Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21

Equity

Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans

CMS Energy Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans decreased by 11.3% to 4M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 11.3%, from 4.5M to 4M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Shares Reserved for Future Issuance Under Stock Plans shows a downward trend with a -9.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ2 2021

How to read this metric

A high number indicates significant potential for future dilution, which may negatively impact earnings per share.

Detailed definition

This represents the number of common shares set aside to satisfy future obligations under employee stock option plans, r...

Peer comparison

Common in companies that rely heavily on equity-based compensation to attract and retain talent.

Metric ID: shares_reserved_for_stock_plans

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value5.9M5.4M5M4.5M4M
QoQ Change-8.6%-8.4%-9.9%-11.3%
YoY Change-8.6%-8.4%-9.9%-11.3%
Range4M5.9M
CAGR-33.1%
Avg YoY Growth-9.6%
Median YoY Growth-9.2%
Current Streak4+ quarters decline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMS Energy's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
CMS Energy (CMS) reported shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans of 4M in Q4 2025.
How has CMS Energy's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans changed year-over-year?
CMS Energy's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans decreased by 11.3% year-over-year, from 4.5M to 4M.
What is the long-term trend for CMS Energy's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CMS Energy's shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans has grown at a -9.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 5.9M to 4M.
What does shares reserved for future issuance under stock plans mean?
The number of shares set aside for future employee stock awards.