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AES Stock Chart & Stats
$14.47
-$0.78(-6.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.47
-$0.78(-6.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.15 - $17.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume5.67M
Average Volume (3M)7.91M
Market Cap
$10.39B
Enterprise Value$39.82B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.65B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.00B
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.8
Beta0.80
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.06%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.33
Shares Outstanding713,157,700
10 Day Avg. Volume7,741,608
30 Day Avg. Volume7,910,282
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.24
Price to Book (P/B)1.48
Price to Sales (P/S)0.83
P/FCF Ratio-6.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.83
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$15.50Price Target Upside7.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.82B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability And EBITDA MarginAES’s TTM improvement in net and EBITDA margins reflects recovering operations and better unit economics across generation and utility segments. Sustained margins support internal funding for maintenance and renewables development, improving resilience to cyclical power prices and aiding longer-term operational planning.
Solid Operating Cash Flow GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow (~$5B TTM) provides a durable cash base to fund working capital, service interest, and support large-scale utility and storage projects. This operating cash generation underpins the business model’s ability to run capital-intensive assets and sustain regulated operations over multiple years.
Take‑private Vote And Strategic Ownership ChangeShareholder approval of the buyout by infrastructure investors signals a structural ownership shift likely to bring patient capital, longer debt maturities and strategic focus on clean energy investments. If completed, the deal could materially improve capital flexibility and enable multi-year investment without public-market pressure.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageAES’s elevated debt-to-equity (~7x) increases refinancing, interest rate and covenant exposure over the medium term. High leverage limits strategic optionality, raises sensitivity to rate resets or weaker cash flow, and makes the company reliant on capital markets or sponsor support to fund growth or navigate shocks.
Persistently Negative Free Cash FlowRepeated negative free cash flow means earnings do not translate into surplus cash after required reinvestment, necessitating external financing for capex and debt servicing. This structural cash shortfall elevates refinancing risk and constrains the ability to delever or return capital absent asset sales or sponsor support.
Margin Volatility And Declining Gross Margin TrendVolatile net and gross margins reduce earnings predictability and complicate long-term planning for capital-intensive projects. Declining gross margins versus prior years suggests pressure from costs or market pricing that can compress returns on new investments and weaken the company’s ability to consistently generate excess cash.
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AES FAQ
What was AES Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
AES Corporation lowest stock price was $12.15 and its highest was $17.65 in the past 12 months.
What is AES Corporation’s market cap?
AES Corporation’s market cap is $10.39B.
When is AES Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
AES Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 22 days.
How were AES Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
AES Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $0.779 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.399.
Is AES Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AES Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does AES Corporation pay dividends?
AES Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.176 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.06%. See more information on AES Corporation dividends here
What is AES Corporation’s EPS estimate?
AES Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does AES Corporation have?
AES Corporation has 713,157,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to AES Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AES Corporation reported an EPS of $0.779 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.38. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AES Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AES
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
AES Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$15.50 (7.12% Upside)
$15.50 (7.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AES Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
28.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
AES Corporation
The AES Corporation operates as an international enterprise primarily focused on electricity generation and distribution. Its activities involve both the ownership and management of power plants, producing and supplying electricity to a diverse clientele that includes other utility companies, large industrial consumers, and various intermediate purchasers. Beyond generation, AES also functions as a utility provider, managing infrastructure to either produce or acquire, then transmit, distribute, and ultimately sell power directly to end-users across residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors. The company is also an active participant in the wholesale electricity market. For power production, AES utilizes a broad spectrum of energy sources and advanced technologies. This includes conventional fuels like coal and natural gas, as well as a significant commitment to renewables such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass. Its renewable portfolio further incorporates energy storage solutions and landfill gas. With an operational generation capacity of approximately 31,459 megawatts, the company maintains a substantial global presence, conducting business in the United States, Puerto Rico, various nations across Central and South America (including El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico), the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1981, the company was initially named Applied Energy Services, Inc., before officially rebranding to The AES Corporation in April 2000. Its corporate headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia.
AES Revenue Breakdown
23.81% Renewables SBU
33.70% Utilities SBU
44.16% Energy Infrastructure SBU
<0.01% New Energy Technologies SBU
1.22% Corporate and Other
-2.89% Eliminations

AES Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$15.50
▲(7.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.57% Insiders
20.78% Mutual Funds
0.10% Other Institutional Investors
48.25% Public Companies and Individual Investors












