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AEE·Ameren Corporation

$104.35
+1.11 (+1.08%)
Overnight$104.32-0.03 (-0.03%)
High
$104.56
Open
$104.02
Market Cap
28.52B
52W High
$118.32
Low
$102.20
P. Close
$104.35
P/E
18.25
52W Low
$96.37
Fwd P/E
17.97
DailyIQ Est.
$120.31
Inst. Ownership
41.4%
Short Interest
5.21%
Days to Cover
6.8
Div. Yield
2.84%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 8
Div. Growth
12+ yrs
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Jul 30, 2026Guidance reaffirmed · tone -1.2 vs prior release · 33 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
59
BULLISH
News Sentiment
42
BEARISH
On Oct 13, KeyBanc reduced its price target for Ameren (AEE) to $116 from $122, signaling a more cautious outlook. The bank maintained an overweight rating while lowering its mean target to $119.27. This adjustment reflects a modest negative view on the company’s near‑term earnings prospects, as reported by KeyBanc. No other developments were reported for the day.
LOW TARGET
$104 -0.3%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$118 +13.0%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$136 +30.4%
10 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$104.00 - $136.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/9/7/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$120.31 (+15.3%)
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
AEE
Description
Ameren Corporation is a regulated utility holding company providing essential energy services to customers across the United States. Its core operations encompass electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, alongside natural gas distribution, all subject to regulatory oversight. Ameren's diversified energy portfolio includes power generation from coal, nuclear, and natural gas sources, complemented by renewable sources like hydroelectric, wind, and solar. The company's value proposition lies in delivering reliable energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Established in 1881, Ameren strategically operates through distinct segments, ensuring efficient service delivery within its regulated markets.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
9,869 shares
$1.1M
Flores Rafael-
Sell248 shares2026-09-11
Martin Ryan JSVP Finance
Sell500 shares2026-08-20
Martin Ryan JSVP Finance
Sell471 shares2026-08-18
Shaw Theresa ASVP and CATO
Sell325 shares2026-08-14
MOEHN MICHAEL LGroup President, Utilities
Sell6,500 shares2026-08-03
71/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
16.6%
Revenue CAGR
0.8%
Current Ratio
0.66x
Debt / Equity
1.43x
Return on Equity
10.9%
Earnings Summary
Ameren Corporation is a regulated utility holding company that delivers electricity and natural gas services across the United States, operating through diversified generation assets that include coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, and solar. The company’s regulated environment provides stable revenue streams and predictable cash flows, positioning it within the utilities sector’s defensive niche. In the most recent quarter, Q2 2026, Ameren reported earnings of $1.13 per share, surpassing the $1.08 estimate by 4.63 percent, and maintained a consistent earnings beat streak, with an average surprise of 7.02 percent over the last two quarters and a 9.40 percent beat in the prior quarter. Revenue for Q2 2026 was $2.092 billion, slightly below the $2.291 billion estimate, indicating a modest revenue shortfall despite strong earnings performance. Comparing the last two quarters to the preceding two, EPS growth accelerated from $1.01 in Q2 2025 to $1.13 in Q2 2026, while revenue growth slowed, reflecting the company’s regulated pricing constraints. Historically, Ameren has shown a steady year-over-year revenue increase, with EPS frequently beating analyst expectations; for example, Q3 2025 EPS of $2.35 exceeded the $2.11 estimate, and Q1 2025 EPS of $1.07 beat the $1.04 estimate. This pattern of earnings outperformance amid modest revenue fluctuations underscores the company’s ability to manage costs and maintain profitability. Recent news highlights a downgrade of Ameren’s price target by JPMorgan from $133 to $126, citing concerns about the earnings outlook, which may influence investor sentiment.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.53$1.05$1.56$2.07$2.59Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.31 - -
Q2'26$1.08$1.13+4.8%
Q1'26$1.19$1.28+7.3%
Q4'25$0.77$0.78+1.2%
Q3'25$2.11$2.35+11.3%
Q2'25$1.00$1.01+1.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.6B$2.0B$2.3B$2.7B$3.0BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.8B - -
Q2'26$2.3B$2.1B-8.7%
Q1'26$2.3B$2.2B-4.6%
Q4'25$1.9B$1.8B-6.6%
Q3'25 - $2.7B -
Q2'25 - $2.2B -

