Takeover rumors sent AES shares up ~20%, but no firm bid is confirmed yet. Meanwhile, new policy changes have tightened tax credit deadlines and are likely to raise costs for renewables. Three scenarios are possible: a full buyout, partial asset sales to reduce debt, or AES continuing as a standalone company focused on renewables and dividends. AES's core value still hinges on major data center power contracts and steady cash flows, though high debt levels and execution risks complicate a potential takeover.
AES boosts clean energy goals with solar, wind, storage and LNG growth despite pressure from falling wholesale electricity prices.
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.
![]() AES In 3 weeks Estimated | Quarterly | $0.18 Per Share |
![]() AES 2 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.18 Per Share |
![]() AES 5 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.18 Per Share |
![]() AES 8 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() AES 11 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() AES 30 Apr 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
30 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 0.46 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
30 Apr 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
24 Feb 2025 Date | | 0.46 Cons. EPS | 0.54 EPS |
31 Oct 2024 Date | | 0.64 Cons. EPS | 0.71 EPS |
1 Aug 2024 Date | | 0.37 Cons. EPS | 0.38 EPS |
![]() AES In 3 weeks Estimated | Quarterly | $0.18 Per Share |
![]() AES 2 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.18 Per Share |
![]() AES 5 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.18 Per Share |
![]() AES 8 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() AES 11 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
![]() AES 30 Apr 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.17 Per Share |
30 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 0.46 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
30 Apr 2025 Date | | - Cons. EPS | - EPS |
24 Feb 2025 Date | | 0.46 Cons. EPS | 0.54 EPS |
31 Oct 2024 Date | | 0.64 Cons. EPS | 0.71 EPS |
1 Aug 2024 Date | | 0.37 Cons. EPS | 0.38 EPS |
Diversified Utilities Industry | Utilities Sector | Andres Ricardo Gluski Weilert CEO | NYSE Exchange | 00130H105 Cusip |
US Country | 9,100 Employees | - Last Dividend | 2 Jun 2000 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: