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AEE - Ameren Corporation
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$121.00
DETAILS
HIGH:
$131.00
LOW:
$115.00
MEDIAN:
$120.00
CONSENSUS:
$121.00
UPSIDE:
8.64%
Stock News
Ameren Corporation Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Webcast set for July 31, 2026
ST. LOUIS, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE), and Leonard P.
US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies
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Will Ameren (AEE) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Ameren (AEE) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Ameren (AEE) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Ameren (AEE) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Why Ameren (AEE) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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Ameren: Large-Load Demand Can Support A Higher-Growth Utility Story
Ameren Corporation is rated a buy, driven by robust large-load demand and a strong rate-base growth outlook. AEE's Missouri segment benefits from data center, manufacturing, and electrification trends, supporting incremental investment and earnings growth. Management targets ~11% rate-base CAGR to 2030, supporting EPS growth near the upper end of the 6–8% range.
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A Look at Ameren Corp (AEE) After 3.1% Decline -- GF Value $102.21 vs Price $114.59
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Strength Seen in Ameren (AEE): Can Its 3.3% Jump Turn into More Strength?
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Storm hardening, electric grid upgrades and new generation underpin request to update electric rates in mid-2027
Proposal reflects improvements already in service, keeps base rates well below the Midwest average and expands customer assistance Key takeaways: Ameren Missouri's base electric rates are not changing until mid-2027. Regulators will review grid investments currently benefiting customers.
Why Ameren (AEE) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
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Ameren Missouri Announces Pricing of First Mortgage Bonds due 2056
ST. LOUIS, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Electric Company, doing business as Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), announced today the pricing of a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% first mortgage bonds due 2056 at 99.324% of their principal amount. The transaction is expected to close on June 29, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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Why Is Ameren (AEE) Down 3.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
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Ameren (AEE) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
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Aaron Melda Named Chairman and President of Ameren Missouri
Former TVA Leader Brings 25 Years of Industry Experience ST. LOUIS, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Aaron Melda, an executive with more than 25 years of utility leadership experience, will be the next chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, an electric and gas service provider and subsidiary of Ameren Corporation.
Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Ameren (AEE) This Year?
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Price Targets
Ameren price target raised to $117 from $116 at Barclays
$117.00
(was $112.54)
Nicholas Campanella
·
Barclays
Ameren price target raised to $115 from $110 at Morgan Stanley
$115.00
(was $112.71)
David Arcaro
·
Morgan Stanley
Ameren price target lowered to $110 from $117 at Morgan Stanley
$110.00
(was $109.75)
Morgan Stanley
Ameren price target lowered to $117 from $119 at Morgan Stanley
$117.00
(was $110.69)
David Arcaro
·
Morgan Stanley
Ameren price target raised to $120 from $113 at Wells Fargo
$120.00
(was $111.27)
Shahriar Pourreza
·
Wells Fargo
Ameren initiated with a Buy at Truist
$126.00
(was $111.27)
Richard Sunderland
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Truist Financial
Ameren price target raised to $116 from $104 at Barclays
$116.00
(was $111.86)
Barclays
Ameren initiated with a Buy at BTIG
$131.00
(was $114.32)
Alex Kania
·
BTIG
Ameren price target raised to $116 from $108 at Morgan Stanley
$116.00
(was $109.46)
David Arcaro
·
Morgan Stanley
Ameren price target raised to $127 from $125 at UBS
$127.00
(was $109.31)
William Appicelli
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UBS
Ameren price target raised to $113 from $111 at Wells Fargo
$113.00
(was $109.41)
Wells Fargo
Ameren price target raised to $117 from $110 at Mizuho
$117.00
(was $109.34)
Mizuho Securities
Ameren price target raised to $120 from $112 at BMO Capital
$120.00
(was $109.34)
BMO Capital
Ameren price target lowered to $116 from $119 at RBC Capital
$116.00
(was $101.85)
Stephen D'Ambrisi
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RBC Capital
Ameren price target raised to $108 from $103 at Morgan Stanley
$108.00
(was $103.75)
David Arcaro
·
Morgan Stanley
Ameren price target lowered to $111 from $112 at Wells Fargo
$111.00
(was $104.00)
Wells Fargo
Ameren price target lowered to $104 from $111 at Barclays
$104.00
(was $102.54)
Nicholas Campanella
·
Barclays
Ameren price target lowered to $115 from $121 at UBS
$115.00
(was $97.99)
UBS
Ameren price target lowered to $103 from $108 at Morgan Stanley
$103.00
(was $98.87)
Morgan Stanley
Ameren initiated with an Overweight at Wells Fargo
$112.00
(was $104.81)
Wells Fargo