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AEE·Ameren Corporation

$101.87
+0.19 (+0.19%)
High
$102.08
Open
$101.61
Market Cap
27.67B
52W High
$118.32
Low
$100.91
P. Close
$101.87
P/E
17.71
52W Low
$96.37
Fwd P/E
17.53
DailyIQ Est.
$120.31
Inst. Ownership
41.7%
Short Interest
4.47%
Days to Cover
8.1
Technical Score (1D)
27
BEARISH
News Sentiment
49
MIXED
AEE sits near neutral at 27 with a SELL read and weak trend strength - enough structure to trade ranges, not enough for strong trend bets. Sentiment at 49 is diverging from that middling backdrop. $103.69 is the upside trigger; $95.71 is the downside trigger. Range-bound conditions like this reward fading the extremes more than committing to a direction - selling strength near $103.69 and covering near $95.71, rather than betting on which way the eventual break goes. That approach stops working the moment volume expands on a close outside the range, which is the signal to abandon the range-trade and respect the new direction.
LOW TARGET
$104 +2.1%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$118 +15.7%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$136 +33.5%
10 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$104.00 - $136.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
5/9/7/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$120.31 (+18.1%)
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
72/ 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, a regulated utility holding company, 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 electric and natural gas segments provide stable, rate‑based revenue streams within the utilities sector. In the most recent quarters, Ameren’s earnings per share (EPS) showed a modest upward trend: Q4 2024 EPS of $0.77 slightly missed the $0.80 estimate, while Q1 2025 EPS of $1.07 beat the $1.04 estimate, and Q2 2025 EPS of $1.01 narrowly surpassed the $0.99 estimate; Q3 2025 EPS of $2.35 exceeded the $2.11 estimate, marking a strong quarter. Revenue, however, displayed a mixed pattern: Q4 2024 revenue of $1.94 billion matched the estimate, Q1 2025 revenue rose to $2.10 billion, Q2 2025 to $2.22 billion, and Q3 2025 surged to $2.70 billion, reflecting a 23% YoY increase from Q3 2024. The company has consistently beat EPS estimates in the last four quarters, while revenue growth has accelerated, especially in Q3 2025. Historically, Ameren has maintained steady YoY revenue growth, with EPS often exceeding analyst expectations, indicating disciplined cost management and reliable cash flows. Recent news highlights include a September 28 release of the Missouri Integrated Resource Plan, outlining a 20‑year strategy to maintain service reliability and manage costs, and a September 29 upgrade by Scotiabank to sector‑perform, reflecting a modest bullish stance.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.53$1.05$1.56$2.07$2.59Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.30 - -
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

BEARISH27/100
$101.87+$0.19 (0.2%)
Market cap
27.67B
P/E ratio
17.7
Day range
$100.91 – $102.08
News sentiment
49/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$117.88 (+15.7%)
Consensus
Buy · 23 analysts
52-week range+5.7% off low · -13.9% from high
$96.37$118.32
Price $101.87 DailyIQ Est. $120.31

AEE is on the weaker side of its setup, with little confirmation for a reversal yet. 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)
11.2% 7th pct
Below its peak
-15.1%
vs 200-day average
-7.6%
Up days (1y)
51%

Ameren Corporation is currently running 11.2% 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 7th 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 -15.1% 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 -7.6% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 6th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year AEE closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, AEE finished the month higher 9 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.7% and an average of +2.9%. Its strongest month historically has been October at +2.9% 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 3,266 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 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, 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 9th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#9 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
64

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for AEE?

CallsPuts

For Ameren Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 9 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.06), with at-the-money implied volatility around 27.5%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±4.5% move by that expiry — a range of about $97.41–$106.53.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.06
ATM implied volatility
27.5%
Total open interest
4,460
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±4.5% ($97.41–$106.53)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on AEE?

Mizuho most recently reiterated its rating on Ameren Corporation to Outperform on Sep 30, 2026 with a price target of $113 (from $124). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Mizuho — Outperform
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
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
Jul 22, 2026BMO CapitalMaintainedOutperform$121 → $119

AEE Competitive Positioning

Ameren Corporation (AEE) is tracked alongside these names in Utilities - Regulated Electric on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

49/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

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

10+ articles
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.
What did this article say?
Scotiabank upgraded Ameren (AEE) to a sector‑perform rating, citing an overweight consensus among analysts. The bank highlighted a mean price target of $119.27, reflecting confidence in the company’s earnings outlook. The upgrade signals a modest bullish stance, though it does not indicate a dramatic shift in fundamentals. The rating aligns with broader market expectations for the utility sector. Overall, the move suggests a slight positive outlook for AEE.
What did this article say?
Ameren Missouri, a unit of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan outlining a 20‑year strategy to maintain reliable service and manage costs. The plan commits to serving 2.8 gigawatts of large‑load demand by 2030 and includes provisions for future growth under state law. It emphasizes a mix of energy resources to adapt to evolving customer usage and to keep the grid dependable. The update is a routine operational disclosure with no immediate impact on financial guidance or competitive position.
What did this article say?
RBC Capital Markets highlighted that Ameren (AEE) could pursue an additional $3.5‑$5 billion capital‑expenditure opportunity to address a projected 900‑MW summer and 1,700‑MW winter capacity shortfall in Missouri through 2039. The analysis linked the potential spend to a 12.5% annual growth in the rate base and a 9% annual increase in earnings per share. The firm also raised AEE’s 2030 earnings estimate by 3% to reflect the higher spending scenario. This development suggests a material upside to AEE’s financial outlook, contingent on the inclusion of the full mid‑point spend in the next five‑year plan.
What did this article say?
Analysts compared Ameren (AEE) to FirstEnergy (FE) for value investors, noting AEE’s Zacks Rank of #3 Hold versus FE’s #2 Buy. The review highlighted that AEE’s earnings estimate revisions are less favorable than FE’s, suggesting a weaker outlook. Value metrics such as the Style Scores indicated AEE is less undervalued than FE, reinforcing the lower attractiveness for value-focused investors. The assessment did not identify any new catalysts or material changes for AEE, merely a comparative ranking.
What did this article say?
RBC reduced its price target for Ameren (AEE) from $114 to $107 while keeping a sector perform rating. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. Analysts noted that the new target still aligns with an overweight consensus. The move signals a modest headwind for the utility’s outlook.

Technical Analysis

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27
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $12.22B combined position · 13 adding, 10 trimming, 2 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy35,645,55513.13%$3.56B2026-01-29
BlackRock, Inc.▲ Buy25,818,5279.51%$2.92B2026-08-07
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy7,820,8132.88%$880.79M2026-08-12
Janus Henderson Group plc▲ Buy5,377,1561.98%$591.06M2026-05-18
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell4,786,2061.76%$541.03M2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell4,510,3541.66%$509.85M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,676,3111.35%$415.57M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy3,402,6111.25%$384.63M2026-08-13
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell3,463,8541.28%$380.75M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell2,925,3331.08%$330.68M2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell2,175,1650.80%$245.88M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▲ Buy2,139,6300.79%$241.86M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell2,110,0280.78%$238.52M2026-08-13
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold1,815,9830.67%$205.28M2026-09-02
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy1,457,9040.54%$167.06M2026-08-12
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.▲ Buy668,6900.25%$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• Hold184,1120.07%$20.81M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:5.71M sh bought ($645.02M)1.89M sh sold ($213.06M)net +3.82M sh (+$431.96M)
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