With a market cap of $28.4 billion, Ameren Corporation (AEE) provides rate-regulated electric and natural gas services through its subsidiaries, including Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. It generates electricity from a diverse mix of coal, nuclear, natural gas, and renewable sources to serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Shares of the Saint Louis, Missouri-based company have lagged behind the broader market over the past 52 weeks. AEE stock has gained 8.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 12.2%. However, shares of the company are up nearly 5% on a YTD basis, outpacing SPX's marginal decline.
