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Restricted cash included in “Nuclear decommissioning trust fund”

Ameren Restricted cash included in “Nuclear decommissioning trust fund” decreased by 25.0% to $6.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from $6.00M to $6.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Restricted cash included in “Nuclear decommissioning trust fund” shows an upward trend with a 14.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Growth in this balance is generally positive as it ensures adequate funding for long-term environmental liabilities.

Detailed definition

This represents cash held in trust funds specifically designated for the future decommissioning of nuclear power plants....

Peer comparison

Specific to utility companies that operate nuclear generation assets.

Metric ID: other_restricted_cashand_cash_equivalents_nuclear_decomm_8c5901

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$13.00M$6.00M$4.00M$5.00M$5.00M$4.00M$8.00M$3.00M$3.00M$5.00M$5.00M$9.00M$4.00M$5.00M$10.00M$6.00M$4.00M$7.00M$8.00M$6.00M
QoQ Change-53.8%-33.3%+25.0%+0.0%-20.0%+100.0%-62.5%+0.0%+66.7%+0.0%+80.0%-55.6%+25.0%+100.0%-40.0%-33.3%+75.0%+14.3%-25.0%
YoY Change-61.5%-33.3%+100.0%-40.0%-40.0%+25.0%-37.5%+200.0%+33.3%+0.0%+100.0%-33.3%+0.0%+40.0%-20.0%+0.0%
Range$3.00M$13.00M
CAGR-15.0%
Avg YoY Growth+14.5%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ameren's restricted cash included in “nuclear decommissioning trust fund”?
Ameren (AEE) reported restricted cash included in “nuclear decommissioning trust fund” of $6.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Ameren's restricted cash included in “nuclear decommissioning trust fund” changed year-over-year?
Ameren's restricted cash included in “nuclear decommissioning trust fund” decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from $6.00M to $6.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Ameren's restricted cash included in “nuclear decommissioning trust fund”?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Ameren's restricted cash included in “nuclear decommissioning trust fund” has grown at a 14.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.00M to $8.00M.
What does restricted cash included in “nuclear decommissioning trust fund” mean?
Cash held in a dedicated fund to pay for the future costs of shutting down and cleaning up nuclear power plants.