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Ameren (AEE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$98.88 -0.03 (-0.03%)
Closing price 03/24/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$98.80 -0.07 (-0.07%)
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Ameren - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
3
Buy
7

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ameren in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for AEE.

Consensus Price Target

$96.70
-2.20% Downside
According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ameren, the average price target is $96.70. The highest price target for AEE is $113.00, while the lowest price target for AEE is $73.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.20% from the current price of $98.88.
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AEE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
3/25/24 to 3/25/25
1 Month Ago
2/24/24 to 2/23/25
3 Months Ago
12/26/23 to 12/25/24
1 Year Ago
3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$96.70$92.70$89.89$80.11
Forecasted Upside-2.20% Downside-5.91% Downside-1.10% Downside12.14% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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AEE Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AEE Price Targets by Month

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Ameren Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmerenUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.64
2.57
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-2.20% Downside24.43% Upside16.92% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/21/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Daniel Ford
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$106.00 ➝ $113.00+14.42%
3/20/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Byrd
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$97.00 ➝ $101.00+0.94%
3/4/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
N. Campanella
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$95.00 ➝ $102.00-1.65%
2/18/2025BMO Capital Markets
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James Thalacker
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $105.00+6.84%
1/21/2025Evercore ISI
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Durgesh Chopra
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$89.00 ➝ $104.00+10.28%
9/20/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$91.00 ➝ $96.00+12.87%
9/19/2024Argus
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M. Ferguson
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9/19/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$97.00+16.00%
9/16/2024Mizuho
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A. Crowdell
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$82.00 ➝ $89.00+5.96%
8/29/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$86.00 ➝ $87.00+5.87%
4/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageSell$73.00-1.32%
12/18/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral
12/15/2023KeyCorp
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 DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/9/2023Guggenheim
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 Lower Target$85.00 ➝ $75.00+0.81%
6/12/2023888
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Should I Buy Ameren Stock? AEE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, March 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Ameren pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ameren
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ameren Co.:

  • Ameren Co. has a strong market capitalization of $26.69 billion, indicating a solid position in the utilities sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
  • The company recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77, showing an increase from $0.60 in the same period last year, which reflects positive growth in profitability.
  • With a current stock price of $98.89, Ameren Co. is trading near its 52-week high of $104.10, suggesting strong investor confidence and potential for further appreciation.
  • Ameren Co. has a relatively low beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock is less volatile compared to the market, which can be appealing for risk-averse investors.
  • The company has a history of increasing dividends, which can provide a steady income stream for investors looking for yield in addition to capital appreciation.

Ameren
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Ameren Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22.37, which may be considered high compared to industry averages, potentially indicating that the stock is overvalued.
  • Ameren Co. missed analysts' consensus EPS estimates by $0.06, which could raise concerns about its ability to meet future earnings expectations.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with executives selling shares, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41, suggesting a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
  • Despite a strong market position, 79.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, which may lead to increased volatility based on their trading activities.

AEE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ameren is $96.70, with a high forecast of $113.00 and a low forecast of $73.00.

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ameren in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" AEE shares.

According to analysts, Ameren's stock has a predicted downside of -2.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Ameren's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Ameren has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Ameren more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Ameren is 2.64 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how AEE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AEE) was last updated on 3/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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