What is CMS Energy's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?

CMS Energy (CMS) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of 5.2% in Q1 2026.

What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?

The percentage impact on the effective tax rate caused by changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions.

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits

CMS Energy Changes in unrecognized tax benefits increased by 550.0% to 5.2% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOther

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ1 2025

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026

How to read this metric

A lower impact suggests stability in tax positions and reduced exposure to tax-related litigation.

Detailed definition

The percentage impact on the effective tax rate resulting from changes in unrecognized tax benefits. This metric isolate...

Peer comparison

Standard component of the effective tax rate reconciliation table.

Metric ID: other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_tax_conti_ef495c

Historical Data

2 periods

	Q1 '25	Q1 '26
Value	0.8%	5.2%
QoQ Change	—	+550.0%
YoY Change	—	+550.0%

Range0.8% – 5.2%

Avg YoY Growth+550.0%

Median YoY Growth+550.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMS Energy's changes in unrecognized tax benefits?: CMS Energy (CMS) reported changes in unrecognized tax benefits of 5.2% in Q1 2026.
What does changes in unrecognized tax benefits mean?: The percentage impact on the effective tax rate caused by changes in reserves for uncertain tax positions.