AEE · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report
Dividends
AMEREN CORP · 2026-11-06 · Importance 18 · Surprise 14 · In source text
Ameren paid $622 million in common stock dividends during the first nine months of 2026, compared with $576 million in the year-ago period. The increase reflected both a higher dividend rate and more common shares outstanding. Ameren expects its dividend payout ratio to range from 45% to 55% of annual earnings over the next few years. At September 30, 2026, Ameren, Ameren Missouri, and Ameren Illinois were not restricted from paying dividends under the circumstances described in their financial agreements.
Key facts
- Ameren expects its dividend payout ratio to be between 45% and 55% of annual earnings over the next few years.
- Ameren paid common stock dividends of $622 million during the first nine months of 2026, compared with $576 million in the year-ago period.
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | committed | — | Ameren expects its dividend payout ratio to be between 45% and 55% of annual earnings over the next few years. |