Get to know Ameren Corporation! Stock ticker AEE. This utility holding company pays a slick quarterly dividend of 40 cents per share and they have been increasing their dividend since the Great Recession. Prior to that time, between March 6th, 1998 to December 8th, 2008 AEE paid a quarterly dividend of 63 cents per share. That is a decade of solid free cash to their loyal share holders! AEE sold for $54.35 per share on December 21st, 2007. I state this because AEE currently sells for $32.29 per share which makes it a great time to jump into the market and purchase some shares.
AEE is a elite utility holding company. They are segmented into three divisions: Union Electric Company, Ameren Illinois Company and Ameren Energy Generating Company (Genco). On August 2nd, 2010, Ameren announced the formation of Ameren Transmission Company (ATX). ATX is an Ameren Corporation dedicated to electric transmission infrastructure investment. Ameren provides energy to 2.4 million electric and 1 million gas customers in Missouri and Illinois. They are committed to providing reliable service and make electricity, not just deliver it like some other utility companies.
I believe AEE is an undervalued regional utility play. The stock traded above $40.00 just a few years ago with earnings only slightly lower than the current day. With a current dividend yield of 4.96% I can't say no to this street banger! They are just as good as they were prior to the Great Recession and with the economy ready for a turnaround I believe AEE will fly high. Just think, people will pay to heat and cool their homes in a good or bad economy. AEE is in one of the most stable markets (utilities), and has a growing investment in renewable energy. Get in while the stock price is stable. As the share prices increases I strongly believe AEE will increase their dividend back to 63 cents per share. They are not going anywhere, they pay a great dividend, and their current stock price provides a great buying opportunity!
Click here to visit Ameren's website, here for their Investor Relations page, and below to see how great Ameren is. I am optimistic that AEE will not disappoint. I am not trying to fictitiously promote AEE for profits, just telling it as I see it and passing along words of advice. Our Roth IRAs and 401k will be our lifelines when we retire. Now is the time to think about your future while there is still time to invest! Thanks for your time. Have a great remainder of your weekend.
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