Saint Louis, Missouri-based Ameren Corporation (AEE) is a public utility holding company that generates, transmits, and distributes rate-regulated electricity and natural gas. Valued at a market cap of $27.4 billion, the company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar.
This utility company has outpaced the broader market over the past 52 weeks. Shares of AEE have soared 26.2% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has gained 19.3%. Moreover, the stock is up 13.7% on a YTD basis, compared to SPX’s 8.4% rise.
