# The AES Corporation (AES): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Utilities · Industry: Diversified Utilities
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

The AES Corporation operates as an international enterprise primarily focused on electricity generation and distribution. Its activities involve both the ownership and management of power plants, producing and supplying electricity to a diverse clientele that includes other utility companies, large industrial consumers, and various intermediate purchasers. Beyond generation, AES also functions as a utility provider, managing infrastructure to either produce or acquire, then transmit, distribute, and ultimately sell power directly to end-users across residential, commercial, industrial, and...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $15.00 USD |
| Market Cap | $10.70B |
| P/E (TTM) | 5.62 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.67 |
| 52-Week Range | $13.21 – $17.65 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.69% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 4.69% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $0.70 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.70 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 13 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 2.0% / 3.2% / 4.8% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 26.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -29.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 26.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -29.2% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | $0.1760 | 2026-11-13 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.1760 | 2026-08-14 |
| 2026-05-01 | $0.1760 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-01-30 | $0.1760 | 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-10-31 | $0.1760 | 2025-11-14 |
| 2025-08-01 | $0.1760 | 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-05-01 | $0.1760 | 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-01-31 | $0.1760 | 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-11-01 | $0.1725 | 2024-11-15 |
| 2024-08-01 | $0.1725 | 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-04-30 | $0.1725 | 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-01-31 | $0.1725 | 2024-02-15 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aes/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does The AES Corporation do?

The AES Corporation (AES) operates in the Diversified Utilities industry within the Utilities sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is AES's market cap?

The AES Corporation (AES) has a market capitalization of approximately $10.70 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does AES pay a dividend?

Yes, The AES Corporation (AES) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.69%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does AES pay dividends?

The AES Corporation pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.70 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is AES's payout ratio?

The AES Corporation's payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aes
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aes/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aes/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aes/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aes/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/aes/peers

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