Market Data

AEE Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL59/100
$104.32−$0.03 (0.0%)
Market cap
28.52B
P/E ratio
18.3
Day range
$102.20 – $104.56
News sentiment
42/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$117.88 (+13.0%)
Consensus
Buy · 23 analysts
52-week range+8.2% off low · -11.8% from high
$96.37$118.32
Price $104.32 DailyIQ Est. $120.31

AEE is in a holding pattern - neither trend nor momentum has taken control. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What AEE's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
13.3% 20th pct
Below its peak
-13.0%
vs 200-day average
-5.3%
Up days (1y)
52%

Ameren Corporation is currently running 13.3% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against AEE's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 20th percentile — unusually subdued by its own history, against a typical reading of 17.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

AEE is trading -13.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -10.7%, and the deepest was -29.5% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -5.3% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 12th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year AEE closed higher on 52% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, AEE finished the month higher 9 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.0% and an average of +2.6%. Its strongest month historically has been July at +2.7% on average, its weakest September at -1.5%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: AEE has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 69 of 3,265 sessions (2.1% of the time), with the largest gaps running +12.9% and -7.4%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, AEE moved an average of 2.2% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +0.8% and a largest of +3.2%.

All figures computed from 3,266 daily closes between 2013-10-14 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against AEE's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of AEE's sector?

Ameren Corporation sits in the Utilities sector, currently ranked 5th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#5 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
55

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for AEE?

CallsPuts

For Ameren Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-12-18, 65 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.09), with at-the-money implied volatility around 3.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±1.3% move by that expiry — a range of about $98.93–$101.57.

Put/call ratio (2026-12-18)
0.09
ATM implied volatility
3.1%
Total open interest
38
Expected move by 2026-12-18
±1.3% ($98.93–$101.57)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on AEE?

Keybanc most recently reiterated its rating on Ameren Corporation to Overweight on Oct 13, 2026 with a price target of $122 (from $116). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Keybanc — Overweight
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 13, 2026KeybancMaintainedOverweight$116 → $122
Sep 30, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$124 → $113
Sep 29, 2026ScotiabankInitiatedSector Perform$104
Sep 25, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedSector Perform$114 → $107
Sep 18, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$114 → $108
Aug 21, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$118 → $114
Aug 17, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$124 → $120
Aug 3, 2026BTIGReiteratedBuy$126
Aug 3, 2026MizuhoMaintainedOutperform$122 → $124
Jul 31, 2026Goldman SachsReiteratedHold$115
Jul 23, 2026KeybancUpgradeSector Weight → Overweight$122
Jul 22, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$115 → $118

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Ameren Corporation's latest earnings release say?

Filed Jul 30, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Guidance reaffirmed
Tone66.7/ 100-1.2 vs prior release
Hedging words0.00per 100 words-0.44 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–73

