Ameren Corporation is a public utility holding company that operates rate-regulated electric and natural gas businesses across Missouri and Illinois. The company focuses on energy generation, transmission, and distribution, serving millions of customers through a diverse portfolio of coal, nuclear, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. Its core value proposition centers on investing in regulated energy infrastructure and transitioning toward a sustainable energy future through grid modernization and clean energy expansion.
Based on Q1 2026 filing
A vertically integrated utility operating rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution businesses, alongside natural gas distribution in Missouri. It is the company's largest segment by revenue and rate base.
Electric Service, Natural Gas Delivery, Callaway Energy Center, Osage Energy Center, Taum Sauk Energy Center
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Wholesale
Focuses on the rate-regulated electric distribution business in Illinois, acting as the provider of last resort for power supply while managing infrastructure and grid modernization.
Electric Distribution Delivery Service, Smart Metering, Grid Modernization Services
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Public Authority
Operates rate-regulated natural gas distribution and storage businesses in Illinois, managing the purchase and delivery of natural gas to retail customers.
Natural Gas Delivery Service, Natural Gas Storage
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transport Customers
Aggregates the electric transmission businesses of Ameren Illinois and ATXI, operating under FERC-regulated rates to move high-voltage electricity across the MISO region.
Electric Transmission Service, Wholesale Energy Transmission
Wholesale Energy Markets, Other Utilities, Independent Power Producers
Ameren holds a dominant, rate-regulated position in its service territories, operating as a natural monopoly for distribution services while participating in competitive wholesale power markets.
Missouri, Illinois, United States
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Municipal
Coal Suppliers, Uranium Mining and Enrichment Providers, Natural Gas Producers, Interstate Pipeline Operators, Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturers
Residential Households, Commercial Enterprises, Industrial Manufacturers, Municipalities, Wholesale Market Participants
MISO
Regional Transmission Organization managing the power grid and capacity auctions
Energy Transfer
ET
Interstate pipeline system for natural gas transport
Illinois Power Agency
State agency administering power procurement for Illinois customers
Ameren Missouri
Regulated electric and gas utility in Missouri
Ameren Illinois
Regulated electric and gas utility in Illinois
Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois
FERC-regulated electric transmission entity
Ameren Services
Provider of shared support services to Ameren subsidiaries
Common questions about Ameren
Ameren Corporation is a public utility holding company that operates rate-regulated electric and natural gas businesses across Missouri and Illinois. The company focuses on energy generation, transmission, and distribution, serving millions of customers through a diverse portfolio of coal, nuclear, natural gas, and renewable energy sources. Its core value proposition centers on investing in regulated energy infrastructure and transitioning toward a sustainable energy future through grid modernization and clean energy expansion.
Ameren (AEE) has a market capitalization of $29.7B and trades on NYSE.
Ameren generated $8.9B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.5B, representing a net margin of 17.2%, with free cash flow of -$1.3B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Ameren's key competitors include Exelon Corporation, Vistra Corp., CMS Energy Corporation, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Ameren has approximately 9,372 employees.