Ameren Q2 revenue misses on lower retail electricity sales
AEE•What drove the quarter
- Infrastructure investments — Ameren said increased earnings were driven by investments to improve system reliability, resiliency and service quality across segments.
- Higher operations and maintenance costs — Increased reliability-focused tree trimming and energy center maintenance offset some earnings gains.
- Lower electric retail sales — Milder temperatures led to lower electric retail sales, weighing on results.
Guidance reaffirmed for 2026
Ameren reaffirmed its 2026 diluted EPS guidance range of $5.25 to $5.45 per share.
The company said the guidance assumes normal temperatures for the last six months of 2026 and is subject to regulatory, market, and customer usage risks.
Key figures and analyst view
| Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 Revenue | Miss | $2.09 bln | $2.27 bln (8 Analysts) |
| Q2 EPS | $1.13 | ||
| Q2 Net Income attributable to company | $314 mln | ||
| Q2 Operating Income | $459 mln | ||
| Q2 Pretax Profit | $368 mln |
The current average analyst rating on the shares is , with 10 or , 8 and no or recommendations.
