Supplemental

Income Taxes Paid, Net

CMS Energy Income Taxes Paid, Net remained flat by 0.0% to -$5.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 71.0%, from -$17.25M to -$5.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Income Taxes Paid, Net shows a downward trend with a 5.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionSupplemental
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 10, 2026

How to read this metric

A lower cash tax rate relative to statutory rates can indicate effective tax planning, while high cash taxes may signal a lack of tax-efficient strategies or one-time tax events.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the actual cash paid for income taxes during the period, net of any refunds received. It provides...

Peer comparison

Standard supplemental disclosure; peers are compared based on their cash effective tax rate.

Metric ID: supplemental_income_taxes_paid_net

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$16.00M$1.00M$15.00M-$69.00M-$20.00M
YoY Change-93.8%>999%-560.0%+71.0%
Range-$69.00M$16.00M
CAGR+5.7%
Avg YoY Growth+204.3%
Median YoY Growth-11.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CMS Energy's income taxes paid, net?
CMS Energy (CMS) reported income taxes paid, net of -$5.00M in Q4 2025.
How has CMS Energy's income taxes paid, net changed year-over-year?
CMS Energy's income taxes paid, net increased by 71.0% year-over-year, from -$17.25M to -$5.00M.
What is the long-term trend for CMS Energy's income taxes paid, net?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CMS Energy's income taxes paid, net has grown at a 5.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $16.00M to -$20.00M.
What does income taxes paid, net mean?
The actual cash amount paid to tax authorities during the year.