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AEE

Ameren Corporation

S&P 500
AEE|Utilities|Utilities - Regulated Electric|$107.69|P/E 21.0|MCap 31.2B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

2.55%

Annual Dividend

$2.88

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

53.08%

FCF Payout Ratio

-93.54%

Stock Price

$107.69

52-Week Range

$91.77 $113.93

Dividend Health Score

71/ 100Safe

AEE's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 53.1% earnings payout ratio & 24.3% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -93.5% fcf payout ratio & 0.7x 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.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
53.1%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
-93.5%Danger
CFO Payout Ratio
24.3%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
3.1xCaution

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
40.9%Caution
Current Ratio
0.7xDanger
Debt-to-Equity
147.1Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
11.3%Caution
Operating Margin
24.6%Safe
Gross Margin
50.4%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
7.3%Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

AEE annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

AEE earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 10, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 31, 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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$10,769.00

Annual Income

$288.00

Quarterly Income

$72.00

Monthly Income

$24.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AEE's current dividend yield?
Ameren Corporation (AEE) currently has a dividend yield of 2.55%, based on a stock price of $107.69 and an annual dividend of $2.88.
When is AEE's next dividend payment date?
AEE's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-10 and the next payment date is 2026-03-31. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does AEE pay in dividends per year?
Ameren Corporation paid $2.84 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has AEE been increasing its dividend?
Ameren Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 7.26% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.55%.
Is AEE's dividend safe?
Ameren Corporation has a payout ratio of 53.08%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is AEE's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Ameren Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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