The AES Corporation (AES)

US — Utilities Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AES
  • Rev/Share 17.045
  • Book/Share 10.865
  • PB 2.1342
  • Debt/Equity 8.8166
  • CurrentRatio 0.8431
  • ROIC 0.0383

 

  • MktCap 7411118430.0
  • FreeCF/Share -4.9058
  • PFCF -2.1247
  • PE 6.0519
  • Debt/Assets 0.6289
  • DivYield 0.0669
  • ROE 0.3626

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 4
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade AES Argus Buy Hold -- -- May 27, 2025
Downgrade AES Jefferies Hold Underperform -- $9 May 20, 2025
Downgrade AES Jefferies Buy Hold -- $10 April 10, 2025
Upgrade AES BofA Securities Underperform Neutral $11 $13 March 4, 2025
Downgrade AES Seaport Research Partners Neutral Sell -- -- March 3, 2025
Initiation AES HSBC Securities -- Buy -- $17 Dec. 13, 2024
Initiation AES Jefferies -- Buy -- $20 Sept. 11, 2024

News

Red Alert: Beware False Dividend Stocks
AES, CTO, EIX
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Dividend stocks are not always safe; many pay unsustainable dividends, risking cuts and capital losses that outweigh income gains. False Dividend Stocks pay dividends without generating enough free cash flow, often funding payouts through debt or cash reserves, increasing risk. Only 1% of dividend-paying stocks in our coverage qualify as Good Dividend Stocks; 344 have negative free cash flow, making them high risk.

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Why AES (AES) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
AES
Published: June 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does AES (AES) have what it takes?

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Red Alert: Beware False Dividend Stocks
AES, CTO, EIX
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Dividend stocks are not the safe-haven that investors think. Anyone thinking that dividend stocks are a good strategy to succeed in these turbulent markets needs to think twice and read on.

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June's Best Blue-Chip Fat Pitches: Opportunities Hiding In Plain Sight
AES, AMZN, ARE, NVDA, O
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

For my Top 5 ideas list, I focus on Buffett-style "fat pitch" blue-chip bargains: Wonderful companies at wonderful prices, based on fundamentals, not technicals or short-term sentiment. A disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach uses historical fair value multiples and consensus analyst data. My Top 5 Buy List for June - AES, ARE, AMZN, NVDA, and O - offers a 49% historical discount and over 100% return potential if they revert to fair value.

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AES Corp: One Of The Best Times To Buy
AES
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

AES offers a compelling value opportunity with a nearly 7% dividend yield that's well-covered by long-term contracted cash flows and a strong growth backlog. The company's fundamentals are robust, featuring steady renewable project progress, new PPAs with major tech firms, and cost-saving initiatives. AES trades at a deeply discounted forward PE of 4.7, far below its historical average, suggesting significant upside potential if valuation normalizes.

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The AES Corporation Remains Unscathed By Tariffs And Economic Downturns
AES
Published: June 05, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

AES remains a strong buy despite recent underperformance, with a robust 11.7 GW project pipeline and long-term contracted revenues ensuring growth through 2027. The company's debt appears high, but 20% is tied to projects under construction; most debt is non-recourse, limiting risk, and management has refinanced 2025 maturities. Shares trade at a deep discount, with 2025 P/E below 5 and potential for the stock to double to $24 by 2027 as EBITDA rises and debt falls.

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AES vs. Exelon: Which Renewable-Focused Utility Stock is a Better Player?
AES, EXC
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Both AES and EXC offer promising opportunities as utilities with a strong renewable focus.

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AES (AES) Could Be a Great Choice
AES
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does AES (AES) have what it takes?

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AES and Meta Ink 2 PPAs for 650 MW of Solar Projects in US
AES
Published: May 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AES signs two PPAs with Meta for 650 MW of solar projects in Texas and Kansas to power data centers and expand its U.S. renewable footprint.

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The AES Corporation As An Income Investment (Technical Analysis)
AES
Published: May 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

AES Corporation stands out with a 5.76% yield, 11 years of dividend growth, a low payout ratio, and a strong valuation grade from Seeking Alpha. AES is a leading power provider to U.S. data centers, has a large project backlog, and is poised for earnings and revenue growth as demand for electricity rises. AES's price action is bullish, with positive momentum, volume, and improving relative strength, making it a compelling candidate for my income portfolio.

