12.21 USD
-0.19
1.53%
At close May 16, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
12.12
-0.09
0.74%
1 day
-1.53%
5 days
6.08%
1 month
22.59%
3 months
18.66%
6 months
-11.14%
Year to date
-6.44%
1 year
-42.43%
5 years
-6.37%
10 years
-11.14%
 

About: AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio as of year-end 2024 totals over 32 gigawatts, including renewable energy (50%), gas (32%), coal (16%), and oil (2%). AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to more than 2.5 million customers.

Employees: 9,100

0
Funds holding %
of 7,457 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

22% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 271 | Existing positions reduced: 223

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 4 (+0) [Q1 2025]

4% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 109 | Existing positions closed: 114

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 697 [Q4 2024] → 673 (-24) [Q1 2025]

4.45% less ownership

Funds ownership: 92.3% [Q4 2024] → 87.85% (-4.45%) [Q1 2025]

8% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $8.45B [Q4 2024] → $7.76B (-$685M) [Q1 2025]

36% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $168M | Put options by funds: $264M

Research analyst outlook

6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$7
43%
downside
Avg. target
$12.33
1%
upside
High target
$15
23%
upside

6 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
33%
negative
17%
JP Morgan
Richard Sunderland
40% 1-year accuracy
4 / 10 met price target
15%upside
$14
Overweight
Maintained
24 Apr 2025
Jefferies
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
61% 1-year accuracy
51 / 84 met price target
18%downside
$10
Hold
Downgraded
10 Apr 2025
Susquehanna
Biju Perincheril
37% 1-year accuracy
23 / 62 met price target
23%upside
$15
Positive
Maintained
5 Mar 2025
Mizuho
Anthony Crowdell
71% 1-year accuracy
12 / 17 met price target
23%upside
$15
Outperform
Maintained
4 Mar 2025
B of A Securities
Julien Dumoulin-Smith
61% 1-year accuracy
51 / 84 met price target
6%upside
$13
Neutral
Upgraded
4 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 28 articles about AES published over the past 30 days

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
AES Stock Loses 41% in a Year: Should You Buy on the Dip?
Investors interested in AES Corp. stock should wait for a better entry point, considering its high debt value and dismal performance on the bourses.
AES Stock Loses 41% in a Year: Should You Buy on the Dip?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
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?
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
4 Strong-Buy High-Yield Dividend Stocks Under $20 to Buy Hand-Over-Fist Now
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4 Strong-Buy High-Yield Dividend Stocks Under $20 to Buy Hand-Over-Fist Now
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
AES vs. NRG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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?
AES vs. NRG: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Neutral
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
3 Utility Dividend Stocks Set to Soar as Summer Approaches
Utility stocks are the most insulated sector from tariff-related shocks. They are also considered to be recession-resistant.
3 Utility Dividend Stocks Set to Soar as Summer Approaches
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: 4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Buy
Markets are likely to remain volatile. Utility stocks, which are considered defensive, such as AES, DTE, ATO and AWK are safe bets.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: 4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Buy
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Wall Street Analysts See a 36.69% Upside in AES (AES): Can the Stock Really Move This High?
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.
Wall Street Analysts See a 36.69% Upside in AES (AES): Can the Stock Really Move This High?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why AES (AES) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Why AES (AES) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why AES (AES) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Why AES (AES) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Is AES (AES) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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.
Is AES (AES) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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