U.S. electric and gas utility CMS Energy reported a drop in its fourth-quarter profit on Thursday due to higher operating expenses, and warned of supply chain issues arising from potential tariffs. U.

CMS Energy's board has raised the utility holding company's quarterly dividend by 5.3%, to 54.25 cents from 51.5 cents. The new payout, equal to $2.17 a year, represents an annual yield of about 3.23% based on Wednesday's closing price of $67.12, up from 3.07%.

CMS Energy Corp. (CMS) released earnings for fourth quarter that decreased from the same period last year in line with the Street

CMS Energy Corp. (CMS) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $265 million. The Jackson, Michigan-based company said it had profit of 87 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

JACKSON, Michigan - CMS Energy (NYSE:CMS) reported fourth quarter earnings that met analyst expectations, while revenue fell short of estimates.

CMS Energy (CMS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.86 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.