Ameren (AEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$96.33 +0.93 (+0.98%)

Closing price 05/23/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$96.28 -0.05 (-0.05%)

As of 05/23/2025 04:14 PM Eastern

Ameren - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
8

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AEE.

Consensus Price Target

$101.90
5.78% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ameren, the average price target is $101.90. 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 upside of 5.78% from the current price of $96.33.

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AEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/25/24 to 5/25/25	1 Month Ago 4/25/24 to 4/25/25	3 Months Ago 2/25/24 to 2/24/25	1 Year Ago 5/26/23 to 5/25/24
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$101.90	$99.22	$92.70	$79.90
Forecasted Upside	5.78% Upside	0.94% Upside	-6.16% Downside	12.00% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

AEE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AEE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Ameren Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Ameren	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.75	2.49	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.78% Upside	19.48% Upside	16.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AEE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/22/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$103.00 ➝ $102.00	+5.78%
5/14/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Neil Kalton Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$108.00 ➝ $112.00	+19.67%
5/14/2025	KeyCorp 3 of 5 stars	Sophie Karp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Weight ➝ Overweight	$103.00	+9.20%
5/6/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$101.00 ➝ $104.00	+4.37%
5/5/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$106.00 ➝ $108.00	+8.50%
4/22/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Neutral
3/21/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Ford Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$106.00 ➝ $113.00	+14.42%
1/21/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Durgesh Chopra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	In-Line ➝ Outperform	$89.00 ➝ $104.00	+10.28%
9/19/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
9/19/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$97.00	+16.00%
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9/16/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$82.00 ➝ $89.00	+5.96%
8/29/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$86.00 ➝ $87.00	+5.87%
4/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Sell	$73.00	-1.32%
12/18/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral
6/12/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Upgrade

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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 Saturday, May 24, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ameren pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ameren
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $96.33, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the utilities sector.
Ameren Co. reported a significant revenue increase of 15.5% year-over-year, indicating strong operational performance and growth potential.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Ameren Co., with several firms recently upgrading their target prices, suggesting positive market sentiment.
The company has a solid return on equity of 10.34%, reflecting effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable returns.
With 79.09% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there is a strong level of confidence from large financial entities, which can be a positive indicator for retail investors.

Ameren
Bear Case

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

The company missed analysts' earnings estimates by a small margin, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future expectations.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with executives reducing their holdings, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
Ameren Co. has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, indicating that the company relies significantly on debt financing, which can pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 52-week range between $69.39 and $104.10, suggesting volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
Despite revenue growth, the company's net margin of 15.51% may not be as robust compared to industry peers, potentially limiting profitability expansion.

AEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ameren is $101.90, with a high forecast of $113.00 and a low forecast of $87.00.
: 12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameren in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AEE shares.
: According to analysts, Ameren's stock has a predicted upside of 5.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Ameren's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Ameren has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Guggenheim, KeyCorp, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Ameren more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Ameren is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how AEE compares to other companies.

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Ameren (AEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target