NYSE:AEE Ameren (AEE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $78.05 +0.50 (+0.64%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$77.37▼$78.4850-Day Range$70.00▼$78.0552-Week Range$67.03▼$88.17Volume976,372 shsAverage Volume1.70 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.81 billionP/E Ratio17.94Dividend Yield3.43%Price Target$79.91 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Ameren alerts: Email Address Ameren MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.27 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.4% Upside$79.91 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.23% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.83Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$409,055 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.29%From $4.61 to $4.90 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.3.69 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector46th out of 90 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry13th out of 18 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmeren has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.27, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmeren has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Ameren's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.23% 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, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ameren has recently increased by 2.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmeren pays a meaningful dividend of 3.48%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAmeren has been increasing its dividend for 11 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ameren is 61.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ameren will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.69% next year. This indicates that Ameren will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Ameren's 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 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmeren has a news sentiment score of 0.83. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.39 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Ameren this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for AEE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Ameren to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 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 $409,055.00 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.Read more about Ameren's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ameren are expected to grow by 6.29% in the coming year, from $4.61 to $4.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ameren is 17.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.26.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ameren is 17.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 92.03.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmeren has a PEG Ratio of 2.68. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmeren has a P/B Ratio of 1.79. 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It engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution business. 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 HeadlinesJuly 25 at 12:04 PM | msn.comAmeren installs smart switch in St. Charles to cut outagesJuly 25 at 2:32 AM | americanbankingnews.comAmeren (AEE) Scheduled to Post Earnings on ThursdayJuly 26, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)625,000% GainImagine swapping your daily coffee expense for a future free of financial worries. 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Issued By Zacks Research (NYSE:AEE)July 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comZacks Research Weighs in on Ameren Co.'s Q3 2024 Earnings (NYSE:AEE)July 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeren Corporation Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Webcast Aug. 2, 2024July 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comInvestments in storm hardening, grid resiliency and energy generation among key customer benefits in rate adjustment requestJune 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmeren Corporation: Reliable Earnings At A Fair PriceJune 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeren recognized for its employee resource groups, philanthropy and executive diversityJune 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comAmeren Illinois Announces Pricing of First Mortgage Bonds due 2054See 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 Last Earnings5/09/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/28 Dividend6/12/2024Dividend Payable6/28/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/01/2024Fiscal 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$79.91 High Stock Price Target$94.00 Low Stock Price Target$72.00 Potential Upside/Downside+2.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.27 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.35 Trailing P/E Ratio17.94 Forward P/E Ratio16.93 P/E Growth2.68Net Income$1.15 billion Net Margins15.84% Pretax Margin18.53% Return on Equity10.20% Return on Assets2.86% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.31 Current Ratio0.59 Quick Ratio0.40 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.50 billion Price / Sales2.77 Cash Flow$10.28 per share Price / Cash Flow7.59 Book Value$43.65 per share Price / Book1.79Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares266,670,000Free Float265,550,000Market Cap$20.81 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.44 Social Links The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.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 & 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 CompetitorsAESNYSE:AESPG&ENYSE:PCGSempraNYSE:SREDominion EnergyNYSE:DPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 26,032 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.631%State of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 900 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.027%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Sold 813 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.023%BLB&B Advisors LLCSold 200 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%First Command Advisory Services Inc.Bought 368 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.000%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 a consistent dividend payout ratio of 61.61%, providing investors with a steady income stream. Barclays recently upgraded Ameren's rating to "overweight" and raised the target price, indicating positive sentiment from analysts. Despite missing earnings estimates in the last quarter, Ameren's return on equity of 10.20% and net margin of 15.84% show strong financial performance. Ameren's stock price has been relatively stable, with a 50-day moving average price of $72.81, suggesting a consistent trading pattern. With a consensus target price of $79.70, analysts see potential for growth in Ameren's stock value. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Ameren Co. for these reasons: Ameren's quarterly revenue was down 11.9% on a year-over-year basis, indicating a decline in the company's top-line performance. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Ameren with a "sell" rating, suggesting a negative outlook on the stock. Director Rafael Flores recently sold 1,500 shares of Ameren stock, which could be perceived as insider selling activity. One equities research analyst has rated the stock as a sell, reflecting some skepticism in the market about Ameren's future prospects. The company's revenue of $1.82 billion in the last quarter fell short of the consensus estimate of $2.19 billion, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation. 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 Monday, July 1, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ameren pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. AEE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AEE shares performed this year? Ameren's stock was trading at $72.34 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AEE stock has increased by 7.9% and is now trading at $78.05. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Ameren's earnings last quarter? Ameren Co. (NYSE:AEE) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 9th. The utilities provider reported $0.98 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.06 by $0.08. Ameren's revenue was down 11.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. 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. Does Ameren have any subsidiaries? Ameren subsidiaries include Illinois Power, Central Illinois Light Company, Ameren Accelerator Investments LLC, Ameren Development Company, Ameren EIP Investment LLC, AmerenEnergy Medina Valley Cogen L.L.C., Ameren Illinois Company, and more. Who are Ameren's major shareholders? Ameren's top institutional investors include Maple Brown Abbott Ltd (0.66%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.63%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.24%) and Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Martin J Lyons, Warner L Baxter, Michael L Moehn, Mark C Birk, Fadi M Diya, Mark C Lindgren, Chonda J Nwamu, Rafael Flores and Shawn E Schukar. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Ameren own? 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