Ameren Corp (NYSE: AEE) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 21.96x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for AEE is at 0.50. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 6 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 2 rating it as “overweight,” 7 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for AEE is 265.82M, and currently, shorts hold a 1.60% of that float. The average trading volume for AEE on January 24, 2025 was 1.36M shares.
AEE) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Ameren Corp (NYSE: AEE) has plunged by -0.04 when compared to previous closing price of 93.35, but the company has seen a 2.40% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. prnewswire.com reported 2025-01-17 that ST. LOUIS, Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Martin J. Lyons Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE), and Michael L.
AEE’s Market Performance
Ameren Corp (AEE) has experienced a 2.40% rise in stock performance for the past week, with a 5.35% rise in the past month, and a 5.76% rise in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.20%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 1.69% for AEE. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 3.08% for AEE stock, with a simple moving average of 14.17% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of AEE
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for AEE stocks, with Evercore ISI repeating the rating for AEE by listing it as a “Outperform.” The predicted price for AEE in the upcoming period, according to Evercore ISI is $104 based on the research report published on January 21, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Jefferies, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see AEE reach a price target of $97. The rating they have provided for AEE stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on September 20th, 2024.
Mizuho gave a rating of “Outperform” to AEE, setting the target price at $89 in the report published on September 16th of the previous year.
AEE Trading at 2.45% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought AEE to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -3.55% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.69%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.20%, as shares surge +4.50% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +7.81% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, AEE rose by +2.40%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +28.33% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $90.52. In addition, Ameren Corp saw 4.68% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at AEE starting from MOEHN MICHAEL L, who sale 6,500 shares at the price of $92.15 back on Nov 20 ’24. After this action, MOEHN MICHAEL L now owns 205,171 shares of Ameren Corp, valued at $598,975 using the latest closing price.
MOEHN MICHAEL L, the Officer of Ameren Corp, proposed sale 6,500 shares at $92.15 during a trade that took place back on Nov 20 ’24, which means that MOEHN MICHAEL L is holding shares at $598,975 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for AEE
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.22 for the present operating margin
- 0.34 for the gross margin
The net margin for Ameren Corp stands at 0.16. The total capital return value is set at 0.04. Equity return is now at value 9.91, with 2.73 for asset returns.
Based on Ameren Corp (AEE), the company’s capital structure generated 0.61 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.09. The debt to equity ratio resting at 1.54. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.45.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 3.4 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 5.23. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 5.91. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.83for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.17. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.63.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Ameren Corp (AEE) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
