Ameren Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:AEE) $78.53 -0.44 (-0.56%) (As of 12/4/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$78.16▼$79.3250-Day Range$71.13▼$78.9652-Week Range$69.71▼$92.43Volume1.93 million shsAverage Volume1.44 million shsMarket Capitalization$20.65 billionP/E Ratio17.85Dividend Yield3.21%Price Target$86.44 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Ameren MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.1% Upside$86.44 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.83% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.70Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.42Based on 23 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$367,171 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.38%From $4.39 to $4.67 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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 starsUtilities Sector51st out of 85 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry10th out of 16 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmeren has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $86.44, Ameren has a forecasted upside of 10.1% from its current price of $78.53.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmeren has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.83% 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 3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ameren has recently decreased by 12.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmeren pays a meaningful dividend of 3.19%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAmeren has been increasing its dividend for 10 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ameren is 57.27%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ameren will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.96% next year. This indicates that Ameren will be able to sustain or increase its 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 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmeren has a news sentiment score of 0.42. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 23 news articles for Ameren this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added Ameren to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 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 $367,171.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.42% of the stock of Ameren is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.77% of the stock of Ameren is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ameren are expected to grow by 6.38% in the coming year, from $4.39 to $4.67 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ameren is 17.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.77.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ameren is 17.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 102.27.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAmeren has a PEG Ratio of 2.73. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmeren has a P/B Ratio of 1.91. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here 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.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 HeadlinesDecember 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmeren Co. (NYSE:AEE) Director Sells $116,475.00 in StockDecember 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell Alert: Director Rafael Flores Sells 1,500 Shares of Ameren Corp (AEE)December 4, 2023 | DTI Trader (Ad)New CBOE “special perk” helps traders target income every weekendYou might not immediately realize what you’re reading. Let me help you out a little… What you're looking at is a “special perk” set up by the Chicago Board of Options Exchange. December 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmeren (NYSE:AEE) Price Target Cut to $89.00December 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFY2023 EPS Estimates for Ameren Co. (NYSE:AEE) Boosted by KeyCorpDecember 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmeren Co. Expected to Post Q4 2023 Earnings of $0.63 Per Share (NYSE:AEE)November 28, 2023 | bizjournals.comAmeren seeks to shutter Missouri coal plant early, recoup investment from ratepayersNovember 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Ameren (AEE) is a Strong Growth StockDecember 4, 2023 | Wealthpress (Ad)Trading Experts Call It “The Perfect Tesla Trade”Thanks to a new discovery linked to shares of Tesla, regular folks can now target gains of 100% or more in six days or less. New research shows it’s happened 23 different times this year. The next trade is scheduled for this Thursday.November 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAmeren Co. (NYSE:AEE) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by BrokeragesNovember 23, 2023 | msn.comAmeren Thanks-for-Giving Parade set for Thanksgiving DayNovember 21, 2023 | msn.comAmeren Illinois receives approval on base-rate increaseNovember 21, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com5 Analysts Have This to Say About AmerenNovember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmeren Announces Pricing of Senior Notes due 2026November 11, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: Northland Power (OtherNPIFF) and Ameren (AEE)November 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmeren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comShareholders in Ameren (NYSE:AEE) are in the red if they invested a year agoNovember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCompared to Estimates, Ameren (AEE) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key MetricsNovember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDecoding Ameren Corp (AEE): A Strategic SWOT InsightNovember 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ3 2023 Ameren Corp Earnings CallNovember 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmeren (AEE) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/YNovember 9, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAmeren Corporation 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationNovember 8, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAmeren Corp Q3 Income Rises, Beats estimatesNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmeren Announces