CMS Energy (CMS) Beats on Q2 Earnings, Revenues Increase Y/Y

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Jackson, MI-based CMS Energy Corporation (CMS - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2018 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 48 cents. The figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents by 17.1%.

The company reported GAAP earnings of 49 cents in the reported quarter, compared to 33 cents in the prior-year quarter.

Operational Performance

In the quarter under review, CMS Energy’s operating revenues came in at $1,492 million, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,451 million by 2.8%. Moreover, on a year-over-year basis, revenues improved approximately 3% from $1,449 million.

The company’s operating expenses increased 2.4% to $1,237 million during the quarter.

Operating income during the second quarter was $255 million, up 5.8% from $241 million a year ago.

CMS Energy’s interest charges were $112 million, up 1.8% from $110 million in the year-ago period.

CMS Energy Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

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