Ameren (AEE) Competitors

79.1% of Ameren shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 93.6% of CMS Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Ameren shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of CMS Energy shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. CMS Energy pays an annual dividend of $2.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Ameren pays out 54.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CMS Energy pays out 63.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ameren has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and CMS Energy has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

Ameren has a net margin of 17.17% compared to CMS Energy's net margin of 12.55%. CMS Energy's return on equity of 12.17% beat Ameren's return on equity.

Ameren has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CMS Energy has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, CMS Energy had 14 more articles in the media than Ameren. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for CMS Energy and 11 mentions for Ameren. CMS Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Ameren's score of 1.09 indicating that CMS Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Ameren has higher revenue and earnings than CMS Energy. Ameren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CMS Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Ameren presently has a consensus price target of $117.54, indicating a potential upside of 9.58%. CMS Energy has a consensus price target of $80.17, indicating a potential upside of 12.97%. Given CMS Energy's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CMS Energy is more favorable than Ameren.

In the previous week, DTE Energy had 7 more articles in the media than Ameren. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for DTE Energy and 11 mentions for Ameren. DTE Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.13 beat Ameren's score of 1.09 indicating that DTE Energy is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Ameren currently has a consensus price target of $117.54, indicating a potential upside of 9.58%. DTE Energy has a consensus price target of $156.25, indicating a potential upside of 9.09%. Given Ameren's higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ameren is more favorable than DTE Energy.

79.1% of Ameren shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.1% of DTE Energy shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Ameren shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of DTE Energy shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. DTE Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.66 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Ameren pays out 54.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. DTE Energy pays out 76.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ameren has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and DTE Energy has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years. DTE Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

DTE Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Ameren. Ameren is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DTE Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Ameren has a net margin of 17.17% compared to DTE Energy's net margin of 7.65%. DTE Energy's return on equity of 12.37% beat Ameren's return on equity.

Ameren has a beta of 0.47, indicating that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, DTE Energy has a beta of 0.39, indicating that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

Duke Energy has a beta of 0.39, meaning that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameren has a beta of 0.47, meaning that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market.

Ameren has a net margin of 17.17% compared to Duke Energy's net margin of 15.49%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.94% beat Duke Energy's return on equity.

In the previous week, Duke Energy had 55 more articles in the media than Ameren. MarketBeat recorded 66 mentions for Duke Energy and 11 mentions for Ameren. Duke Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Ameren's score of 1.09 indicating that Duke Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

65.3% of Duke Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.1% of Ameren shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Duke Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Ameren shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Duke Energy has higher revenue and earnings than Ameren. Duke Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Duke Energy presently has a consensus price target of $138.93, indicating a potential upside of 13.78%. Ameren has a consensus price target of $117.54, indicating a potential upside of 9.58%. Given Duke Energy's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Duke Energy is more favorable than Ameren.

Duke Energy pays an annual dividend of $4.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Duke Energy pays out 65.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameren pays out 54.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Duke Energy has increased its dividend for 20 consecutive years and Ameren has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years. Duke Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Consolidated Edison has higher revenue and earnings than Ameren. Consolidated Edison is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameren, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Ameren has a beta of 0.47, suggesting that its stock price is 53% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Consolidated Edison has a beta of 0.27, suggesting that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market.

Ameren currently has a consensus price target of $117.54, suggesting a potential upside of 9.58%. Consolidated Edison has a consensus price target of $107.79, suggesting a potential upside of 3.27%. Given Ameren's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ameren is more favorable than Consolidated Edison.

Ameren has a net margin of 17.17% compared to Consolidated Edison's net margin of 12.52%. Ameren's return on equity of 10.94% beat Consolidated Edison's return on equity.

In the previous week, Consolidated Edison had 6 more articles in the media than Ameren. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Consolidated Edison and 11 mentions for Ameren. Consolidated Edison's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Ameren's score of 1.09 indicating that Consolidated Edison is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Ameren pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Consolidated Edison pays an annual dividend of $3.55 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Ameren pays out 54.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Consolidated Edison pays out 59.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Ameren has increased its dividend for 12 consecutive years and Consolidated Edison has increased its dividend for 52 consecutive years. Consolidated Edison is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

79.1% of Ameren shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Ameren shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Consolidated Edison shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.