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AES Corporation
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AES

Challenger

AES Corporation

CHA

$14.40

+0.10%

Open $14.38·Prev $14.39

as of 13 Apr

CHALLENGER

Power Core

AES's moat is its contracted backlog of long-duration power purchase agreements with hyperscale technology companies, anchored by existing grid interconnection rights and a global development pipeline that converts those contracts into physical capacity.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorUtilities

Direction of Movement

Upward Trajectory Driven by Demand and Execution

ROC 200

+24.8%

Referenced in 10 other analyses

Company Profile

The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 global energy company that owns and operates power plants to generate and sell electricity to end users, utilities, and industrial facilities. It provides utility and power generation services across 15 countries, focusing on delivering reliable energy solutions through a diverse portfolio of assets. The company supports greener, smarter energy transitions with operations in renewables such as solar and wind power, alongside traditional generation. Notable segments include AES Indiana and AES Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers with electricity distribution and related services. AES Corporation also advances energy storage technologies through its joint venture Fluence, which develops battery-based solutions for grid stability and integration of renewable sources. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and founded in 1981, The AES Corporation plays a key role in the global transition to sustainable power systems while meeting current energy demands.

Sector

Utilities

Industry

Utilities - Diversified

Employees

8,336

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