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NYSE:AEE

Ameren (AEE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$73.15
+2.18 (+3.07%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$71.11
$73.16
50-Day Range
$67.93
$73.65
52-Week Range
$67.03
$91.18
Volume
1.38 million shs
Average Volume
1.74 million shs
Market Capitalization
$19.48 billion
P/E Ratio
16.74
Dividend Yield
3.66%
Price Target
$80.11

Ameren MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.22 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
9.5% Upside
$80.11 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.78% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.70
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.60mentions of Ameren in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$629,230 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.77%
From $4.58 to $4.89 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.72 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

49th out of 90 stocks

Electric & Other Services Combined Industry

13th out of 18 stocks

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About Ameren Stock (NYSE:AEE)

Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. It engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution business. In addition, the company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

AEE Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
12/12/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Last Earnings
2/23/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend
3/12/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/02/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Electric & other services combined
Sub-Industry
Multi-Utilities
CUSIP
02360810
Employees
9,372
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$80.11
High Stock Price Target
$94.00
Low Stock Price Target
$72.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+9.5%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.22
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.15 billion
Pretax Margin
17.87%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.50 billion
Cash Flow
$10.46 per share
Book Value
$43.65 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
265,171,000
Market Cap
$19.48 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.43

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Should I Buy Ameren Stock? AEE Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Ameren was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:54 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ameren Co.:

  • Ameren Co. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States, providing essential services that are typically stable and recession-resistant.
  • The company engages in rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities, ensuring a steady revenue stream.
  • Ameren Co. has a diversified energy portfolio, including renewable sources like hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar, aligning with the growing focus on sustainability.
  • Recent insider selling activities indicate confidence in the company's performance, which can be seen as a positive signal for investors.
  • Despite recent insider selling, Ameren Co.'s stock price remains relatively stable, offering a potential entry point for investors seeking a consistent performer.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Ameren Co. for these reasons:

  • Ameren Co. operates in a heavily regulated industry, subject to changes in regulations that could impact its operations and profitability.
  • The company's heavy reliance on rate-regulated activities may limit its ability to capitalize on market fluctuations and innovations in the energy sector.
  • While the insider selling activities can be interpreted positively, they could also signal concerns about the company's future performance or valuation.
  • Investors should closely monitor any developments in the regulatory environment that could affect Ameren Co.'s operations and financial results.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Ameren Co.'s stock price, requiring a cautious approach from investors.

AEE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ameren stock right now?

9 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameren in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" AEE shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AEE, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Ameren's stock price target for 2024?

9 brokerages have issued 12-month price objectives for Ameren's shares. Their AEE share price targets range from $72.00 to $94.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $80.11 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have AEE shares performed in 2024?

Ameren's stock was trading at $72.34 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AEE shares have increased by 1.1% and is now trading at $73.15.
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Are investors shorting Ameren?

Ameren saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 29th, there was short interest totaling 4,600,000 shares, an increase of 7.5% from the February 14th total of 4,280,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,180,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.1 days.
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When is Ameren's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024.
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How were Ameren's earnings last quarter?

Ameren Co. (NYSE:AEE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February, 23rd. The utilities provider reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.01. The utilities provider earned $1.62 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.03 billion. Ameren had a net margin of 15.36% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.42%. Ameren's quarterly revenue was down 20.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.63 earnings per share.
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How often does Ameren pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ameren?

Ameren declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 9th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.67 per share on Friday, March 29th. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.66%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 12th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.63.
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Is Ameren a good dividend stock?

Ameren (NYSE:AEE) pays an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.78%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 11 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 61.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AEE will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.81% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Ameren issued on next quarter's earnings?

Ameren updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 22nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 4.520-4.720 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 4.570. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Warner L. Baxter's approval rating as Ameren's CEO?

114 employees have rated Ameren Chief Executive Officer Warner L. Baxter on Glassdoor.com. Warner L. Baxter has an approval rating of 97% among the company's employees. This puts Warner L. Baxter in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ameren own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ameren investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), AT&T (T), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Pfizer (PFE), Verizon Communications (VZ), Altria Group (MO), Cisco Systems (CSCO), PepsiCo (PEP) and Activision Blizzard (ATVI).

Who are Ameren's major shareholders?

Ameren's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.28%), Vanguard Group Inc. (12.13%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (6.97%), Putnam Investments LLC (1.94%), Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.13%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.99%). Insiders that own company stock include Chonda J Nwamu, Fadi M Diya, Fadi M Diya, Mark C Birk, Mark C Lindgren, Martin J Lyons, Michael L Moehn, Rafael Flores, Richard J Mark, Richard J Mark, Shawn E Schukar and Warner L Baxter.
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How do I buy shares of Ameren?

Shares of AEE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Ameren have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Ameren: ATX East LLC, ATX Southwest LLC, Ameren Accelerator Investments LLC, Ameren Development Company, Ameren EIP Investment LLC, Ameren Illinois Company, Ameren Services Company, Ameren Transmission Company LLC, Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois, AmerenEnergy Medina Valley Cogen L.L.C., Central Illinois Light Company, Fuelco LLC, Illinois Power, Lucky Corridor LLC, Missouri Central Railroad Company, Mora Line LLC, QST Enterprises Inc., STARS Alliance LLC, and Union Electric Company (d/b/a Ameren Missouri).
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This page (NYSE:AEE) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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