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Earnings Release

Ameren Corporation's latest earnings press release, filed Jul 30, 2026, scored line by line for tone, guidance and what changed since the prior release.

Guidance reaffirmed33 lines scoredFiled Jul 30, 2026SEC 8-K · Exhibit 99
Release Tone
67
UPBEAT
GuidanceGuidance reaffirmedWhat this release does to the company's outlook
Tone change▼ 1.2pointsvs the prior release (May 5, 2026)
Hedging language0.00per 100 words▼ 0.44 vs prior
New this quarter9of 33 linesWording that was not in the prior release

The lines that matter most

Ranked by how material, how strongly worded and how new each sentence is.

  1. 1

    Ameren Missouri second quarter 2026 earnings were $157 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $150 million.

    Negative tone
  2. 2

    Ameren Transmission second quarter 2026 earnings were $96 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $86 million.

    Negative tone
  3. 3

    Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution second quarter 2026 earnings were $70 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $64 million.

    Negative tone
  4. 4

    Ameren Parent second quarter 2026 loss was $18 million, compared to a second quarter 2025 loss of $35 million.

  5. 5

    Ameren recorded net income attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026, of $671 million, or $2.41 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2025, of $564 million, or $2.08 per diluted share.

  6. 6

    Ameren Illinois Natural Gas second quarter 2026 earnings were $9 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $10 million.

  7. 7

    LOUIS (July 30, 2026) — Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced second quarter 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders of $314 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2025 net income of $275 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.

  8. 8

    These positive factors were partially offset by higher operations and maintenance expenses, primarily driven by increased reliability-focused tree trimming and energy center maintenance, and lower electric retail sales, primarily driven by milder temperatures.

    New this quarter

Release by release

Tone and guidance for the last 2 earnings releases.

  1. Jul 30, 2026Guidance reaffirmed66.7-1.2
  2. May 5, 2026Guidance reaffirmed67.9

Bar length: tone on a 50–73 scale.

The release, annotated

1Highlight rankPositive toneNeutralNegative toneDimmed text: low materiality
Results
Second Quarter Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) were $1.13 in 2026 vs. $1.01 in 2025
Outlook
Reaffirmed 2026 Earnings Guidance Range of $5.25 to $5.45 per Diluted ShareGuidance reaffirmed
Results
ST.
7LOUIS (July 30, 2026) — Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced second quarter 2026 net income attributable to common shareholders of $314 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared to second quarter 2025 net income of $275 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.
Second quarter 2026 results reflected earnings on infrastructure investments to improve system reliability, resiliency and service quality at each business segment and from investments in innovative energy technology.
These positive contributions were partially offset by higher operations and maintenance expenses, primarily driven by increased reliability-focused tree trimming and energy center maintenance.
Finally, the earnings per diluted share comparison reflected higher weighted-average basic common shares outstanding in the second quarter of 2026.
Management commentary
"Our second quarter results demonstrate our commitment to delivering value for our customers through consistent execution of our strategy," said Martin J. Lyons, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ameren Corporation.
"We are investing in a diverse and resilient energy portfolio, strengthening the reliability of the grid and supporting economic growth throughout our region.
By focusing on delivering reliable service in a cost-effective way, we are building the energy infrastructure needed to serve our customers today while preparing for the opportunities ahead."
Results
5Ameren recorded net income attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2026, of $671 million, or $2.41 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2025, of $564 million, or $2.08 per diluted share.
The increase in year-over-year six month earnings reflected earnings on infrastructure investments to improve system reliability, resiliency and service quality for our electric and natural gas customers and from investments in innovative energy technology.
These positive contributions were partially offset by higher operations and maintenance expenses, primarily driven by increased reliability-focused tree trimming and energy center maintenance, lower electric retail sales, primarily driven by milder
temperatures, and higher interest expense.
Finally, the earnings per diluted share comparison reflected higher weighted-average basic common shares outstanding in 2026.
Outlook
Earnings Guidance
Today, Ameren reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance range of $5.25 to $5.45 per share.Guidance reaffirmed
Ameren Missouri Segment Results
Results
1Ameren Missouri second quarter 2026 earnings were $157 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $150 million.
The year-over-year increase reflected earnings on increased infrastructure investments, including infrastructure reflected in electric and natural gas service rates that became effective June 1, 2025, and September 1, 2025, respectively.
8These positive factors were partially offset by higher operations and maintenance expenses, primarily driven by increased reliability-focused tree trimming and energy center maintenance, and lower electric retail sales, primarily driven by milder temperatures.
Ameren Transmission Segment Results
2Ameren Transmission second quarter 2026 earnings were $96 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $86 million.
The year-over-year increase reflected earnings on increased infrastructure investments.
Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution Segment Results
3Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution second quarter 2026 earnings were $70 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $64 million.
The year-over-year increase reflected earnings on increased infrastructure investments.
Ameren Illinois Natural Gas Segment Results
6Ameren Illinois Natural Gas second quarter 2026 earnings were $9 million, compared to second quarter 2025 earnings of $10 million.
Ameren Parent Results (includes items not reported in a business segment)
4Ameren Parent second quarter 2026 loss was $18 million, compared to a second quarter 2025 loss of $35 million.
The year-over-year improvement primarily reflected earnings from innovative energy technology investments.
Management commentary
the impact of complying with renewable energy standards in Missouri and Illinois and with the zero emission standard in Illinois;
73 boilerplate lines (safe-harbor disclaimer, contacts, call details) are set aside.

How this is scored

  • Source: the press release Ameren Corporation filed with the SEC as Exhibit 99 to Form 8-K (Item 2.02). Financial statements and boilerplate are set aside.
  • Tone: a financial sentiment model scores each sentence 0 to 100; the release score weights sentences by how material they are.
  • Materiality and guidance: a classifier judges whether each sentence is specific information, and what the release does to the outlook.
  • New this quarter: wording that does not appear in the prior release.
  • Hedging: uncertainty words (may, could, approximately, headwinds and similar) per 100 words of narrative.

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