Ameren Corporation Surges to 346th in Trading Volume with $320 Million Turnover Despite Stock Decline

On May 13, 2025, Ameren Corporation (AEE) experienced a significant increase in trading volume, with a turnover of $320 million, marking a 154.92% rise compared to the previous day. This surge placed Ameren at the 346th position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, despite the high trading volume, Ameren's stock price declined by 1.15%, marking the fourth consecutive day of decline and a total decrease of 5.24% over the past four days.

Ameren Corporation recently announced a public offering of $520 million worth of its common stock. This underwritten offering is part of a broader strategy to raise capital for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of short-term debt. The offering includes 5,550,416 shares of common stock, priced at $94 per share, with an additional 30-day option for underwriters to purchase up to 832,562 more shares.

The proceeds from this offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of short-term debt. The settlement of the forward sale agreements is expected to occur on or before January 15, 2027, with Ameren having the option to choose between cash, net share settlement, or physical settlement for the shares underlying the agreements.

Ameren Corporation is a St. Louis-based company that provides electric and natural gas services to over 2.5 million electric customers and more than 900,000 natural gas customers across a 64,000-square-mile area. The company's subsidiaries, Ameren Missouri and Ameren Illinois, are responsible for the transmission and distribution of electric and natural gas services in their respective regions.