AES accelerates growth with expanding renewables, major data-center PPAs and continued progress on its clean-energy transition.
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AES (AES) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
| Electrical Equipment Industry | Industrials Sector | Andres Ricardo Gluski Weilert CEO | XSTU Exchange | US00130H1059 ISIN |
| US Country | 9,100 Employees | 30 Jan 2026 Last Dividend | 4 Mar 1994 Last Split | - IPO Date |
The AES Corporation, a significant player in the global power sector, operates as a diversified power generation and utility company with a presence in both the United States and international markets. Initially founded as Applied Energy Services, Inc., the company underwent a name change to The AES Corporation in April 2000. Since its inception in 1981, AES has grown to develop, own, and operate a wide variety of energy projects. Its operations span the generation and sale of electrical power to a broad spectrum of customers including utilities, industrial entities, and intermediaries, as well as the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity directly to end-user customers in various sectors. With a focus on efficiency and sustainability, AES utilizes an extensive range of fuel sources and technologies including coal, gas, hydroelectricity, wind, solar, biomass, and other renewable energy sources such as energy storage and landfill gas. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, AES has expanded its operational footprint to achieve a total generation capacity of approximately 34,596 megawatts, serving over 2.6 million customers worldwide.
The AES Corporation offers a diverse range of energy-related products and services, catering to various market needs. These include: