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AEE vs XEL
Side-by-side comparison of Ameren Corporation (AEE) and Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both AEE and XEL operate in Power Generation (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- XEL is the larger of the two at $45.43B, about 1.6x AEE ($28.15B).
- XEL has been more active in the news (10 items in the past 4 weeks vs 6 for AEE).
- Both have 25 recent analyst ratings on file.
Ameren Corporation
Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. The company engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution and transmission businesses. It primarily generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Xcel Energy Inc.
Xcel Energy Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, purchases, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity. It operates through Regulated Electric Utility, Regulated Natural Gas Utility, and All Other segments. The company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, oil, wood/refuse, and wind energy sources. It also purchases, transports, distributes, and sells natural gas to retail customers, as well as transports customer-owned natural gas. In addition, the company develops and leases natural gas pipelines, and storage and compression facilities; and invests in rental housing projects, as well as procures equipment for the construction of renewable generation facilities. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the portions of Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The company sells electricity to approximately 3.7 million customers; and natural gas to approximately 2.1 million customers. Xcel Energy Inc. was incorporated in 1909 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Latest AEE
- Scotiabank initiated coverage on Ameren with a new price target
- Ameren Missouri updates 20-year energy roadmap to maintain and develop cost-effective energy resources to keep grid reliable for customers
- Ameren Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events
- More jobs and new investment coming to Missouri and Illinois, new study finds
- Ameren Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Director Flores Rafael sold $26,171 worth of shares (248 units at $105.53), decreasing direct ownership by 2% to 13,888 units (SEC Form 4)
- Ameren Announces Pricing of Junior Subordinated Notes due 2057
- SEC Form FWP filed by Ameren Corporation
- SEC Form 305B2 filed by Ameren Corporation
- SEC Form 424B3 filed by Ameren Corporation
Latest XEL
- Xcel Energy 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
- Xcel Energy, SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company and Upper Peninsula Power Company announce sale of Xcel Energy’s Michigan operations
- Director Carter Peter W was granted 404 shares, increasing direct ownership by 22% to 2,222 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Burkhart Megan D was granted 688 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 24,703 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Pardee Charles G was granted 666 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 34,643 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Kampling Patricia L was granted 774 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 26,011 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Welsh Timothy A was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 3% to 18,195 units (SEC Form 4)
- Director Casey Lynn was granted 580 shares, increasing direct ownership by 1% to 44,520 units (SEC Form 4)
- Jeffco Public Schools Launches Six Electric School Buses with Xcel Energy and Highland Electric Fleets
- Scotiabank initiated coverage on Xcel Energy with a new price target