Ameren Corporation (AEE)
NYSE:AEE
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AEE Stock Chart & Stats
$112.71
$0.34(0.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$112.71
$0.34(0.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$94.20 - $115.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume195.49K
Average Volume (3M)1.73M
Market Cap
$30.07B
Enterprise Value$31.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.7
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.61
Shares Outstanding276,751,620
10 Day Avg. Volume1,596,496
30 Day Avg. Volume1,725,091
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.87
Price to Book (P/B)2.02
Price to Sales (P/S)3.07
P/FCF Ratio-32.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.64
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$120.00Price Target Upside6.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)5.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Regulated ProfitabilityAmeren’s regulated business model delivers durable mid-teens net margins because rates are set to recover prudent costs and earn an allowed return. Stable margins and generally rising revenue underpin predictable earnings generation and long-term cash flow potential tied to regulated rate-base growth.
Large Regulated Investment PipelineA >$70 billion capital pipeline and double-digit rate-base growth provide a multi-year foundation for earnings and EPS growth via rate recovery mechanisms. Sustained capital investment supports reliability, capacity additions and long-term demand responsiveness, driving durable regulated returns.
Improving Operational ReliabilityMeasurable outage reductions from automation and infrastructure upgrades strengthen service reliability and regulatory standing. Fewer outages lower penalty risk and customer disruptions, supporting sustained rate case credibility and long-term ability to convert infrastructure investment into reputational and regulatory capital.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowConsistently negative free cash flow reflects heavy capital spending to support the pipeline and implies ongoing reliance on external financing. Over time, persistent FCF deficits reduce internal funding capacity, raise financing needs, and increase exposure to interest rate and market-access risks.
Meaningful LeverageA utility-style but material leverage profile constrains financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to higher interest costs or weaker cash conversion. Elevated debt ratios raise refinancing needs and the prospect of incremental equity issuance to fund capex, which can pressure returns if execution or rate recoveries lag.
Regulatory And Timing UncertaintyPending regulatory reconciliations and the timing of construction-to-ESA conversions create real odds of revenue and recovery timing variability. Regulatory outcomes and delayed project ramp or permitting can shift cash flows, alter allowed returns, and complicate the multi-year financing and execution plan.
Ameren News
AEE FAQ
What was Ameren Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ameren Corporation lowest stock price was $94.20 and its highest was $115.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Ameren Corporation’s market cap?
Ameren Corporation’s market cap is $30.07B.
When is Ameren Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ameren Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 39 days.
How were Ameren Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Ameren Corporation released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $1.28 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.182 by $0.098.
Is Ameren Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ameren Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Ameren Corporation pay dividends?
Ameren Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.86%. See more information on Ameren Corporation dividends here
What is Ameren Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Ameren Corporation’s EPS estimate is 1.07.
How many shares outstanding does Ameren Corporation have?
Ameren Corporation has 276,751,620 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ameren Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ameren Corporation reported an EPS of $1.28 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.182. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.837%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ameren Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AEE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Ameren Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$120.00 (6.47% Upside)
$120.00 (6.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AEE Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 54.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Ameren Corporation
Operating across the United States, Ameren Corporation functions as a utility holding company. The enterprise organizes its operations into four primary divisions: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. Its fundamental business involves the rate-regulated production, transmission, and supply of electricity, in addition to the rate-regulated distribution and transmission of natural gas. Ameren generates power using a variety of sources, including coal, nuclear energy, and natural gas, supplemented by renewable alternatives such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. Its customer base encompasses residential homes, commercial businesses, and industrial operations. Established in 1881, Ameren Corporation is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
AEE Company Deck
AEE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution and material near-term progress: Q1 EPS grew ~19.6% year-over-year, management reaffirmed full-year guidance, sizable infrastructure and generation projects are advancing, and a robust pipeline of large-load ESAs and a >$70 billion investment pipeline were highlighted. Offsetting these positives are weather-driven sales headwinds, ongoing elevated reliability-related costs, timing uncertainty on a portion of construction agreements, and the need for substantial future transmission investment and regulatory reconciliations. Overall, the highlights meaningfully outweigh the lowlights, reflecting a confident growth and execution narrative with manageable risks.View all AEE earnings summariesAEE Revenue Breakdown
87.15% Electric
12.85% Natural gas
AEE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$120.00
▲(6.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.37% Insiders
35.61% Mutual Funds
12.54% Other Institutional Investors
23.21% Public Companies and
Individual Investors