AES
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
3 positive
50%
2 neutral
33%
1 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.
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?
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
4 Strong-Buy High-Yield Dividend Stocks Under $20 to Buy Hand-Over-Fist Now
Investors love dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why AES (AES) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why AES (AES) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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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.
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