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Ameren Corporation earnings call
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Reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance and long-term growth near upper end of 6-8%
Ameren reported strong Q1 2026 EPS ($1.28 vs $1.07 YoY) driven by infrastructure investments and reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance of $5.25-$5.45. Management highlighted progress on data-center load (ESAs signed for 2.2 GW), a $70B 10-year capex pipeline, and continued execution on generation projects (Castle Bluff, Big Hollow, West Alton). TSR outlook remains positive with 6%-8% EPS CAGR through 2030. Q1 EPS $1.28, +20% YoY, driven by rate base growth; reaffirmed FY26 EPS $5.25-$5.45.
Buzzberg read Reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance and long-term growth near upper end of 6-8% Ameren reported strong Q1 2026 EPS ($1.28 vs $1.07 YoY) driven by infrastructure investments and reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance of $5.25-$5.45. Management highlighted progress on data-center load (ESAs signed for 2.2 GW), a $70B 10-year capex pipeline, and continued execution on generation projects (Castle Bluff, Big Hollow, West Alton). TSR outlook remains positive with 6%-8% EPS CAGR through 2030. Q1 EPS $1.28, +20% YoY, driven by rate base growth; reaffirmed FY26 EPS $5.25-$5.45. Read full analysisCollapse analysis
Ameren reported strong Q1 2026 EPS ($1.28 vs $1.07 YoY) driven by infrastructure investments and reaffirmed FY2026 EPS guidance of $5.25-$5.45. Management highlighted progress on data-center load (ESAs signed for 2.2 GW), a $70B 10-year capex pipeline, and continued execution on generation projects (Castle Bluff, Big Hollow, West Alton). TSR outlook remains positive with 6%-8% EPS CAGR through 2030. Q1 EPS $1.28, +20% YoY, driven by rate base growth; reaffirmed FY26 EPS $5.25-$5.45.
- Signed 2.2 GW of ESAs in February; optimistic on converting remaining 1.2 GW of construction agreements to ESAs near-term.
- Planning $3B+ capex; $70B investment pipeline through 2035 with 10.6% rate-base CAGR.
- Castle Bluff first gas turbine received ahead of schedule; Big Hollow construction starts this quarter.
Revenue$2.176B+22% QoQ
EPS$1.28Reported
Gross margin49.68%Reported
Operating margin24.45%Reported
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What matters now
The highest-signal changes from the call.
Demand
2.2 GW ESAs signed, more near-term conversions expected
Capex
Over $70 billion investment pipeline through 2035
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Capex
Filed for 3 GW of new generation CCNs by Q3
Capex
Potential upside from accelerating transmission investments for large load
Balance Sheet
S&P affirmed BBB+ rating with stable outlook
Reported period
Actuals
| Metric | Reported | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.176B | +22% QoQ |
| EPS | $1.28 | Reported |
| Gross margin | 49.68% | Reported |
| Operating margin | 24.45% | Reported |
| Free cash flow | $-1.175B | Reported |
| Capex | $1.596B | Reported |
Forward-looking
Forward guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Midpoint | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | FY2026 | $5.25–$5.45 | $5.35 | Maintained |
AI, capex & demand read
Management read
Confident
Management expressed confidence in execution, citing strong progress on infrastructure investments, data center agreements, and reaffirmed guidance, while maintaining a measured tone on forward-looking updates.
Investment and capacity
Management highlighted a robust investment pipeline of more than $70 billion through 2035, with strong rate base growth of 10.6% from 2026-2030. They noted potential upside from accelerating generation and transmission investments to support large load customers, with costs for new large load generation borne by counterparties under ESAs.
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Supply chain
Marty Lyons
Ameren expects to file CCNs for ~3 GW of new generation, including a 2.1 GW combined-cycle facility, by Q3 2026, consistent with prior IRP but implying continued gas-turbine demand. — Drives sustained demand for gas turbines and balance-of-plant equipment into the early 2030s.
Evidence
“we expect to file additional CCN requests by the third quarter for approximately three gigawatts of new generation, primarily including the 2.1 gigawatt West Alton combined cycle facility, as well as additional battery storage.”
Supply chain
Marty Lyons
Ameren's Jan 2026 winter storm saved ~$63M for gas customers due to its storage portfolio, showing storage value and potentially higher utilization across the sector. — Highlights strategic importance of gas storage during extreme weather, boosting value of storage assets.
Evidence
“our Ameren Illinois gas storage portfolio helped shield customers from extreme market prices, saving about $63 million”
Supply chain
Lenny Singh
Ameren plans to sell forward $600M of equity in 2026 and ~$4B total from 2026-2030, signaling sizable equity funding needs for the capex plan. — Suggests the broader utility sector may increasingly tap equity markets to fund large capex programs.
Evidence
“we continue to make progress against our expected equity issuances of approximately $4 billion from 2026 through 2030.”
External signals
Supply-chain alpha · 4returns since call
Ameren expects to file CCNs for ~3 GW of new generation, including a 2.1 GW combined-cycle facility, by Q3 2026, consistent with prior IRP but implying continued gas-turbine demand.
Ameren received its first gas turbine for Castle Bluff ahead of schedule, suggesting stable turbine supply chain for slide-6 projects.
Evidence
“For Castle Bluff, construction is underway and we received the first of four gas turbines ahead of schedule.”
Ameren's Jan 2026 winter storm saved ~$63M for gas customers due to its storage portfolio, showing storage value and potentially higher utilization across the sector.
Ameren plans to sell forward $600M of equity in 2026 and ~$4B total from 2026-2030, signaling sizable equity funding needs for the capex plan.
Methodology & coverage
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