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Ameren Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:AEE)

$77.72
-0.81 (-1.03%)
(As of 12/5/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$77.50
$78.68
50-Day Range
$71.13
$78.96
52-Week Range
$69.71
$92.43
Volume
1.49 million shs
Average Volume
1.44 million shs
Market Capitalization
$20.44 billion
P/E Ratio
17.66
Dividend Yield
3.24%
Price Target
$86.44

Ameren MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.2% Upside
$86.44 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.83% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-7.70
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.37mentions of Ameren in the last 14 days
Based on 22 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$367,171 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.38%
From $4.39 to $4.67 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.50 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

29th out of 86 stocks

Electric & Other Services Combined Industry

6th out of 14 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 and transmission businesses. 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 St. Louis, Missouri.

AEE Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend
9/12/2023
Dividend Payable
9/29/2023
Last Earnings
11/09/2023
Today
12/05/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
12/12/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/21/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Electric & other services combined
Sub-Industry
Multi-Utilities
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
02360810
Employees
9,244
Year Founded
1997

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$86.44
High Stock Price Target
$99.00
Low Stock Price Target
$75.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+11.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.07 billion
Pretax Margin
16.83%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.93 billion
Cash Flow
$9.64 per share
Book Value
$41.15 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
261,841,000
Market Cap
$20.44 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.46

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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, November 28, 2023 at 10:17 PM.

Pros

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

  • Ameren Co. is a public utility holding company in the United States, providing essential services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
  • The company has a diverse portfolio of energy sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and solar, which helps to mitigate risks associated with relying on a single energy source.
  • Ameren Co. has a long history, being founded in 1881, which demonstrates its stability and resilience in the market.
  • Recent developments in the company's operations and infrastructure have positioned Ameren Co. for future growth and expansion.
  • Investors can benefit from the potential for steady and reliable returns from Ameren Co.'s regulated utility business model.

Cons

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

  • While Ameren Co. operates as a public utility holding company, it faces regulatory risks and potential changes in government policies that could impact its operations and profitability.
  • The energy industry is subject to market fluctuations and volatility, which could affect Ameren Co.'s financial performance.
  • Competition within the energy sector is intense, and Ameren Co. may face challenges in maintaining its market share and profitability.
  • Investors should carefully consider the current stock price of Ameren Co. and evaluate whether it aligns with their investment goals and risk tolerance.
  • It is important for investors to stay updated on the latest developments and news related to Ameren Co. to make informed investment decisions.














AEE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Ameren stock right now?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameren in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AEE shares.
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What is Ameren's stock price target for 2024?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Ameren's shares. Their AEE share price targets range from $75.00 to $99.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $86.44 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have AEE shares performed in 2023?

Ameren's stock was trading at $88.92 at the beginning of the year. Since then, AEE shares have decreased by 12.6% and is now trading at $77.72.
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Are investors shorting Ameren?

Ameren saw a drop in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,810,000 shares, a drop of 12.4% from the October 31st total of 5,490,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,630,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.0 days.
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When is Ameren's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 21st 2024.
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How were Ameren's earnings last quarter?

Ameren Co. (NYSE:AEE) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 9th. The utilities provider reported $1.87 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.80 by $0.07. The utilities provider had revenue of $2.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.40 billion. Ameren had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.67% and a net margin of 14.59%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 10.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.74 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, October 13th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.63 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.24%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 12th.
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Is Ameren a good dividend stock?

Ameren (NYSE:AEE) pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.19%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 10 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 57.27%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AEE will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.96% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for AEE.

What guidance has Ameren issued on next quarter's earnings?

Ameren issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 8th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.30-4.45 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $4.37.

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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Ameriprise Financial Inc. (2.37%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.80%), Deutsche Bank AG (1.21%), Deutsche Bank AG (1.21%), Morgan Stanley (1.08%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.07%). 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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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 12/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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