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ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 71 cents per share on its common stock, payable December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 9, 2025. The utility giant, with a market capitalization of $28 billion, has maintained dividend payments for 28 consecutive years and raised them for 11 straight years, according to InvestingPro data. The current dividend yield stands at 2.76%.
The utility holding company also reported that its subsidiary, Union Electric Company (Ameren Missouri), declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of its preferred stock. These dividends will be paid February 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 15, 2026.
Additionally, Ameren Illinois Company’s board declared regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of its preferred stock, payable February 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 9, 2026.
Ameren Corporation serves approximately 2.5 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers across a 64,000-square-mile service area through its rate-regulated utility subsidiaries. Ameren Missouri provides electric generation, transmission, and distribution services, along with natural gas distribution. Ameren Illinois offers electric transmission and distribution service as well as natural gas distribution service.
This information is based on a press release statement issued by the company.
In other recent news, Ameren Corporation has reported several significant developments. The company announced its second-quarter 2025 earnings, with earnings per share reported at $1.01, aligning closely with the consensus estimates of $0.99. Additionally, Ameren reaffirmed its 2025 earnings per share guidance, projecting a range of $4.85 to $5.05, with expectations trending toward the upper half of that range. In leadership changes, Mark C. Birk retired from his roles as Chairman and President of Ameren Missouri, and Michael L. Moehn has been appointed as the interim successor. On the financial front, Ameren declared a quarterly cash dividend of 71 cents per share, payable on September 30, 2025. Analyst firms have responded positively to Ameren’s performance, with Jefferies raising its stock price target to $121, citing strong results in Missouri operations. BMO Capital also increased its price target to $110, maintaining an Outperform rating. Mizuho raised its price target to $108, highlighting the company’s strong outlook and growth expectations. These developments reflect Ameren’s ongoing strategic initiatives and market performance.
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