Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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CapEx

Ameren CapEx increased by 52.5% to $1.57B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 52.5%, from $1.03B to $1.57B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 4.4% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

High levels indicate aggressive growth or maintenance investment, while low levels may signal capital efficiency or underinvestment in infrastructure.

Detailed definition

Capital expenditures represent the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, or maintain physical assets such as property,...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported as 'Capital Expenditures' or 'Purchases of Property, Plant, and Equipment' in the investing section of the cash flow statement.

Metric ID: anet_capital_expenditures

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$869.75M$869.75M$869.75M$837.75M$837.75M$837.75M$837.75M$899.25M$899.25M$899.25M$899.25M$1.08B$1.08B$1.08B$1.08B$1.03B$1.03B$1.03B$1.03B$1.57B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-3.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+7.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+20.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-4.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+52.5%
YoY Change-3.7%-3.7%-3.7%+7.3%+7.3%+7.3%+7.3%+20.1%+20.1%+20.1%+20.1%-4.4%-4.4%-4.4%-4.4%+52.5%
Range$837.75M$1.57B
CAGR+13.3%
Avg YoY Growth+8.3%
Median YoY Growth+7.3%
Current Streak4 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ameren's capex?
Ameren (AEE) reported capex of $1.57B in Q1 2026.
How has Ameren's capex changed year-over-year?
Ameren's capex increased by 52.5% year-over-year, from $1.03B to $1.57B.
What is the long-term trend for Ameren's capex?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ameren's capex has grown at a 4.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.48B to $4.13B.
What does capex mean?
Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining long-term physical assets.