The AES Corporation (AES)

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The AES Corporation (AES) is up 4.7% since the beginning of the year. At $15 per share, AES is trading 17.0% below its 52-week high of $18. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AES shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $689.

The AES Corporation (AES) has returned 4.65% so far this year and 47.96% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AES has returned 6.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 1991, AES's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.44%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2002 with a return of +74.4%, while the worst month was Jul 2002 at -62.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, AES closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 29, 2002 with a return of +41.0%, while the worst single day was Sep 26, 2001 at -49.5%.

The AES Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.65%, beta of 1.11, and R2 of 0.18 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 1991.

• This stock participated in 147.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 145.48% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.18 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AES ranks 78 for risk / return — better than 78% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The AES Corporation provided a 4.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The AES Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The AES Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the The AES Corporation was 98.65%, occurring on Oct 16, 2002. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current The AES Corporation drawdown is 62.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of The AES Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how The AES Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.