U.S. equities were higher but little changed at midday as the market continued to focus on what effect new Trump administration tariffs will have on the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were up.
Utility stock AES Corp (NYSE:AES) is surging today, up 16% at $12.84 at last glance, after reports that the company is exploring sale options amid takeover interest.
The company counts Microsoft, Google, and Meta among its partners.
TTE deepens its Caribbean clean energy push with a 50% stake in AES Dominicana's 1 GW renewables portfolio.
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?
AES (NYSE:AES), an American utility and power generation firm, experienced a nearly 8% drop in its stock during Tuesday's trading session. This decline follows the introduction of proposed modifications to President Trump's tax plan by Senate Finance Committee Republicans.
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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?
Dividend stocks are not the safe-haven that investors think. Anyone thinking that dividend stocks are a good strategy to succeed in these turbulent markets needs to think twice and read on.
For my Top 5 ideas list, I focus on Buffett-style "fat pitch" blue-chip bargains: Wonderful companies at wonderful prices, based on fundamentals, not technicals or short-term sentiment. A disciplined, fundamentals-driven approach uses historical fair value multiples and consensus analyst data. My Top 5 Buy List for June - AES, ARE, AMZN, NVDA, and O - offers a 49% historical discount and over 100% return potential if they revert to fair value.
AES offers a compelling value opportunity with a nearly 7% dividend yield that's well-covered by long-term contracted cash flows and a strong growth backlog. The company's fundamentals are robust, featuring steady renewable project progress, new PPAs with major tech firms, and cost-saving initiatives. AES trades at a deeply discounted forward PE of 4.7, far below its historical average, suggesting significant upside potential if valuation normalizes.
AES remains a strong buy despite recent underperformance, with a robust 11.7 GW project pipeline and long-term contracted revenues ensuring growth through 2027. The company's debt appears high, but 20% is tied to projects under construction; most debt is non-recourse, limiting risk, and management has refinanced 2025 maturities. Shares trade at a deep discount, with 2025 P/E below 5 and potential for the stock to double to $24 by 2027 as EBITDA rises and debt falls.