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AES Stock Loses 41% in a Year: Should You Buy on the Dip?
AES
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Investors interested in AES Corp. stock should wait for a better entry point, considering its high debt value and dismal performance on the bourses.

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
AES
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does AES (AES) have what it takes?

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AES vs. NRG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
AES, NRG
Published: May 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Utility - Electric Power stocks have likely encountered both AES (AES) and NRG Energy (NRG). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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3 Utility Dividend Stocks Set to Soar as Summer Approaches
AES, D, ES
Published: May 09, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral

Utility stocks are the most insulated sector from tariff-related shocks. They are also considered to be recession-resistant.

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Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: 4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Buy
AES, ATO, AWK, DTE
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Markets are likely to remain volatile. Utility stocks, which are considered defensive, such as AES, DTE, ATO and AWK are safe bets.

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Wall Street Analysts See a 36.69% Upside in AES (AES): Can the Stock Really Move This High?
AES
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 36.7% in AES (AES). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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Why AES (AES) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
AES
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

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Why AES (AES) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
AES
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Whether you're a value, growth, or momentum investor, finding strong stocks becomes easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a top feature of the Zacks Premium research service.

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Is AES (AES) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
AES
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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The AES Corporation (AES) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AES
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Start Time: 10:00 January 1, 0000 10:56 AM ET The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 02, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Andrés Gluski - President and CEO Steve Coughlin - CFO Ricardo Falú - COO Susan Harcourt - VP, IR Conference Call Participants Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Nick Campanella - Barclays David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Durgesh Chopra - Evercore Michael Sullivan - Wolfe Research Richard Sunderland - JPMorgan Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Operator Hello, everybody, and welcome to The AES Corporation Q1 2025 Financial Review Call. My name is Emily, and I'll be …

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AES Corp.'s Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
AES
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AES' Q1 earnings miss the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 27%. The top line decreases 5.3% from the year-ago level.

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks That Could Rally Near 52-Week Lows
AES, KO, PFE
Published: May 01, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Investors are looking for growth beyond the technology sector, and that's putting dividend stocks back in favor. The idea is simple: When a stock's growth outlook is unclear, dividends can help boost its total return and mitigate downside risk to investors' portfolios.

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AES Set to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?
AES
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AES' Q1 results are likely to reflect a reduction in Southland margins related to declining power prices in California amid positive sales growth expectations.

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Top Wind Energy Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio for Solid Returns
AES, BEP, EXC, PCG
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Leading wind energy stocks like EXC, BEP, AES and PCG present compelling opportunities, given their strong foothold in the market and focus on expansion.

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Why AES (AES) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
AES
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does AES (AES) have what it takes?

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for April 22nd
AES, AVGO, DPMLF
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AES, DPMLF and AVGO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on April 22, 2025.

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for April 22nd
AES, DPMLF, PAM
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AES, PAM and DPMLF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on April 22, 2025.

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Should Value Investors Buy AES (AES) Stock?
AES
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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AES Rides on Renewable Expansion & Growing Presence in LNG Space
AES
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AES is projected to gain from expanding renewable generation. The company is also retiring its coal-fired units to reduce carbon emissions from its portfolio.

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5 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Amid Growing Market Demand
AES, CMS, NI, OGE, WEC
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Five renewable energy stocks with strong long-term potential are: AES, OGE, WEC, NI, CMS.

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About The AES Corporation (AES)

  • IPO Date 1991-06-26
  • Website https://www.aes.com
  • Industry Diversified Utilities
  • CEO Mr. Andres Ricardo Gluski Weilert Ph.D.
  • Employees 9100

The AES Corporation operates as a diversified power generation and utility company. It owns and/or operates power plants to generate and sell power to customers, such as utilities, industrial users, and other intermediaries. The company also owns and/or operates utilities to generate or purchase, distribute, transmit, and sell electricity to end-user customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors; and generates and sells electricity on the wholesale market. It uses a range of fuels and technologies to generate electricity, including coal, gas, hydro, wind, solar, and biomass; and renewables, such as energy storage and landfill gas. The company owns and/or operates a generation portfolio of approximately 31,459 megawatts. It has operations in the United States, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. The company was formerly known as Applied Energy Services, Inc. and changed its name to The AES Corporation in April 2000. The AES Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.