AES Corporation
S&P 500Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About AES Corporation
The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 global energy company that owns and operates power plants to generate and sell electricity to end users, utilities, and industrial facilities. It provides utility and power generation services across 15 countries, focusing on delivering reliable energy solutions through a diverse portfolio of assets. The company supports greener, smarter energy transitions with operations in renewables such as solar and wind power, alongside traditional generation. Notable segments include AES Indiana and AES Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with electricity distribution and related services. AES Corporation also advances energy storage technologies through its joint venture Fluence, which develops battery-based solutions for grid stability and integration of renewable sources. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and founded in 1981, The AES Corporation plays a key role in the global transition to sustainable power systems while meeting current energy demands.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
4.96%
Annual Dividend
$0.70
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
53.73%
FCF Payout Ratio
-30.87%
Stock Price
$14.13
52-Week Range
$9.46 – $17.65
Dividend Health Score
AES's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 53.7% earnings payout ratio & 13.6% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -30.9% fcf payout ratio & 1.1x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
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AES earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 1, 2026
Next Payment Date
May 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
3.66%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
4.19%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
5.81%
3-Year Total Growth
11.38%
5-Year Total Growth
22.80%
10-Year Total Growth
75.97%
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