Morgan Stanley Retains an Equal Rating on Ameren Corporation (AEE)

Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) is among the 15 Best Electric Utility Stocks to Invest In Now.

Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) is among the Best Utility Stocks.

On February 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley elevated Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE)'s price objective to $116 from $108 while retaining an Equal Weight rating. The firm raised its price projections for North American Regulated and Diversified Utilities and IPPs. Morgan Stanley said that utilities underperformed the S&P in January. Morgan Stanley's Q4 earnings forecast anticipates balanced discussions about data center pipelines, taking into consideration affordability and political factors.

On February 20, 2026, UBS analyst William Appicelli increased Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE)’s price objective from $125 to $127 while maintaining a Buy rating.

On February 13, 2026, Wells Fargo boosted Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE)'s price goal to $113 from $111 and maintained an Overweight rating. Wells Fargo noted a minor fourth-quarter 2025 beat, and management showed a path for EPS to rise beyond 8%. The firm predicted 8.4% EPS growth but warned that this estimate could be cautious.

Ameren Corporation (NYSE:AEE) is a public utility holding company that provides electricity and natural gas services. It functions in the following segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, Ameren Transmission, and Others.

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