Seaport Research Upgrades The AES Corporation (AES) to Neutral

Group 1 - The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is identified as one of the 13 most undervalued stocks in the S&P 500, indicating potential investment opportunities [1] - Seaport Research upgraded AES from Sell to Neutral on February 27, 2026, reflecting a more favorable outlook [2][8] - Morgan Stanley reduced its price target for AES from $24 to $23 while maintaining an Overweight rating, noting that utilities have underperformed the S&P 500 [3] Group 2 - Barclays downgraded AES from Overweight to Equal Weight, maintaining a price target of $15, suggesting that shares are trading closer to their fundamental value [4] - Jefferies increased its price target for AES from $13 to $16 while keeping a Hold rating, citing credible headlines regarding a potential GIP-EQT bid and easier valuation justification due to higher trading comparables in clean energy [5]