AES Announces Quarterly Dividend
Rhea-AI Summary
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.17595 per share.
The dividend is payable on February 13, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 30, 2026. Additional information on dividend history and tax treatment is available on the company website under Investors > Stock Information > Dividend History.
Positive
- Dividend declared of $0.17595 per share
- Payable date set for February 13, 2026
- Record date set for January 30, 2026
Negative
- Dividend is taxable (tax treatment referenced on company website)
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, AES declined 0.43%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
AES was down 1.15% while key peers like CIG (+0.5%), AQN (+0.69%), and ALE (+0.13%) saw modest gains, suggesting stock-specific dynamics rather than a broad utilities move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | -0.4% | Quarterly dividend of $0.17595 per share with Feb 2026 payment date. |
| Nov 04 | Earnings results | Positive | +5.8% | Q3 2025 results with reaffirmed 2025 guidance and strong EPS, EBITDA. |
| Oct 10 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | +2.6% | Quarterly dividend of $0.17595 per share with Nov 2025 payment date. |
| Oct 06 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +0.9% | Announcement of Q3 2025 financial review conference call and webcast. |
| Jul 31 | Earnings results | Positive | +0.6% | Q2 2025 results with higher Adjusted EBITDA and reaffirmed 2025 guidance. |
Recent earnings headlines with reaffirmed guidance saw positive reactions, while recurring dividend declarations have typically produced modest, mixed single-digit moves.
Over the last six months, AES has combined steady dividends of $0.17595 per share with earnings reports that reaffirmed 2025 Adjusted EBITDA and EPS guidance and highlighted a large PPA backlog and project pipeline. Dividend announcements on Feb 21, Jul 11, and Oct 10, 2025 all maintained the same payout with small price moves. Earnings releases on Jul 31 and Nov 4, 2025 emphasized growth in renewables and improved profitability, which were followed by positive price reactions.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms continuation of AES’s quarterly dividend of $0.17595 per share, with the payment scheduled for February 13, 2026 to holders of record on January 30, 2026. In 2025, multiple dividend releases have reiterated the same rate, signaling stability rather than change. Investors may track upcoming earnings, guidance updates, and any shifts in capital allocation policy to contextualize this steady payout within AES’s broader financial strategy.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Additional information regarding dividends paid by AES, including tax treatment, can be found on www.aes.com by selecting "Investors" then "Stock Information" and then "Dividend History."
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit www.aes.com.
Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, and rates of return consistent with prior experience.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where required by law.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 11, 2025 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard,
Website Disclosure
AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as channels of distribution of Company information. The information AES posts through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the "Subscribe to Alerts" page of AES' Investors website. The contents of AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into this release.
Investor Contact: Susan Harcourt 703-682-1204, susan.harcourt@aes.com
Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399, amy.ackerman@aes.com
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FAQ
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