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The AES Corporation (AES)
$14.79+0.01 (+0.07%)
Pre-Market$14.77-0.02 (-0.14%)· Last close Sep 4
The AES Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a power generation and utility company.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
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200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
The AES Corporation in the Utilities sector is trading at $14.79 with a market capitalization of $10.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $15.00 (8 analysts), implying a +1.4% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 16% below its 52-week high of $17.65, remaining 3.4% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 4/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 55/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side consensus broadly in line with current price
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.42B↑ | $3.18B↑ | $3.10B↓ | $3.35B↑ | $2.85B |
| Gross Profit | $692.00M↑ | $640.00M↑ | $582.00M↓ | $735.00M↑ | $453.00M |
| Operating Income | $630.00M↑ | $585.00M↑ | $513.00M↓ | $689.00M↑ | $404.00M |
| Net Income | $426.00M↓ | $487.00M↑ | $320.00M↓ | $639.00M↑ | -$95.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
The AES Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a power generation and utility company. It operates through four segments: Renewables, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, and New Energy Technologies. The company owns and/or operates po...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$10.55B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
5.54
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.95
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
4.79%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
37.88%
Volume
Today's trading volume
4.29M
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The AES Corp's Dividend Analysis
The AES Corp (NYSE:AES) recently announced a total dividend of $0.18 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-07-31. This payment includes a $0.18 per share cash dividend, payable on 2026-08-14. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates.