AEE
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Ameren Corporation (AEE) closed at $106.06 as of 2026-03-20, trading 27.8% above its 200-week moving average of $83.01. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 33.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 65, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.20 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1424 weeks of data, AEE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AEE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.8%.
With a market cap of $29.3 billion, AEE is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 11.3%. The stock trades at 2.2x book value.
Share count has increased 5.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 27.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AEE would have grown to $863, compared to $849 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 8.2% vs 8.1% for the index — confirming AEE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AEE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AEE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 11 historical episodes, buying AEE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +13.5% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +6.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 73% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +25.4% vs +17.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AEE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AEE has crossed below its 200-week MA 11 times with an average 1-year return of +13.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Apr 1999 | 11 | 4.9% | -9.1% | +851.7% |
| Oct 1999 | Oct 1999 | 2 | 2.2% | +13.4% | +834.4% |
| Nov 1999 | Apr 2000 | 24 | 22.1% | +19.7% | +843.9% |
| Jun 2000 | Jun 2000 | 1 | 0.0% | +30.2% | +852.6% |
| Jan 2008 | May 2011 | 171 | 54.3% | -15.6% | +392.5% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 5 | 2.7% | +15.4% | +508.8% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 6.7% | +37.0% | +564.1% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 1 | 2.1% | +6.4% | +57.6% |
| Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | 1 | 1.9% | +11.7% | +48.8% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 10 | 7.5% | +17.4% | +50.6% |
| Dec 2023 | Jul 2024 | 32 | 12.8% | +24.8% | +57.8% |
| Average | 24 | — | +13.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AEE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Ameren Corporation (AEE) is currently 27.8% above its 200-week moving average of $83.01. It would need to fall to $83.01 to cross below the line.
What is AEE's 200-week moving average price?
Ameren Corporation's 200-week moving average is $83.01 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AEE drops below its 200-week moving average?
AEE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 11 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is AEE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AEE as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 65. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 11.3%. Price-to-book is 2.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AEE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.3 years, $100 invested in AEE would have grown to $863, compared to $849 for the S&P 500. That's 8.2% annualized vs 8.1% for the index. AEE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AEE pay a dividend?
Yes. Ameren Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 283.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20