Why Ameren (AEE) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Ameren (AEE) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research8/21/2026Positive
AEE
Ameren CorpNYSEUTILITIESUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$29.48B
P/E Ratio
18.78
EPS
$5.67
Beta
0.47
52W High
$118.32
52W Low
$95.25
50-Day MA
$110.19
200-Day MA
$107.82
Dividend Yield
2.74%
Profit Margin
18.60%
Forward P/E
18.42
PEG Ratio
2.63
About Ameren Corp
Ameren Corporation is an American power company created December 31, 1997, by the merger of St. Louis, Missouri's Union Electric Company (formerly NYSE: UEP) and the neighboring Central Illinois Public Service Company (CIPSCO Inc. holding, formerly NYSE: CIP) of Springfield, Illinois. It is now a holding company for several power companies and energy companies.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $8.41B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $4.41B |
| EBITDA | $3.91B |
| Operating Margin | 25.20% |
| Return on Equity | 11.90% |
| Return on Assets | 3.06% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $30.73 |
| Book Value | $49.45 |
| Price-to-Book | 2.15 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.50 |
| EV/Revenue | 5.86 |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.95 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 11.90% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | -6.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | $276.84M |
| Float | $275.11M |
| % Insiders | 0.32% |
| % Institutions | 90.25% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
9.57%
HV 20-Day
13.78%
HV 30-Day
14.25%
HV 60-Day
19.25%
HV Rank
32.1%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($120.40 target)
1
Strong Buy10
Buy6
HoldLatest News
Is Ameren (AEE) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Here is how Ameren (AEE) and Exelon (EXC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research8/21/2026Positive
Volatility Returns Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Tension: 3 Utility Picks
Ameren (AEE), Atmos Energy (ATO) and Exelon (EXC) offer defensive utility exposure as geopolitical tensions revive oil and inflation fears.
Zacks Investment Research8/18/2026Negative
Ameren Corporation Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 75 cents per share. This dividend is payable Sept.
PRNewsWire8/14/2026Neutral
Nuclear Energy Stocks Rise on Surging Demand for Reliable Clean Power
Investors seeking to capitalize on the long-term growth of nuclear energy should consider companies like AEE, UUUU and VST, which are well-positioned to benefit from rising demand.
Zacks Investment Research8/5/2026Positive
Ameren (AEE) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Ameren (AEE) have what it takes?
Zacks Investment Research8/5/2026Positive
Do Options Traders Know Something About Ameren Stock We Don't?
Investors need to pay close attention to AEE stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Zacks Investment Research8/4/2026Neutral
Has Ameren (AEE) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Here is how Ameren (AEE) and Pinnacle West (PNW) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research8/4/2026Positive
Ameren Corporation (AEE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ameren Corporation (AEE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha7/31/2026Neutral
Ameren Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Ameren NYSE: AEE reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.13 per share, up from $1.01 per share a year earlier, as returns on infrastructure investments more than offset higher spending on tree trimming and energy-center maintenance.
MarketBeat7/31/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 9/7/2026