Compared to Estimates, Ameren (AEE) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended December 2024, Ameren (AEE) reported revenue of $1.94 billion, up 20% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.77, compared to $0.60 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +10.32% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.79, the EPS surprise was -2.53%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Ameren performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Electric Sales - Ameren Total: 15,929 GWh versus 15,865.75 GWh estimated by two analysts on average. Electric Revenues- Ameren Missouri- Total: $945 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $812.61 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +32%. Electric Revenues- Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution- Total: $522 million versus $504.50 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +5.2% change. Electric Revenues- Ameren Transmission- Total: $195 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $186.27 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +18.2%. Operating Revenues- Natural gas: $321 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $279.15 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +16.7%. Gas Revenues- Ameren Missouri: $43 million compared to the $40.57 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of 0% year over year. Gas Revenues- Ameren Illinois Natural Gas: $278 million compared to the $238.83 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +19.8% year over year. Operating Revenues- Electric: $1.62 billion versus $1.44 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +20.6% change. Electric Revenues- Other and intersegment eliminations: -$42 million versus -$54.31 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +23.5% change. View all Key Company Metrics for Ameren here>>>Shares of Ameren have returned +6.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.Zacks' Research Chief Names "Stock Most Likely to Double"Our team of experts has just released the 5 stocks with the greatest probability of gaining +100% or more in the coming months. Of those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian highlights the one stock set to climb highest.This top pick is among the most innovative financial firms. With a fast-growing customer base (already 50+ million) and a diverse set of cutting edge solutions, this stock is poised for big gains. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners UpWant the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ameren Corporation (AEE): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks