AES Corp. stock holds near $14.80 after earnings beat

AES Corp. stock is trading at $14.80 after August 4, 2026 results showed EPS of $0.60 and revenue of $3.42 billion, both above estimates.

AES Corp. stock (ISIN US00130H1059) opened at $14.80 on September 4, 2026, with a market capitalization of $10.56 billion and a 52-week range of $12.33 to $17.65. The latest quarterly report, published for August 4, 2026, showed EPS of $0.60 versus the $0.45 consensus and revenue of $3.42 billion versus $3.11 billion expected.

Profit beat, but the margin stays the key

That means EPS was $0.15 above estimates and revenue topped the forecast by $310 million. MarketBeat also cited a return on equity of 20.69 percent and a net margin of 14.30 percent for the quarter.

Hold consensus sets the tone

Analysts currently have a Hold consensus on AES with an average target price of $15.71, only slightly above the opening price of $14.80 on September 4, 2026. The stock's P/E ratio stood at 5.65, a level that keeps valuation central for investors after the August 4 earnings release.

Power generation drives revenue

AES is a global power company, and the August 4, 2026 quarter showed why the utility and generation mix still matters: higher-than-expected revenue, a better-than-expected EPS print, and a valuation that remains below the target cited by analysts. For investors, the gap between the $14.80 opening price and the $15.71 consensus target is now a concrete reference point.

Market level at the open

As of September 4, 2026, AES stock traded at $14.80, compared with a 52-week high of $17.65 and a 52-week low of $12.33. The company's market value stood at $10.56 billion on the same day.

AES Corp. stock facts

• Company: AES Corp.
• ISIN: US00130H1059
• Ticker: AES
• Trading venue: NYSE
• Price (as of September 4, 2026): $14.80 USD
• Market capitalization: $10.56 billion USD (as of September 4, 2026)
• Sector / Industry: Utilities / Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders
• Index membership: S&P 500