The AES (AES.US) Dividend 2026/2027: 4.8% – Price Target and Rating

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Price history for The AES (AES.US) – stock price at 14.71 $, August 2026
The AES stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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The AES Price Target 2026: Analysts See 2% Upside

The average price target for The AES is $15.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 1,97% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is The AES overvalued or undervalued?

The AES is currently fairly valued with a gap of 2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $14.71, which places The AES in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $13.50, and overvalued when the price exceeds $16.50.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For The AES, the fair value range lies between $13.50 and $16.50.


See the full price target analysis for The AES →

Analyst Ratings for The AES stock in 2026: Hold

11 analysts cover The AES. Analysts are mostly neutral — 90.9% recommend Hold. The average price target is $15.00, which gives an upside of 2% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.18/5)
Strong Buy
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3.18 out of 5 based on 11 analysts

About The AES – Utilities - Diversified

AES driver en bred forretning inden for elproduktion og forsyning. Virksomheden tjener penge på to måder: De ejer og driver kraftværker, der laver strøm til store aftagere som andre forsyningsselskaber og industrien. Samtidig ejer AES forsyningsselskaber, der køber eller selv producerer strøm, som de så distribuerer og sælger direkte til private, erhverv og det offentlige. De bruger en blanding af kul, gas, vandkraft og vedvarende energi som sol og vind til at producere elektricitet. AES har en samlet produktionskapacitet på cirka 31.459 megawatt. De er til stede i mange lande, herunder USA, Puerto Rico, store dele af Sydamerika og Europa. AES startede oprindeligt som Applied Energy Services, Inc. Read more about the company

Key Figures for The AES

$ 10,5B Market cap
$ 12,5B Revenue
Utilities - Diversified Industry
7.65 P/E
0.84 P/S
2.37 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
aes.com Website

What kind of stock is The AES?

Dividend stock Growth stock Value stock Quality stock

The AES is classified as a dividend stock and growth stock and value stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, including a dividend of 4.8%, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9).

Score Overview for The AES

💰 Value Score 92/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 77/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 59/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 76/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in The AES that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 1,090% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is 0.24 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.

📈 Valuation

The AES trades at a P/E ratio of 7.6, which is below the market average and can point to an attractive price. The forward P/E is 6.8 (11% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 0.8 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 2.4. The PEG ratio is 1.09.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The AES has a profit margin of 10.8% (solid) and an operating margin of 18.7%. Return on equity (ROE) is 5.3%. Return on assets (ROA) is 2.7%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 951.1% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 0.24 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 1,089.5% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.23%.

The AES Dividend 2026: 4.8% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for The AES in 2026

Dividend yield
4.79%
Dividend per share
0.18 USD
Payout ratio
24.8%
Low
Dividend growth (5 years)
-67.9%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
0.51 USD

When does The AES pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
July 31, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 14, 2026
Latest payment date
August 14, 2026

How much does The AES pay in dividends?

The AES pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.18 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 4.79%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 67.9%.

The payout ratio is 24.8%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for The AES

We have registered dividend payments for The AES since 2020-01-30. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 24 times, most recently on 2026-07-31. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-07-312026-08-140.18USDUnknown period
2026-05-012026-05-150.18USDUnknown period
2026-01-302026-02-130.18USDUnknown period
2025-05-012025-05-150.18USDUnknown period
2024-11-012024-11-150.17USDUnknown period
2024-08-012024-08-150.17USDUnknown period
2024-04-302024-05-150.17USDUnknown period
2024-01-312024-02-150.17USDUnknown period
2023-10-312023-11-150.17USDUnknown period
2023-07-312023-08-150.17USDUnknown period
2023-04-282023-05-150.17USDUnknown period
2023-01-312023-02-150.17USDUnknown period
2022-10-312022-11-150.16USDUnknown period
2022-07-292022-08-150.16USDUnknown period
2022-04-282022-05-130.16USDUnknown period
2022-01-312022-02-150.16USDUnknown period
2021-11-012021-11-150.15USDUnknown period
2021-07-302021-08-160.15USDUnknown period
2021-04-292021-05-140.15USDUnknown period
2021-01-282021-02-120.15USDUnknown period
2020-10-292020-11-160.14USDUnknown period
2020-07-312020-08-180.14USDUnknown period
2020-04-302020-05-150.14USDUnknown period
2020-01-302020-02-140.14USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in The AES 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at The AES have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 219,419,015 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include AES CORP, Rubiolo Juan Ignacio, Mendoza Tish and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 1 sales. A net 211,394,694 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 219,419,015 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: AES CORP sold 10,066,414 shares at 21 $ each on 2026-05-15.

Who is selling: AES CORP, Rubiolo Juan Ignacio, Mendoza Tish, Kohan Sherry, Gluski Andres and others.

