Ameren Corporation
S&P 500AEE/Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric/NYSE
Dividend Yield
2.66%
$2.92 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
AEE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 51.8% earnings payout ratio & 58.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.6x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 7.26% 5-year CAGR. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
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Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 51.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 24.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Operating Margin: 27.8%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.6xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
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Very SafeAbout Ameren Corporation
Ameren Corporation is a utility holding company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers primarily in Missouri and Illinois. It operates through key segments including Ameren Missouri, which handles electric generation, transmission, and distribution; Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution; Ameren Illinois Natural Gas; and Ameren Transmission, focusing on high-voltage power lines. The company maintains rate-regulated networks serving millions of electric and natural gas customers across a 64,000-square-mile territory, emphasizing grid reliability, storm response, and infrastructure modernization to support growing demands such as large-load electric service agreements. Ameren Corporation plays a vital role in the Midwest energy market by delivering essential services, investing in generation diversity including nuclear and renewables, and contributing to regional economic activity through supplier purchases, taxes, and community support. Founded in 1902 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, it remains a cornerstone of regulated utility operations.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.66%
Annual Dividend
$2.92
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
51.80%
FCF Payout Ratio
58.36%
52-Week Range
$94.20 - $115.59
Dividend History (2016–2025)
AEE annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
AEE earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 30, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
6.37%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.26%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
5.55%
3-Year Total Growth
20.34%
5-Year Total Growth
42.00%
10-Year Total Growth
71.60%
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