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Ameren (AEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$99.54 +1.45 (+1.48%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Ameren - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
8

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ameren in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AEE.

Consensus Price Target

$99.33
-0.21% Downside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ameren, the average price target is $99.33. The highest price target for AEE is $113.00, while the lowest price target for AEE is $87.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.21% from the current price of $99.54.
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AEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/5/24 to 5/5/25
1 Month Ago
4/5/24 to 4/5/25
3 Months Ago
2/5/24 to 2/4/25
1 Year Ago
5/6/23 to 5/5/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$99.33$96.70$92.00$79.40
Forecasted Upside-0.21% Downside0.86% Upside-3.66% Downside7.17% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

AEE Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AEE Price Targets by Month

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Ameren Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmerenUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.82
2.50
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.21% Downside19.22% Upside17.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/28/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
James Thalacker
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$105.00 ➝ $106.00+7.31%
4/23/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
4/22/2025Guggenheim
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
4/8/2025Barclays
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N. Campanella
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$102.00 ➝ $101.00+6.83%
3/21/2025UBS Group
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Daniel Ford
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$106.00 ➝ $113.00+14.42%
1/21/2025Evercore ISI
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Durgesh Chopra
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$89.00 ➝ $104.00+10.28%
9/20/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$91.00 ➝ $96.00+12.87%
9/19/2024Argus
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M. Ferguson
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9/19/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$97.00+16.00%
9/16/2024Mizuho
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A. Crowdell
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$82.00 ➝ $89.00+5.96%
8/29/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$86.00 ➝ $87.00+5.87%
4/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageSell$73.00-1.32%
12/18/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
12/15/2023KeyCorp
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
6/12/2023888
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Should I Buy Ameren Stock? AEE Pros and Cons Explained

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, April 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ameren pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ameren
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $99.50, reflecting a stable performance in the market.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a boost in price targets, indicate strong market confidence in Ameren Co.'s future growth potential.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $26.86 billion, suggesting it is a well-established player in the utilities sector.
  • Ameren Co. has shown a consistent return on equity, which is a measure of profitability that indicates how effectively the company is using its equity to generate earnings.
  • With a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, there is a favorable outlook for the stock, which could attract more investors.

Ameren
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, which indicates that it relies significantly on debt to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with insiders selling a total of 12,959 shares recently, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • Ameren Co. reported earnings per share (EPS) that missed consensus estimates, which could raise concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week high of $104.10 and a low of $69.39, indicating volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with some maintaining "hold" ratings, suggesting that not all market participants are convinced of the stock's upside potential.

AEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ameren is $99.33, with a high forecast of $113.00 and a low forecast of $87.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameren in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AEE shares.

According to analysts, Ameren's stock has a predicted downside of -0.21% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Ameren has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Guggenheim, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Ameren more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Ameren is 2.82 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how AEE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AEE) was last updated on 5/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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