Latest Insider Trades in The AES (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in The AES. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-05-15 AES CORP Sell 10,066,414 21 211,394,694
2026-02-24 Rubiolo Juan Ignacio Sell 4,036 16 65,666
2026-02-24 Mendoza Tish Sell 1,487 16 24,193
2026-02-24 Kohan Sherry Sell 483 16 7,858
2026-02-24 Gluski Andres Sell 13,751 16 223,729
2026-02-24 Freedman Paul L Sell 1,388 16 22,583
2026-02-24 Falu Ricardo Manuel Sell 992 16 16,140
2026-02-24 Da Santos Bernerd Sell 1,532 16 24,926
2026-02-24 Coughlin Stephen Sell 1,669 16 27,155
2026-02-20 Rubiolo Juan Ignacio Sell 38,487 17 635,420

Who is buying and selling The AES shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: AES CORP, Rubiolo Juan Ignacio, Mendoza Tish, Kohan Sherry, Gluski Andres and others. In total, 219,419,015 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

The AES Short Selling 2026: 3.2% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.2% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.2%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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3.2%

The AES Earnings – ⚡ Reporting TODAY 8/6/2026

The next earnings date for The AES is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of The AES 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of The AES (AES.US) – RSI 64, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
The AES technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of The AES Corporation

The AES Corporation is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $14.70 is 0.4% above the 20-day average ($14.65). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 1.0% above the 50-day average ($14.55). Long term, the stock is 3.7% above the 200-day average ($14.17), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (14.55) is above the 200-day average (14.17), which is a classic bullish signal for The AES Corporation.

Is The AES Corporation overbought or oversold?

The AES Corporation has an RSI of 64.1. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for The AES Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.050), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.050) by 0.000, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.219), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (0.233) by 0.014, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for The AES Corporation

The AES Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 34.0%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for The AES Corporation

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.050). Weekly bullish (0.219).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 64.1 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About The AES stock in 2026

Should you buy The AES stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for The AES is currently BUY. The AES trades at $14.71 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.050 with falling momentum (signal: 0.050); RSI is at 64.1 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $15.00 points to 2.0% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for The AES stock?
The average analyst price target for The AES is $15.00. The current price is $14.71, which gives an upside of 2.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $13.50 and $16.50.
Is The AES a dividend stock?
Yes, The AES is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 4.79%. The latest dividend was $0.18 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 7/31/2026. The payout ratio is 24.8%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/14/2026.
When does The AES pay a dividend in 2026?
The AES pays its next dividend on 8/14/2026. The latest dividend was $0.18 per share with an ex-dividend date of 7/31/2026. The dividend yield is 4.79%. The payout ratio of 24.8% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of The AES stock?
The AES is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 34.0%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is The AES overvalued?
The AES is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. The AES has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 7.6 (lowly valued), a P/S ratio of 0.8, a P/B ratio of 2.4. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is The AES overbought?
No, The AES is not overbought. RSI is at 64.1 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 64.1 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 0.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next The AES earnings report?
The AES reports earnings TODAY, August 6, 2026! The stock currently trades at $14.71. Watch how the price reacts after the release. With a P/E ratio of 7.6, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is The AES shorted?
Yes, The AES is shorted with 3.2% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying The AES stock?
No, insiders are not buying The AES shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 211,394,694 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 219,419,015 $ sold. Active sellers include AES CORP, Rubiolo Juan Ignacio, Mendoza Tish and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is The AES a good stock?
Based on our total score, The AES is rated as a good stock with a total score of 76 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 24% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 92/100, Quality: 77/100, Momentum: 59/100. In addition: a dividend of 4.79%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether The AES is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for The AES stock?
The outlook for The AES based on current data: the average analyst price target is $15.00 (+2.0%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/6/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 7.6 (low – a possible value stock). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is The AES stock moving?
The AES is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can The AES go?
The average analyst price target for The AES is $15.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 2.0% from the current price of $14.71. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can The AES fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for The AES. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does The AES do?
AES driver en bred forretning inden for elproduktion og forsyning. Virksomheden tjener penge på to måder: De ejer og driver kraftværker, der laver strøm til store aftagere som andre forsyningsselskaber og industrien. Samtidig ejer AES forsyningsselskaber, der køber eller selv ... The company belongs to the Forsyning sector, more specifically the Utilities - Diversified industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate The AES as an investment.
Did The AES raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from The AES. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is The AES making money or losing money?
Yes, The AES is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 10.8% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 18.7%. At a P/E ratio of 7.6, you currently pay 7.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can The AES go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of The AES is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 0.24 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 1,090% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does The AES have a lot of debt?
Yes, The AES has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 1,090%. For the forsyning sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can The AES service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 1.4x, and net debt equals 8.1 years of earnings (EBITDA).