Ameren Corp (AEE) Dividend
Ameren Corp (AEE) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.76%, distributing $3.00 per share annually ($0.75 per quarter). The company operates in the Utilities sector.
AEE has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years.
AEE dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 2.76% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.00 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.75 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 26, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 65% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 12 |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $108.70 |
What AEE pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 2.76% yield, $10,000 invested in AEE generates about $276.00 per year, or roughly $69.00 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $108.70, derived from the $3.00 annual dividend and the 2.76% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 9.2 | $27.60 | $6.90 |
| $5,000 | 46 | $138.00 | $34.50 |
| $10,000 | 92 | $276.00 | $69.00 |
| $25,000 | 230 | $690.00 | $172.50 |
| $100,000 | 920 | $2,760.00 | $690.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
AEE dividend payment schedule
AEE pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 9, 2026, with payment on October 26, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Ameren Corp declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | October 26, 2026 | $0.75 | Confirmed |
| December 9, 2026 | January 25, 2027 | $0.75 | Projected |
| March 9, 2027 | April 25, 2027 | $0.75 | Projected |
| June 9, 2027 | July 26, 2027 | $0.75 | Projected |
To collect a AEE dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How AEE's dividend compares
Across the 587 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.81%. AEE's 2.76% is 1.05 percentage points below that median, ranking 354th of 587 by yield.
Within Utilities, where we track 26 names, the median yield is 3.21% — putting AEE below its sector.
Its 12-year run of dividend increases ranks 131st out of the 362 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
AEE pays out roughly 65% of its earnings as dividends. That is on the higher side — still common for utilities and consumer staples, but it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.
Like most US dividend payers, AEE distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
AEE dividend FAQ
When is the next AEE ex-dividend date?
The next AEE ex-dividend date is September 9, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 26, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is AEE's dividend yield?
AEE currently yields 2.76%, based on $3.00 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does AEE pay dividends?
AEE pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.75 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of AEE generate?
At the current 2.76% yield, $10,000 invested in AEE would produce roughly $276.00 per year, or about $69.00 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has AEE increased its dividend?
Yes — AEE has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years.
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