Ameren Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

Dividend Declaration

The board of directors of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2026.

Preferred Stock Dividends

In separate actions, the boards of directors of Ameren's utility subsidiaries also declared regular quarterly cash dividends on their preferred stock. Union Electric Company, operating as Ameren Missouri, declared dividends on all classes of its preferred stock, payable on November 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 15, 2026. Ameren Illinois Company, operating as Ameren Illinois, declared dividends on all classes of its preferred stock, payable on November 1, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 9, 2026.

Company Overview

St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation provides electricity and natural gas to approximately 2.5 million electric customers and over 900,000 natural gas customers across a 64,000-square-mile service area. Through its rate-regulated subsidiaries, Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, the company delivers electric generation, transmission, and distribution services, as well as natural gas distribution. Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois develops and operates regional electric transmission projects within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) market.

What it means for income investors

This dividend declaration continues Ameren's pattern of regular quarterly payments, providing a predictable income stream for shareholders. The company's diversified utility operations and regulated business model may offer stability for those seeking consistent dividend income.

Reporting based on: PR Newswire. Figures verified against market data where available.