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Fuel
CMS Energy Fuel increased by 43.8% to $220.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.4%, from $217.00M to $220.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Fuel shows an upward trend with a 2.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 28, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher energy prices or increased traffic volume, while a decrease reflects lower fuel prices or improved fuel efficiency.
Detailed definition
The direct expense incurred for diesel fuel used to power locomotives and other rail equipment. It is highly sensitive t...
Peer comparison
A standard variable cost for all freight railroads, often managed through fuel surcharges.
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other_fuel_costsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $116.00M | $184.00M | $155.00M | $167.00M | $241.00M | $312.00M | $185.00M | $137.00M | $110.00M | $162.00M | $152.00M | $156.00M | $114.00M | $179.00M | $175.00M | $217.00M | $134.00M | $153.00M | $153.00M | $220.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +58.6% | -15.8% | +7.7% | +44.3% | +29.5% | -40.7% | -25.9% | -19.7% | +47.3% | -6.2% | +2.6% | -26.9% | +57.0% | -2.2% | +24.0% | -38.2% | +14.2% | +0.0% | +43.8% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +107.8% | +69.6% | +19.4% | -18.0% | -54.4% | -48.1% | -17.8% | +13.9% | +3.6% | +10.5% | +15.1% | +39.1% | +17.5% | -14.5% | -12.6% | +1.4% |
Range$110.00M – $312.00M
CAGR+14.4%
Avg YoY Growth+8.3%
Median YoY Growth+7.1%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CMS Energy's fuel?
- CMS Energy (CMS) reported fuel of $220.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has CMS Energy's fuel changed year-over-year?
- CMS Energy's fuel increased by 1.4% year-over-year, from $217.00M to $220.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for CMS Energy's fuel?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CMS Energy's fuel has grown at a 2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $593.00M to $657.00M.
- What does fuel mean?
- The total cost of fuel consumed by the company's fleet.