Third Quarter 2023 ResultsNovember 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAmeren raises full-year outlook on fall in expenses, new service ratesNovember 7, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAmeren: A Bit Expensive, But May Be Worth ItNovember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what Wall Street expects from Ameren's earnings reportSee 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 Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend9/12/2023Dividend Payable9/29/2023Last Earnings11/09/2023Today12/04/2023Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend12/12/2023Dividend Payable12/29/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/21/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities SectorUtilities Current SymbolNYSE:AEE CUSIP02360810 CIK1002910 Webwww.ameren.com Phone(314) 621-3222Fax314-621-2888Employees9,244Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$86.44 High Stock Price Target$99.00 Low Stock Price Target$75.00 Potential Upside/Downside+10.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.40 Trailing P/E Ratio17.85 Forward P/E Ratio17.89 P/E Growth2.73Net Income$1.07 billion Net Margins14.59% Pretax Margin16.83% Return on Equity10.67% Return on Assets3.00% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.24 Current Ratio0.52 Quick Ratio0.33 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.93 billion Price / Sales2.60 Cash Flow$9.74 per share Price / Cash Flow8.06 Book Value$41.15 per share Price / Book1.91Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares262,945,000Free Float261,841,000Market Cap$20.65 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.46 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Martin J. Lyons Jr. (Age 56)President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Comp: $3.09MMr. Michael L. Moehn (Age 53)Senior EVP, CFO, Chairman & President of Ameren Services Comp: $1.86MMs. Chonda Jordan Nwamu Esq. (Age 51)Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $1.25MMr. Mark C. Birk (Age 58)President & Chairman of Ameren Missouri Comp: $1.29MMs. Theresa A. Shaw (Age 50)Senior VP of Finance & Chief Accounting Officer Andrew KirkDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Bruce A. Steinke (Age 62)Senior VP & Chief Transformation Officer Mr. Fadi M. Diya (Age 60)Chief Nuclear Officer & Senior VP of Ameren Missouri Comp: $1.07MMr. Mark C. Lindgren (Age 55)Executive VP of Corporate Communications & Chief Human Resources Officer of Ameren Services Ms. Gwendolyn Goosby Mizell (Age 61)Senior VP and Chief Sustainability, Diversity & Philanthropy Officer of Ameren Services More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCMS EnergyNYSE:CMSWEC Energy GroupNYSE:WECNiSourceNYSE:NIConsolidated EdisonNYSE:EDPublic Service Enterprise GroupNYSE:PEGView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAmerican Century Companies Inc.Sold 60,340 shares on 11/30/2023Ownership: 0.023%Rafael FloresSold 1,500 sharesTotal: $116,475.00 ($77.65/share)Deutsche Bank AGSold 1,194,119 shares on 11/24/2023Ownership: 1.208%Public Sector Pension Investment BoardBought 3,566 shares on 11/22/2023Ownership: 0.023%Braun Stacey Associates Inc.Sold 1,105 shares on 11/21/2023Ownership: 0.068%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions 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 equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameren in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AEE shares. View AEE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ameren's stock price target for 2024? 8 brokers have issued twelve-month price objectives for Ameren's shares. Their AEE share price targets range from $75.00 to $99.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $86.44 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for AEE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have AEE shares performed in 2023? Ameren's stock was trading at $88.92 at the start of the year. Since then, AEE stock has decreased by 11.7% and is now trading at $78.53. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Ameren? Ameren saw a drop in short interest during 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 volume of 1,630,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.0 days. View Ameren's Short Interest. When is Ameren's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 21st 2024. View our AEE earnings forecast. How were Ameren's earnings last quarter? Ameren Co. (NYSE:AEE) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 9th. The utilities provider reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.80 by $0.07. The utilities provider earned $2.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.40 billion. Ameren had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.67% and a net margin of 14.59%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 10.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.74 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Ameren pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ameren? Ameren declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 13th. Stockholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.21%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 12th. Read our dividend analysis for AEE. 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 ETFs hold Ameren's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ameren (NYSE:AEE) stock in their portfolio include Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU), Natixis Vaughan Nelson Mid Cap ETF (VNMC), Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI) and Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY). What guidance has Ameren issued on next quarter's earnings? Ameren updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $4.30-4.45 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 retail and institutional 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. 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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).Read More This page (NYSE:AEE) was last updated on 12/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Ameren Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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