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Dec 31, 2019

Ameren Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Ameren's Q4 2019 earnings increased due to increased infrastructure investments, lower operating expenses at non-nuclear energy centers, and charitable donations returning to normal levels, offset by lower electric retail sales and energy efficiency performance incentives.

Key Takeaways

Ameren Corporation reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $94 million, or 38 cents per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2019, compared to $68 million, or 28 cents per diluted share, for the same period in 2018.

2019 GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) were $3.35, Compared to $3.32 in 2018

2019 Core (Non-GAAP) Diluted EPS were $3.35, Compared to $3.37 in 2018

2020 Diluted EPS Guidance Range Established at $3.40 to $3.60

2018 through 2023 EPS Growth Rate Guidance Affirmed

Total Revenue
$1.32B
Previous year: $1.42B
-7.3%
EPS
$0.38
Previous year: $0.28
+35.7%
Gross Profit
$535M
Previous year: $517M
+3.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$16M
Previous year: $16M
+0.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$148M
Previous year: -$113M
+31.0%
Total Assets
$28.9B
Previous year: $27.2B
+6.3%

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Forward Guidance

Ameren expects 2020 diluted earnings per share to be in a range of $3.40 to $3.60. Ameren also affirms its 2018 through 2023 compound annual earnings per share growth expectations of 6% to 8%, using $3.05 per share as the base.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income