$2.41B
YoY Change+9.7%+64.5%-10.1%+28.7%
Range$1.15B$2.41B
CAGR+20.2%
Avg YoY Growth+23.2%
Median YoY Growth+19.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMS Energy's electric utility — capex?
CMS Energy (CMS) reported electric utility — capex of $602.00M in Q4 2025.
How has CMS Energy's electric utility — capex changed year-over-year?
CMS Energy's electric utility — capex increased by 28.7% year-over-year, from $467.75M to $602.00M.
What is the long-term trend for CMS Energy's electric utility — capex?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CMS Energy's electric utility — capex has grown at a 20.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.15B to $2.41B.
What does electric utility — capex mean?
The amount of money spent by the electric utility segment on building or improving physical infrastructure.