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Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation

CMS Energy Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation increased by 79.8% to $20.57B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 79.8%, from $11.44B to $20.57B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation shows an upward trend with a 13.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2026
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher future cash commitments, which could impact future liquidity and financial flexibility.

Detailed definition

This represents future payment obligations under non-cancelable purchase contracts that are not yet recognized as liabil...

Peer comparison

Often disclosed in footnotes; high levels relative to revenue may indicate significant supply chain dependency.

Metric ID: other_unrecorded_unconditional_purchase_obligation_balan_a30cd0

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$12.47B$12.52B$10.70B$11.44B$20.57B
QoQ Change+0.4%-14.6%+6.9%+79.8%
YoY Change+0.4%-14.6%+6.9%+79.8%
Range$10.70B$20.57B
CAGR+64.9%
Avg YoY Growth+18.1%
Median YoY Growth+3.7%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation?
CMS Energy (CMS) reported unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation of $20.57B in Q4 2025.
How has CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation changed year-over-year?
CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation increased by 79.8% year-over-year, from $11.44B to $20.57B.
What is the long-term trend for CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation has grown at a 13.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.47B to $20.57B.
What does unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation mean?
Future payment commitments for goods or services that are not yet recorded as liabilities.