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AES - AES Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $19.30
  • Forecasted Upside: 48.46%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 8 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
$13.00 As of 12/20/2024 06:40 PM ET
▲ +0.56 (4.50%)

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Analyst Price Target for AES

Analyst Price Target is $19.30
▲ +48.46% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for AES in the last 3 months. The average price target is $19.30, with a high forecast of $25.00 and a low forecast of $11.00. The average price target represents a 48.46% upside from the last price of $13.00.

This chart shows the closing price for AES for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 13 contributing investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in AES. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/30/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/28/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/27/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/26/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/24/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/22/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/21/2024
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/21/2024

Latest Recommendations

  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 8 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/13/2024Hsbc Global ResUpgradeStrong-Buy
12/13/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$23.00 ➝ $17.00
12/13/2024HSBCInitiated CoverageBuy$17.00
11/25/2024Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageUnderperform$11.00
11/21/2024MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$24.00 ➝ $16.00
11/5/2024SusquehannaLower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$24.00 ➝ $21.00
10/21/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$22.00 ➝ $23.00
9/18/2024Evercore ISIUpgradeStrong-Buy
9/11/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$20.00
7/22/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$23.00 ➝ $22.00
6/25/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$20.00 ➝ $23.00
5/21/2024Seaport Res PtnDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/17/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $24.00
4/18/2024MizuhoInitiated CoverageBuy$21.00
4/9/2024Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$22.00
4/3/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$20.00 ➝ $19.00
3/26/2024ArgusReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$25.00
3/25/2024Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$25.00
3/14/2024BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$21.00 ➝ $20.00
2/28/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$24.00 ➝ $25.00
1/22/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$18.00 ➝ $21.00
10/25/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$29.00 ➝ $26.00
10/17/2023BarclaysLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$25.00 ➝ $17.00
10/12/2023Bank of AmericaLower Target$23.00 ➝ $15.00
10/5/2023UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $13.00
9/6/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$26.00 ➝ $23.00
8/23/2023BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$25.00
8/3/2023SusquehannaLower Target$33.00 ➝ $30.00
7/21/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$29.00
6/22/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$24.00 ➝ $23.00
5/9/2023UBS GroupLower Target$30.00 ➝ $27.00
4/20/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$32.00 ➝ $31.00
4/17/2023Wolfe ResearchDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
3/6/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform$32.00
2/24/2023Royal Bank of CanadaSet Target$30.00
12/12/2022Evercore ISIBoost Target$30.00
12/1/2022ArgusBoost Target$29.00 ➝ $31.00
11/29/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$28.00 ➝ $33.00
11/11/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $32.00
11/9/2022CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$27.00 ➝ $30.00
11/7/2022Susquehanna BancsharesBoost Target$30.00 ➝ $33.00
11/7/2022SusquehannaBoost Target$30.00 ➝ $33.00
10/21/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$32.00 ➝ $31.00
10/19/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetNeutral$23.00 ➝ $26.00
10/5/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $30.00
8/18/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$29.50 ➝ $32.00
6/23/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$29.00 ➝ $28.50
6/13/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$32.50 ➝ $29.00
5/10/2022Susquehanna BancsharesLower Target$32.00 ➝ $30.00
5/10/2022SusquehannaLower Target$32.00 ➝ $30.00
4/25/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$25.00
4/20/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$30.50 ➝ $32.50
4/4/2022Seaport Res PtnReiterated RatingBuy
3/22/2022CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$27.00
1/6/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$31.50 ➝ $32.00
11/29/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$30.00
11/2/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$30.00 ➝ $31.50
8/19/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$29.50 ➝ $30.00
8/6/2021Wolfe ResearchUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$29.00
7/29/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$29.00 ➝ $29.50
6/21/2021Susquehanna BancsharesInitiated CoveragePositive$32.00
6/21/2021SusquehannaInitiated CoveragePositive$32.00
5/18/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$30.50 ➝ $29.00
5/4/2021Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$31.50 ➝ $30.50
3/22/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$30.00 ➝ $31.50
3/16/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$30.00 ➝ $31.50
3/10/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$29.50 ➝ $30.00
1/20/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$27.50 ➝ $29.50
1/12/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$23.50 ➝ $27.50
12/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$23.00 ➝ $23.50
11/5/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$23.50 ➝ $23.00
9/18/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$19.00 ➝ $23.50
8/14/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$18.00 ➝ $19.00
7/17/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$18.50 ➝ $18.00
6/17/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$18.00 ➝ $18.50
6/2/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$18.00 ➝ $17.00
5/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$17.50 ➝ $18.00
4/15/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$16.50 ➝ $17.50
4/2/2020Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$22.00 ➝ $18.00
3/30/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$15.00
3/23/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$19.00 ➝ $16.50
3/16/2020UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $16.00
3/12/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$19.50 ➝ $19.00
2/10/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetBuy$22.00 ➝ $23.00
(Data available from 12/21/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.87 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 26 very positive mentions
  • 42 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/25/2024
  • 27 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/24/2024
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 19 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/24/2024
  • 19 very positive mentions
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  • 5 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/23/2024
  • 24 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
9/22/2024
  • 29 very positive mentions
  • 31 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/22/2024
  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 27 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/21/2024
  • 56 very positive mentions
  • 40 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/21/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 56 very positive mentions
  • 40 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions

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The AES Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified power generation and utility company in the United States and internationally. The company owns and/or operates power plants to generate and sell power to customers, such as utilities, industrial users, and other intermediaries; owns and/or operates utilities to generate or purchase, distribute, transmit, and sell electricity to end-user customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors; and generates and sells electricity on the wholesale market. It uses various fuels and technologies to generate electricity, such as coal, gas, hydro, wind, solar, and biomass, as well as renewables comprising energy storage and landfill gas. The company owns and/or operates a generation portfolio of approximately 34,596 megawatts and distributes power to 2.6 million customers. The company was formerly known as Applied Energy Services, Inc. and changed its name to The AES Corporation in April 2000. The AES Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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Today's Range

Now: $13.00
Low: $12.36
High: $13.10

50 Day Range

MA: $14.57
Low: $12.44
High: $17.90

52 Week Range

Now: $13.00
Low: $12.24
High: $22.21

Volume

25,090,779 shs

Average Volume

9,367,403 shs

Market Capitalization

$9.24 billion

P/E Ratio

9.03

Dividend Yield

5.52%

Beta

1.01

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of AES?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued research reports on AES in the last year: Argus, Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Evercore ISI, Hsbc Global Res, HSBC Holdings plc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Canada, Seaport Res Ptn, Susquehanna, and UBS Group AG.
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What is the current price target for AES?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for AES in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $19.30, suggesting a possible upside of 48.5%. Morgan Stanley has the highest price target set, predicting AES will reach $25.00 in the next twelve months. Bank of America Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $11.00 for AES in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for AES?

AES currently has 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with AES?

Other companies that are similar to AES include NRG Energy, Ormat Technologies, Genie Energy, MGE Energy and Exelon. Learn More about companies similar to AES.

How do I contact AES's investor relations team?

AES's physical mailing address is 4300 WILSON BOULEVARD, ARLINGTON VA, 22203. The utilities provider's listed phone number is (703) 522-1315 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for AES is www.aes.com. Learn More about contacing AES investor relations.