AES Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

AES - AES Corporation

COGENERATION SERVICES & SMALL POWER PRODUCERS
$14.77
0.00 (0.00%) ▲
5d: +0.27%
30d: -0.4%
90d: +0.54%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 13, 2026 0d
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Signal fired Aug 7, 2026 at $14.73 · last confirmed Aug 21, 2026

Strength: 6.2/10

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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: AES shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$24.56
Based on 10.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.25
3.1% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 6.2x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: AES is currently trading at $14.77, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $14.71 to $14.82. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 6.2) is in line with its historical norms (6.2). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.1% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.

Technical Outlook: Technically, AES is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $14.69. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: AES scores 75/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR
Historical Trading Range $14.71 - $14.82
Company Quality Score 67/100 (BUY)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 79.5%

All Signals

  • NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($15.00)
  • NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.1% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
  • BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 75/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $14.71 - $14.82
Current vs Trading Range FAIR

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $14.69
Resistance Level $14.79
Current Trend Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of Aug 21, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 6.21
Wall Street Target $15.00 (+1.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 19.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 951.1%
Profit Margin 14.3%
Valuation Premium vs History +0.1% premium
PE vs Historical 6.2 vs 6.2 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): +0.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $14.78 (+0%)
2-Year Target $14.80 (+0%)
3-Year Target $14.81 (+0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 6→6) PE COMPRESSION $14.79 (+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 20.1, Growth: 17.7%) $77.83 (+427%)
Base: (SPY PE: 6.2, Growth: 17.7%) $24.09 (+63%)
Bear: (PE: 5.3, Growth: 17.7%) $20.47 (+39%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 5.51 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.68
Bull Case $14.41 (-2%)
Analyst growth -11.3%, PE expands to 6.1
Base Case $13.10 (-11%)
Market implied -11.3%, PE stable at 5.5
Bear Case $10.04 (-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 4.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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