Lowest-Rated StocksLowest-RatedNYSE:AEE Ameren (AEE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Forget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 Years (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free AEE Stock Alerts $74.08 -1.17 (-1.55%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$72.73▼$75.6950-Day Range$70.33▼$75.2752-Week Range$67.03▼$90.72Volume2.66 million shsAverage Volume1.73 million shsMarket Capitalization$19.74 billionP/E Ratio16.95Dividend Yield3.62%Price Target$79.40 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Ameren alerts: Email Address Ameren MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.10 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.2% Upside$79.40 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.56% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.19Based on 21 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$629,230 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.32%From $4.59 to $4.88 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.3.76 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector259th out of 552 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry61st out of 108 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmeren has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.10, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmeren has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.56% of the outstanding shares of Ameren have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmeren has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ameren has recently decreased by 3.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAmeren is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.60%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthAmeren has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ameren is 61.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ameren will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.92% next year. This indicates that Ameren will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAmeren has received a -82.18% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Ameren in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Electricity produced with coal", "Natural gas distribution services", and "Electricity produced with crude oil" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ameren is -7.70. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmeren has a news sentiment score of 0.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.47 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Ameren this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest6 people have searched for AEE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added Ameren to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ameren insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $629,230.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.42% of the stock of Ameren is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions79.09% of the stock of Ameren is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ameren are expected to grow by 6.32% in the coming year, from $4.59 to $4.88 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ameren is 16.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 146.61.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ameren is 16.95, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 79.70.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmeren has a PEG Ratio of 2.50. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmeren has a P/B Ratio of 1.70. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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.Read More AEE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AEE Stock News HeadlinesMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Ameren Corp Earnings CallMay 4, 2024 | gurufocus.comAmeren Corp (AEE) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Challenges and ...May 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Gold ManiaFormer Goldman VP Reveals Mysterious "Gold Bank" With Huge Upside Potential He says the gains in this should be far greater than just bullion or mining stocks. Some folks had the chance to see 995% the last time we shared this exact "bank". Most people know nothing about it (except the rich and elite).May 3, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deAmeren Corporation: Ameren Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comThe Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Eversource Energy, Ameren, AES and NiSourceMay 2, 2024 | nasdaq.comAmeren Corp Q1 Profit Falls, misses estimatesMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAEE Stock Earnings: Ameren Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmeren Corp (AEE) Q1 2024 Earnings: Misses EPS Estimates, Affirms Full-Year GuidanceMay 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Gold ManiaFormer Goldman VP Reveals Mysterious "Gold Bank" With Huge Upside Potential He says the gains in this should be far greater than just bullion or mining stocks. Some folks had the chance to see 995% the last time we shared this exact "bank". Most people know nothing about it (except the rich and elite).May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmeren Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeren Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStock Traders Purchase Large Volume of Call Options on Ameren (NYSE:AEE)May 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmeren is about to announce its earnings — here's what to expectApril 29, 2024 | msn.comWind Turbine down in Schuyler County, Ameren respondsApril 29, 2024 | msn.comAmeren's falcon camera shows newly hatched chicksApril 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEquities Analysts Issue Forecasts for Ameren Co.'s Q2 2025 Earnings (NYSE:AEE)April 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2025 EPS Estimates for Ameren Co. Decreased by Analyst (NYSE:AEE)April 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmeren (AEE) to Release Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayApril 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAmeren Co. (NYSE:AEE) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsApril 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeren Receives Recognition as 2024 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day FoundationApril 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Ameren (NYSE:AEE) have unfortunately lost 15% over the last yearApril 17, 2024 | msn.comMajor upgrades to power grid help reduce outages ahead of severe weather, Ameren Missouri saysApril 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAmeren (AEE) Gets a Hold from BarclaysApril 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalyst Scoreboard: 4 Ratings For AmerenApril 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeren Corporation First Quarter 2024 Earnings Webcast May 3, 2024April 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeren subsidiary selected to develop critical, multiyear grid reliability project in northern MissouriApril 3, 2024 | powermag.comATXI Chosen to Develop Grid Reliability Project in Northern MissouriSee More Headlines Receive AEE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ameren and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/29 Dividend3/12/2024Dividend Payable3/29/2024Today5/03/2024Last Earnings5/03/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:AEE CUSIP02360810 CIK1002910 Webwww.ameren.com Phone(314) 621-3222Fax314-621-2888Employees9,372Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$79.40 High Stock Price Target$94.00 Low Stock Price Target$72.