Last dividend date: Jun 9, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.66%
Payout ratio: 52.1%
Ameren's latest dividend was on Jun 9, 2026 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.75 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.92 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.66% based on its recent close price.
AEE dividend stats
vs. Utilities sector
Ameren Dividend yield
Ameren's dividend yield of 2.66% is below the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Utilities sector average of 3.37%, Ameren's dividend yield is 21% lower. The historical 5-year average of AEE's dividend yield is 2.9%, which is higher than the current yield.
AEE Dividend history
Ameren has been paying dividends since 1998. AEE has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 6% since twelve months ago. But with the price of the stock up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has a decrease of 9%.
Ameren Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | $0.75 | 2.7% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.75 | 2.61% |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.71 | 2.89% |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.71 | 2.82% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.71 | 2.89% |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.71 | 2.78% |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.67 | 2.98% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.67 | 3.15% |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.67 | 3.71% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.67 | 3.54% |
| Dec 12, 2023 | $0.63 | 3.23% |
| Sep 12, 2023 | $0.63 | 3.15% |
| Jun 13, 2023 | $0.63 | 2.96% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.63 | 2.87% |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.59 | 2.7% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | $0.59 | 2.52% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | $0.59 | 2.43% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | $0.59 | 2.55% |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $0.55 | 2.54% |
| Sep 7, 2021 | $0.55 | 2.51% |
| Jun 8, 2021 | $0.55 | 2.49% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $0.55 | 2.75% |
| Dec 8, 2020 | $0.515 | 2.59% |
| Sep 8, 2020 | $0.495 | 2.56% |
| Jun 9, 2020 | $0.495 | 2.6% |
| Mar 10, 2020 | $0.495 | 2.35% |
| Dec 10, 2019 | $0.495 | 2.57% |
| Sep 10, 2019 | $0.475 | 2.56% |
| Jun 11, 2019 | $0.475 | 2.51% |
| Mar 12, 2019 | $0.475 | 2.58% |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.475 | 2.63% |
| Sep 11, 2018 | $0.458 | 2.8% |
| Jun 12, 2018 | $0.458 | 3.23% |
| Mar 13, 2018 | $0.458 | 3.32% |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.458 | 2.9% |
| Sep 12, 2017 | $0.44 | 2.96% |
| Jun 12, 2017 | $0.44 | 3.11% |
| Mar 10, 2017 | $0.44 | 3.21% |
| Dec 5, 2016 | $0.44 | 3.49% |
| Sep 6, 2016 | $0.425 | 3.41% |
| Jun 6, 2016 | $0.425 | 3.4% |
| Mar 7, 2016 | $0.425 | 3.54% |
| Dec 7, 2015 | $0.425 | 3.85% |
| Sep 8, 2015 | $0.41 | 4.21% |
| Jun 8, 2015 | $0.41 | 4.3% |
| Mar 9, 2015 | $0.41 | 3.94% |
Ameren dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Ameren's payout ratio of 52.1% is below the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Utilities sector average of 62%, Ameren's payout ratio is 16% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AEE dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D Dominion Energy Inc | 3.88% | $2.67 | 78.8% |
| DUK Duke Energy CORP | 3.42% | $4.26 | 65.2% |
| WEC Wec Energy Group Inc | 3.24% | $3.69 | 73.1% |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | 3.01% | $2.23 | 61.3% |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 2.93% | $2.33 | 66.6% |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | 2.82% | $2.09 | 65.4% |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 2.66% | $2.92 | 52.1% |
| OTTR Otter Tail Corp | 2.49% | $2.21 | 32.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ameren pay a dividend?
Yes, Ameren has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. AEE has been paying dividends since 1998.
When was AEE's last dividend?
Ameren's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 9, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.75 per share.
How much dividend does Ameren pay (per share)?
On an annual basis AEE pays $2.92 per share.
What is Ameren's dividend yield?
Currently Ameren's dividend yield is 2.66%.
How often does Ameren pay dividends?
Ameren has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Ameren's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Ameren is 52.1%.
Does Ameren pay a good dividend?
Ameren's dividend yield is lower than the Utilities sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.