What is Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes?

Ameren (AEE) reported amortization of excess deferred taxes of $26.75M in Q4 2025.

How has Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes changed year-over-year?

Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $28.00M to $26.75M.

What is the long-term trend for Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes?

Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes has grown at a 2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $96.00M to $107.00M.

What does amortization of excess deferred taxes mean?

The gradual reversal of tax liabilities that were over-accrued due to changes in tax rates.

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Amortization Of Excess Deferred Taxes

Ameren Amortization Of Excess Deferred Taxes remained flat by 0.0% to $26.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.5%, from $28.00M to $26.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Amortization Of Excess Deferred Taxes shows an upward trend with a 2.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement

SectionOther

CategoryProfitability

SignalHigher is better

VolatilityStable

First reportedQ1 2019

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 18, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a return of tax benefits to stakeholders or a reduction in long-term tax liabilities.

Detailed definition

Reflects the systematic reduction of excess deferred income tax liabilities, typically resulting from changes in statuto...

Peer comparison

Highly specific to regulated utilities following tax reform events.

Metric ID: other_amortization_of_excess_deferred_taxes

Historical Data

5 years

	FY'21	FY'22	FY'23	FY'24	FY'25
Value	$96.00M	$100.00M	$98.00M	$112.00M	$107.00M
YoY Change	—	+4.2%	-2.0%	+14.3%	-4.5%

Range$96.00M – $112.00M

CAGR+2.7%

Avg YoY Growth+3.0%

Median YoY Growth+1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes?: Ameren (AEE) reported amortization of excess deferred taxes of $26.75M in Q4 2025.
How has Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes changed year-over-year?: Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $28.00M to $26.75M.
What is the long-term trend for Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes?: Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Ameren's amortization of excess deferred taxes has grown at a 2.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $96.00M to $107.00M.
What does amortization of excess deferred taxes mean?: The gradual reversal of tax liabilities that were over-accrued due to changes in tax rates.