Ameren (AEE) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

Ameren, a St. Louis-based utility company, is presented as a strong dividend investment with a current yield of 2.95% and annualized dividend of $3.00, up 5.6% year-over-year. The company has consistently increased dividends over the past 5 years with an average annual increase of 7.11%. With solid earnings growth projected at 7.36% for 2026 and a sustainable 56% payout ratio, Ameren is positioned as an attractive income investment, though it carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).