Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.82
Ameren Corporation (AEE) Dividend History
Income profile from 1998 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
52.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
16 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
52.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$2.82
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR6.4%
5Y CAGR7.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return14.3%
5Y Total Return76.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,60810Y ago$28,78420Y ago$30,365
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ameren Corporation distributes 52.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AEE has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AEE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 76.1%, with dividends contributing 17.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,784 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$12.80
Avg/Payment$0.6400
Latest Change+5.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.7500 | ↑ +5.6% | 2.54% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 2.89% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 2.82% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 2.89% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.7100 | ↑ +6.0% | 2.78% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 2.98% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 3.15% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.6700 | — | 3.71% | Jun 28, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Electric and gas combination utilities
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
52.7% payout
Streak
16Y
7.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#6 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AEEAmeren Corporation | $31.3B | 2.5% | 52.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
XELXcel Energy Inc. | $49.3B | 2.5% | 60.7% | 16 | Watch |
ETREntergy Corporation | $48.5B | 2.2% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
PEGPublic Service Enter… | $42.9B | 2.2% | 44.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $38.1B | 3.0% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
FTSFortis Inc. | $29.2B | 2.1% | 48.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st ESEversource Energy | $28.6B | 3.7% | 1.2% | 23 | Sustainable |
EDConsolidated Edison,… | $26.5B | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd DTEDTE Energy Company | $20.6B | 2.8% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $2.84 | 6.0% | 4 | $5.35 | 53.1% | 1.88x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $2.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $4.42 | 60.6% | 1.65x | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $2.52 | 6.8% | 4 | $4.38 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 3.3% |
| 2022 | $2.36 | 7.3% | 4 | $4.14 | 57.0% | 1.75x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $2.20 | 10.0% | 4 | $3.84 | 57.3% | 1.75x | 2.9% |
| 2020 | $2.00 | 4.2% | 4 | $3.50 | 57.1% | 1.75x | 2.6% |
| 2019 | $1.92 | 3.9% | 4 | $3.35 | 57.3% | 1.74x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $1.85 | 3.9% | 4 | $3.32 | 55.6% | 1.80x | 2.4% |
| 2017 | $1.78 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.14 | 83.1% | 1.20x | 2.3% |
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How much dividend does AEE pay per share?
Ameren Corporation (AEE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AEE's next ex-dividend date?
AEE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AEE typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AEE's dividend safe?
AEE's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.7% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AEE a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Ameren Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AEE pay dividends?
Ameren Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 28+ years from 1998 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AEE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AEE five years ago would be worth approximately $17,608 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AEE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AEE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.