AEE Dividend History & Analysis | 2.9% Yield

AEE has a dividend yield of 2.9% and paid 2.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.91%
Payout Ratio 54.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.59%
Consistency Lifetime 96.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.52%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 28
Dividend Rating 68.30%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 13%
Total Return 5y: 64.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-Utilities

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VIE 25,675 M 4.61% 7.95%
BIP 16,895 M 5.22% 6.19%
AVA 3,258 M 5.04% 6.54%
NGG 80,989 M 4.30% 7.23%
NWE 4,092 M 4.62% 6.04%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VIE 25,675 M 18.9% 94.9%
CNP 26,004 M 7.87% 94.9%
WEC 35,490 M 7.13% 98.3%
NI 20,780 M 6.21% 93.0%
CMS 21,515 M 5.68% 84.7%

AEE Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-09 2025-12-09 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.72%
2025-09-09 2025-09-09 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.72%
2025-06-10 2025-06-10 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.74%
2025-03-11 2025-03-11 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.71 6% 0.72%
2024-12-11 2024-12-11 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.74%
2024-09-11 2024-09-11 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.8%
2024-06-12 2024-06-12 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.67 0% 0.94%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.67 6.3% 0.92%
2023-12-12 2023-12-13 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.81%
2023-09-12 2023-09-13 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.8%
2023-06-13 2023-06-14 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.77%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.63 6.8% 0.76%
2022-12-06 2022-12-07 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.68%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.64%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.64%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.59 7.3% 0.66%
2021-12-07 2021-12-08 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.64%
2021-09-07 2021-09-08 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.63%
2021-06-08 2021-06-09 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.64%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.55 6.8% 0.75%
2020-12-08 2020-12-09 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.515 4% N/A
2020-09-08 2020-09-09 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.495 0% N/A
2020-06-09 2020-06-10 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.495 0% N/A
2020-03-10 2020-03-11 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.495 0% N/A
2019-12-10 2019-12-11 2019-12-31 Quarterly 0.495 4.2% N/A
2019-09-10 2019-09-11 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-06-11 2019-06-12 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2019-03-12 2019-03-13 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.475 0% N/A
2018-12-11 2018-12-12 2018-12-31 Quarterly 0.475 3.7% N/A
2018-09-11 2018-09-12 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.458 0% N/A
2018-06-12 2018-06-13 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.458 0% N/A
2018-03-13 2018-03-14 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.458 0% N/A
2017-12-12 2017-12-13 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.458 4.1% N/A
2017-09-12 2017-09-13 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2017-06-12 2017-06-14 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2017-03-10 2017-03-14 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.44 0% N/A
2016-12-05 2016-12-07 2016-12-30 Quarterly 0.44 3.5% N/A
2016-09-06 2016-09-08 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2016-06-06 2016-06-08 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2015-12-07 2015-12-09 2015-12-31 Quarterly 0.425 3.7% N/A
2015-09-08 2015-09-10 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2015-06-08 2015-06-10 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2015-03-09 2015-03-11 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2014-12-08 2014-12-10 2014-12-31 Quarterly 0.41 2.5% N/A
2014-09-08 2014-09-10 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-06-09 2014-06-11 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2014-03-10 2014-03-12 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2013-12-09 2013-12-11 2013-12-31 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2013-09-09 2013-09-11 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A

AEE Dividend FAQ

Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) is a publicly-traded utility holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It operates four regulated segments-Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission-providing electric generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as natural-gas distribution, to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Missouri and Illinois. Its generation mix includes coal, nuclear, natural gas, and a growing portfolio of renewables such as hydro, wind, methane capture, and solar.

What is the Dividend Yield of AEE?

As of February 2026, AEE`s dividend yield is 2.91%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.84 USD by the current share price of 103.28.

Does AEE pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AEE paid a dividend of 2.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-09 and the payout was 0.71 USD.

How often does AEE pay dividends?

AEE pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AEE has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-09.

AEE dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AEE for the next 4 payments are between 0.716 (+0.8%) and 0.742 (+4.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will AEE pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.71 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Ameren (AEE) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AEE?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Ameren (AEE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AEE?

AEE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.59% per year.
Strong growth: AEE's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AEE?

AEE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.52%. If you bought AEE's shares at 62.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AEE?

AEE Payout Consistency is 96.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Ameren has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AEE have a good Dividend Yield?

AEE`s 2.91% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AEE?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AEE is 54.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AEE?

AEE`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.30%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AEE Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AEE's Outstanding Shares?

Ameren's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.45% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has AEE ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 137,586,200
1998 136,000,000 -1.15%
1999 137,215,500 +0.89%
2000 137,215,500
2001 139,700,000 +1.81%
2002 158,900,000 +13.74%
2003 174,300,000 +9.69%
2004 195,300,000 +12.05%
2005 204,800,000 +4.86%
2006 206,600,000 +0.88%
2007 208,700,000 +1.02%
2008 212,700,000 +1.92%
2009 237,600,000 +11.71%
2010 240,600,000 +1.26%
2011 244,800,000 +1.75%
2012 242,600,000 -0.9%
2013 245,100,000 +1.03%
2014 244,500,000 -0.24%
2015 243,000,000 -0.61%
2016 244,700,000 +0.7%
2017 244,700,000
2018 246,800,000 +0.86%
2019 247,500,000 +0.28%
2020 249,700,000 +0.89%
2021 258,900,000 +3.68%
2022 260,200,000 +0.5%
2023 264,000,000 +1.46%
2024 268,900,000 +1.86%
2025 271,700,000 +1.04%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:17