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.10 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.37 Trailing P/E Ratio16.95 Forward P/E Ratio16.14 P/E Growth2.5Net Income$1.15 billion Net Margins15.36% Pretax Margin17.87% Return on Equity10.42% Return on Assets2.93% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.32 Current Ratio0.65 Quick Ratio0.43 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.50 billion Price / Sales2.63 Cash Flow$10.09 per share Price / Cash Flow7.34 Book Value$43.65 per share Price / Book1.70Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares266,510,000Free Float265,392,000Market Cap$19.74 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.44 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Martin J. Lyons Jr. (Age 57)President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Comp: $3.12MMr. Michael L. Moehn (Age 54)Senior EVP, CFO, Chairman & President of Ameren Services Comp: $1.83MMs. Chonda Jordan Nwamu Esq. (Age 52)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.2MMr. Mark C. Birk (Age 59)President & Chairman of Ameren Missouri Comp: $1.3MMr. Leonard P. Singh (Age 54)Chairman & President of Ameren Illinois Comp: $1.26MMs. Theresa A. Shaw (Age 51)Senior VP of Finance & Chief Accounting Officer Andrew KirkDirector of Investor Relations & Corporate ModelingMr. Bruce A. Steinke (Age 63)Senior VP & Chief Transformation Officer Mr. Fadi M. Diya (Age 61)Chief Nuclear Officer & Senior VP of Ameren Missouri Comp: $1.07MMr. Mark C. Lindgren (Age 56)Executive VP of Corporate Communications & Chief Human Resources Officer of Ameren Services More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCMS EnergyNYSE:CMSWEC Energy GroupNYSE:WECNiSourceNYSE:NIConsolidated EdisonNYSE:EDPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCommerce BankSold 2,160 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.062%Chevy Chase Trust Holdings LLCSold 1,450 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.055%BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A SBought 3,002 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.003%Larson Financial Group LLCSold 2,320 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.001%C2P Capital Advisory Group LLC d.b.a. Prosperity Capital AdvisorsBought 3,042 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Ameren Stock? AEE Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ameren Co.: Ameren Co. has shown consistent growth in its rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities, providing a stable revenue stream. The company's diversified energy sources, including renewable sources like hydroelectric, wind, and solar, position it well for the transition to cleaner energy solutions. Ameren Co.'s strong presence in serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers indicates a broad customer base that can support long-term growth. Recent financial reports indicate a healthy balance sheet and cash flow, enhancing investor confidence in the company's financial stability. With a current stock price that reflects the company's growth potential and market position, investors may find Ameren Co. to be attractively valued for investment. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ameren Co. for these reasons: Regulatory changes in the energy sector could impact Ameren Co.'s operations and profitability, leading to uncertainties in future earnings. Dependency on traditional energy sources like coal and natural gas exposes the company to risks associated with fluctuating commodity prices and environmental regulations. Competitive pressures in the utility industry may limit Ameren Co.'s ability to maintain pricing power and margins in the long run. Market volatility and economic downturns could affect demand for electricity and natural gas services, impacting Ameren Co.'s revenue and earnings growth. Investors should consider the potential impact of interest rate changes on the company's borrowing costs and overall financial performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ameren pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AEE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ameren stock right now? 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameren in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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. View AEE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ameren's stock price target for 2024? 10 brokers have issued 1-year 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 $79.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AEE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AEE shares performed in 2024? Ameren's stock was trading at $72.34 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, AEE stock has increased by 2.4% and is now trading at $74.0850. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Ameren? Ameren saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,320,000 shares, a decline of 9.1% from the March 15th total of 4,750,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,840,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.3 days. View Ameren's Short Interest. When is Ameren's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 7th 2024. View our AEE earnings forecast. How were Ameren's earnings last quarter? Ameren Co. (NYSE:AEE) released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May, 3rd. The utilities provider reported $0.98 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.06 by $0.08. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.19 billion. Ameren had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.42% and a net margin of 15.36%. The firm's revenue was down 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.00 EPS. 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 given 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 3.62%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 12th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.63. Read our dividend analysis for AEE. 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 3.60%. 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 54.92% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for AEE. What ETFs hold Ameren's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ameren (NYSE:AEE) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), Mohr Growth ETF (MOHR), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) and Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY). What guidance has Ameren issued on next quarter's earnings? Ameren issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 3rd. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 4.520-4.720 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.610. 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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Maple Brown Abbott Ltd (0.64%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.64%), Jennison Associates LLC (0.29%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.26%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.13%) and BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.13%). 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, Shawn E Schukar and Warner L Baxter. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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).Read More This page (NYSE:AEE) was last updated on 5/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Priority GoldElon to Transform U.S. Economy? 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