CMS Energy Announces First Quarter Earnings Results of $0.85 Per Share Reported and $0.86 Per Share Adjusted
JACKSON, Mich., April 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today reported net income of $243 million or $0.85 per share, for the first quarter of 2020, compared to $213 million or $0.75 per share for the same quarter in 2019. The company's adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2020 were $245 million or $0.86 per share. The primary drivers of CMS Energy's quarterly financial performance were timely recovery of customer investments and cost management, partially offset by mild winter weather.
"Consumers Energy is focused on the safety and health of our co-workers, customers, and the communities we serve during these unprecedented times," said Patti Poppe, President and CEO of CMS Energy and Consumers Energy. "We are especially mindful of our duty to deliver essential services to those on the front line of the pandemic and we are working hard to deliver safe and reliable energy to Michigan's homes and hospitals."
As the ultimate impacts of the pandemic on Michigan's economy and our business remain uncertain, at this time CMS Energy is not changing guidance for 2020 adjusted earnings of $2.64 - $2.68* per share, as announced on January 30(th) (*See below for important information about non-GAAP measures). CMS Energy will discuss the financial risks and sensitivities related to COVID-19 in more detail during its earnings webcast on April 27.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based company that has an electric and natural gas utility, Consumers Energy, as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
CMS Energy will hold a webcast to discuss its 2020 first quarter results and provide a business and financial outlook on April 27 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT). To participate in the webcast, go to CMS Energy's homepage (cmsenergy.com) and select "Investor Meeting."
Important information for investors about non-GAAP measures and other disclosures.
*This news release contains non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (non-GAAP) measures, such as adjusted earnings. Adjustments could include items such as discontinued operations, asset sales, impairments, restructuring costs, regulatory items from prior years, or other items detailed in the attached summary financial statements. Management views adjusted earnings as a key measure of the company's present operating financial performance and uses adjusted earnings for external communications with analysts and investors. Internally, the company uses adjusted earnings to measure and assess performance. Because the company is not able to estimate the impact of specific line items, which have the potential to significantly impact, favorably or unfavorably, the company's reported earnings in future periods, the company is not providing reported earnings guidance nor is it providing a reconciliation for the comparable future period earnings. The company's adjusted earnings should be considered supplemental information to assist in understanding our business results, rather than as a substitute for the reported earnings. All references to net income refer to net income available to common stockholders and references to earnings per share are on a diluted basis.
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CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts
Three Months Ended
3/31/20 3/31/19
Operating revenue $
1,864 $
2,059
Operating expenses 1,496 1,700
Operating Income 368 359
Other income 39 23
Interest charges 137 121
Income Before Income Taxes 270 261
Income tax expense 27 48
Net Income Available to
Common Stockholders $
243 $
213
Basic Earnings Per Average
Common Share $
0.86 $
0.75
Diluted Earnings Per
Average Common Share 0.85 0.75
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Summarized Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
In Millions
As of
3/31/20 12/31/19
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $
834 $
140
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 27 17
Other current assets 1,956 2,174
Total current assets 2,817 2,331
Non-current assets
Plant, property, and equipment 19,144 18,926
Other non-current assets 5,486 5,580
Total Assets $
27,447 $
26,837
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities (1) $
1,219 $
1,484
Non-current liabilities (1) 6,669 7,051
Capitalization
Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt) (2)
Debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding non-recourse and securitization debt) 11,617 10,518
Non-recourse debt 2,469 2,478
Total debt, finance leases, and other financing (excluding securitization debt) 14,086 12,996
Noncontrolling interests 37 37
Common stockholders' equity 5,185 5,018
Total capitalization (excluding securitization debt) 19,308 18,051
Securitization debt (2) 251 251
Total Liabilities and Equity $
27,447 $
26,837
(1)
Excludes debt, finance leases, and other financing.
(2)
Includes current and non-current portions.
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Summarized Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
In Millions
Three Months Ended
3/31/20 3/31/19
Beginning of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts $
157 $
175
Net cash provided by operating activities (3) 201 617
Net cash used in investing activities (559) (675)
Cash flows from operating and investing activities (358) (58)
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,062 150
Total Cash Flows $
704 $
92
End of Period Cash and Cash Equivalents, Including Restricted Amounts $
861 $
267
(3)
Includes the impact of a $531 million pension contribution in 2020.
CMS ENERGY CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income
(Unaudited)
In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts
Three Months Ended
3/31/20 3/31/19
Net Income Available to Common Stockholders $
243 $
213
Reconciling items:
Restructuring costs Other exclusions from
and other adjusted earnings 3
(*)
Tax impact
(*)
*
Tax reform (9)
Voluntary separation program 11
Tax impact (3)
Adjusted net income - non-GAAP $
245 $
213
Average Common Shares Outstanding
Basic 283.3 282.8
Diluted 285.2 283.6
Basic Earnings Per Average Common Share
Reported net income per share $
0.86 $
0.75
Reconciling items:
Restructuring costs Other exclusions from
and other adjusted earnings 0.01
(*)
Tax impact
(*)
*
Tax reform (0.03)
Voluntary separation program 0.04
Tax impact (0.01)
Adjusted net income per share - non-GAAP $
0.87 $
0.75
Diluted Earnings Per Average Common Share
Reported net income per share $
0.85 $
0.75
Reconciling items:
Restructuring costs Other exclusions from
and other adjusted earnings 0.01
(*)
Tax impact
(*)
*
Tax reform (0.03)
Voluntary separation program 0.04
Tax impact (0.01)
Adjusted net income per share - non-GAAP $
0.86 $
0.75
*
Less than $0.5 million or $0.01 per share.
Management views adjusted (non-
Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles) earnings as a key measure
of the Company's present operating
financial performance and uses
adjusted earnings for external
communications with analysts and
investors. Internally, the Company
uses adjusted earnings to measure and
assess performance. Adjustments could
include items such as discontinued
operations, asset sales, impairments,
restructuring costs, regulatory items
from prior years, or other items
detailed in these summary financial
statements. Adjusted earnings should
be considered supplemental information
to assist in understanding our
business results, rather than as a
substitute for reported earnings.
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