Saint Louis, Missouri-based Ameren Corporation (AEE) operates as a public utility holding company, focusing on rate-regulated electric and natural gas utilities. With a market capitalization of $25.8 billion, Ameren has four main segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission.

Over the past 52 weeks, shares of AEE have significantly outperformed the broader market. AEE’s stock has increased by 28.3%, whereas the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has seen a gain of 11.9%. Year-to-date (YTD), AEE shares are up 7.1%, in contrast to a slight decline in the SPX.

Furthermore, Ameren has exceeded the performance of the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), which recorded an 11.9% rise over the same period, along with a YTD return of 5.4%.

Ameren’s stock price rose by 1.4% following its mixed Q1 2025 results announced on May 1. The company reported a 15.5% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.1 billion, surpassing consensus estimates of $1.9 billion. The adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.07, reflecting a 4.9% increase from the previous year’s quarter. Looking ahead, Ameren anticipates EPS between $4.85 and $5.05 for fiscal 2025.

For the current fiscal year ending in December 2025, analysts predict a 6.7% increase in AEE’s adjusted EPS to $4.94. The company’s earnings surprise history is varied; it has exceeded consensus estimates in one of the last four quarters and missed expectations in three.

Among the 16 analysts covering AEE, the consensus rating is a “Moderate Buy,” comprised of nine “Strong Buy” ratings, six “Holds,” and one “Strong Sell.”

On May 6, Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella raised AEE’s price target to $104 while retaining an “Equal-Weight” rating.

Currently, Ameren is trading below the average price target of $103.57. The highest price target on the Street of $118 suggests a potential upside of 23.7% from current levels.

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