Most important lines

  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

Peers & ETF holders

AEE peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

42/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
JPMorgan lowered its price target for Ameren (AEE) from $133 to $126 on Oct 13. The downgrade reflected concerns about the company’s earnings outlook. The move could affect investor perception and trading activity.
What did this article say?
KeyBanc reduced its price target for Ameren (AEE) to $116 from $122, reflecting a more cautious outlook. The bank maintains an overweight rating but lowered the mean target to $119.27. The adjustment signals a modest negative view on the company’s near‑term earnings prospects.
What did this article say?
On October 9, 2026, the board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced a quarterly cash dividend of 75 cents per share. The dividend will be paid on December 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 8, 2026. The announcement also noted dividend declarations for the company’s Missouri and Illinois subsidiaries, but these pertain to preferred stock. The move is a routine dividend declaration with no immediate impact on the company’s financial outlook or valuation.
What did this article say?
Ameren (AEE) has been highlighted as a top dividend stock by Zacks, noting its current yield of 2.95% and a 5.6% year‑to‑date increase in annualized dividends. The utility, based in St. Louis, operates in the electric power sector and has seen a modest 1.98% price change this year. Analysts compare AEE’s yield favorably against the broader utility industry average of 3.24% and the S&P 500’s 1.45%. The article emphasizes the role of dividends in long‑term portfolio returns and positions AEE as a reliable income source for investors seeking steady cash flow.
What did this article say?
Ameren (AEE) maintained its earnings‑beat streak in the most recent quarter, reporting $1.13 per share versus an estimate of $1.08, a 4.63% surprise. The company’s average surprise over the last two quarters was 7.02%, with a 9.40% beat in the prior quarter. Analysts note that AEE’s rising estimates and positive Zacks Earnings ESP suggest continued upside potential. The firm’s solid Zacks Rank further supports expectations of future earnings outperformance. Overall, the data indicates a positive trajectory for AEE’s profitability.
What did this article say?
Ameren Corporation (AEE) published a slide deck in conjunction with its presentation at the Wolfe Research Utilities, Midstream & Clean Energy Conference in New York on October 1, 2026. The deck was made available through Seeking Alpha’s transcript platform. No financial guidance, earnings data, or strategic announcements were included in the presentation. The release appears to be a routine disclosure of conference materials rather than a material corporate update.
What did this article say?
Mizuho Securities reduced Ameren’s (AEE) price target from $124 to $113, reflecting a modest reassessment of the company’s valuation. The brokerage maintained an outperform rating, indicating confidence in AEE’s relative performance. The target cut suggests a slight downward view on earnings prospects or market conditions, but the rating signals that the stock remains attractive compared to peers.
What did this article say?
Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell reduced Ameren’s (AEE) price target from $124 to $113 but kept the Outperform rating. The downgrade reflects concerns over the company’s earnings outlook and potential regulatory headwinds. The adjustment signals a more cautious view on AEE’s near‑term growth prospects, though the rating remains positive. This move may temper investor enthusiasm and could modestly weigh on the stock’s valuation.
What did this article say?
Ameren Corporation (AEE) experienced unusually high implied volatility in its options market, with the Dec 18, 2026 $60 call exhibiting the highest levels among equity options that day. The spike suggests investors anticipate a significant price movement, either upward or downward, in the near term. Analysts maintain a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the company, and the consensus estimate for the current quarter has modestly increased from $2.25 to $2.27. The heightened volatility signals a potential catalyst, but the direction remains unclear, prompting caution among stakeholders.
What did this article say?
Scotiabank’s analyst Ian Rapp opened coverage on Ameren (AEE) on September 29, assigning a Sector Perform rating. The bank set a new price target of $104, signaling confidence in the company’s fundamentals. This move follows recent operational improvements and a stable earnings outlook, positioning AEE favorably within the utilities sector.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $12.21B combined position · 13 adding, 12 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
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BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy25,818,5279.44%$2.92B2026-08-07
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy7,820,8132.86%$880.79M2026-08-12
Janus Henderson Group plc▲ Buy5,377,1561.97%$591.06M2026-05-18
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell4,786,2061.75%$541.03M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell4,510,3541.65%$509.85M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,676,3111.34%$415.57M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy3,402,6111.24%$384.63M2026-08-13
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell3,463,8541.27%$380.75M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell2,925,3331.07%$330.68M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell2,175,1650.80%$245.88M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy2,139,6300.78%$241.86M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell2,110,0280.77%$238.52M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC▼ Sell1,776,0830.65%$200.77M2026-09-02
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy1,407,9040.52%$161.33M2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell944,2720.35%$106.74M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy878,2670.32%$99.28M2026-08-14
ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP▼ Sell764,6370.28%$86.43M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▲ Buy668,6900.24%$75.59M2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▼ Sell542,6490.20%$61.34M2026-08-14
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy491,4230.18%$55.55M2026-08-03
Renaissance Technologies LLC▲ Buy438,2000.16%$49.53M2026-08-13
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy279,3230.10%$31.57M2026-08-14
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell236,9040.09%$26.78M2026-08-13
Verition Fund Management LLC▼ Sell184,1120.07%$20.81M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:5.81M sh bought ($656.48M)1.99M sh sold ($224.65M)net +3.82M sh (+$431.83M)
Congressional Trading Activity
5 disclosed trades · ~$40.0K est. traded value · 2 buys, 3 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-252025-10-07
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232026-08-05
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-09-232026-08-05
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-05-152025-06-09
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-04-082025-05-08