AES (AES) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.50 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -27.03%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this power company would post earnings of $0.34 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.54, delivering a surprise of 58.82%.Over the last four quarters, the company has su ...

Q1 2025 Financial Highlights Financial Position and Outlook AES Reaffirms 2025 Guidance and Long-Term Growth Rate Targets Reports First Quarter 2025 Results in Line with Expectations Strategic Accomplishments Press Release Investor Contact: Susan Harcourt 703-682-1204, susan.harcourt@aes.com Media Contact: Amy Ackerman 703-682-6399, amy.ackerman@aes.com ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2025 – The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Q1 2025 Financial Resul ...

Reports First Quarter 2025 Results in Line with ExpectationsStrategic Accomplishments PPA backlog of 11.7 GW, including 5.3 GW under construction Completed the construction of 643 MW of energy storage and solar; on track to add a total of 3.2 GW of new projects to operations in full year 2025 Signed or awarded new long-term PPAs for 443 MW of solar and energy storage Received final regulatory approval for the 170 MW Crossvine solar-plus-storage project at AES Indiana With the sale of a minority stake in t ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ______________________________________________________________________________________________ FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number 1-12291 THE AES CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in i ...

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The AES Corporation (AES) is scheduled to release its first-quarter 2025 results on May 1, after market close.The company delivered an earnings surprise of 58.82% in the last reported quarter. Moreover, AES holds a four-quarter average earnings surprise of 34.74%. (Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.)Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.Factors to Consider Ahead of AES’ Q1 ResultsAES’ service territories witnessed a b ...

Industry Overview - The demand for renewable energy is increasing globally, with wind power leading the transition towards renewables, crucial for combating climate change [1] - In the U.S., wind energy has been the largest renewable source of electricity generation since 2019, with installed capacity exceeding 153 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 [2][3] - The global wind energy market was valued at $95.55 billion in 2024, projected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2025 to 2032, reaching $190.39 billion [4] U.S. Wind Power Growth - Wind power output accounted for 10% of total U.S. utility-scale electricity generation in 2024, marking a 6.4% year-over-year increase [2] - The U.S. grid is expected to add 7.7 GW of wind generation capacity in 2025, up from 5.1 GW added in the previous year [3] Key Companies in Wind Energy - **AES Corporation**: A leading power generation company with a portfolio of 34,596 megawatts (MW). It plans to add 3.2 GW of new renewables by the end of 2025 and has a 51 GW pipeline for growth [7][9] - **Exelon Corporation**: Focused on clean energy transmission and distribution, expected to invest $21.7 billion in electric distribution and $12.6 billion in electric transmission from 2025 to 2028 [10] - **PG&E Corporation**: Operates California's largest regulated electric and gas utility, with a focus on wind energy procurement and development [12] - **Brookfield Renewable Partners**: Owns and operates renewable power facilities, targeting to invest $8-$9 billion over the next five years and has a strong development pipeline of 200 GW worth of projects [15][16][17] Investment Opportunities - The wind energy sector is becoming increasingly attractive for investors, with companies like Exelon, Brookfield Renewable, AES, and PG&E being essential for investment portfolios [5] - Thematic investment tools are available to identify companies that are shaping the future of renewable energy [6]

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Core Viewpoint - The AES Corporation is focused on expanding its renewable energy generation and has also been increasing its presence in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, while facing challenges from declining wholesale prices [1]. Group 1: Renewable Energy Expansion - AES is enhancing its renewable generation portfolio to meet the rising electricity demand, completing 3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in 2024 and planning to add 3.2 GW by the end of 2025 [2]. - The company is actively retiring coal-fired units to promote clean energy, having retired 481 megawatts (MW) of coal generation in Chile and the United States in 2024 [3]. Group 2: LNG Operations - AES operates LNG import terminals in the Dominican Republic with a storage capacity of 160,000 cubic meters and has long-term contracts to supply re-gasified LNG to industrial users and third-party power plants [4]. - The completion of a new 670 MW combined-cycle gas plant in Panama is expected to enhance the utilization of AES's existing LNG regasification and storage facilities [4]. Group 3: Financial Challenges - The company faces headwinds from a significant decline in wholesale electricity costs due to increased renewable energy use and low-cost natural gas, which may negatively impact its financial performance [5]. - As of December 31, 2024, AES had a long-term debt of $25.43 billion and a current debt of $3.59 billion, with cash equivalents of $2.04 billion, indicating a potential liquidity concern [6]. Group 4: Stock Performance - AES shares have decreased by 12.9% over the past month, contrasting with a 1% decline in the industry [7].

Core Viewpoint - The AES Corporation will host a conference call on May 2, 2025, to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results [1] Group 1: Conference Call Details - The conference call will include prepared remarks and a question and answer session, accessible to the media and public in listen-only mode [2] - Interested parties can join the call by dialing 1-833-470-1428 or +1-404-975-4839 for international callers, with a Participant Access Code of 861065 [2] - The call will be available via webcast on the AES website, with a replay accessible shortly after the call [2] Group 2: Company Overview - The AES Corporation is a Fortune 500 global energy company focused on delivering greener and smarter energy solutions [3] - The company emphasizes continuous innovation and operational excellence while partnering with customers on energy transitions [3]