Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation

CMS Energy Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation decreased by 2.3% to $2.38B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.3%, from $2.44B to $2.38B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation shows relatively stable performance with a 0.7% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High obligations indicate strong future demand or long-term supply security, but also represent significant future cash outflows.

Detailed definition

This represents contractual commitments to purchase goods or services that are unconditional but have not yet been recog...

Peer comparison

Common in manufacturing sectors where long-term supply agreements are essential for production stability.

Metric ID: unrecorded_purchase_obligation

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$2.32B$3.17B$2.43B$2.44B$2.38B
QoQ Change+36.6%-23.2%+0.3%-2.3%
YoY Change+36.6%-23.2%+0.3%-2.3%
Range$2.32B$3.17B
CAGR+2.9%
Avg YoY Growth+2.9%
Median YoY Growth-1.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation?
CMS Energy (CMS) reported unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation of $2.38B in Q4 2025.
How has CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation changed year-over-year?
CMS Energy's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation decreased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $2.44B to $2.38B.
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 0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.32B to $2.38B.
What does unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation mean?
Future purchase commitments not yet recorded as liabilities.