AES Should I Buy
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AES Corp is not a strong buy for a beginner long-term investor at this time. While the company has shown positive financial growth in the latest quarter and is positioned for future renewable energy expansion, the recent downgrade by Barclays and the balanced risk/reward profile suggest limited short-term upside. Additionally, there are no strong trading signals or significant positive catalysts to justify immediate investment.
The technical indicators are mixed. The MACD is positive but contracting, RSI is neutral, and moving averages are bullish. However, the stock price has declined by 1.46% in the regular market and is trading closer to its pivot level of 15.684, indicating limited momentum.
The company has shown strong YoY growth in revenue, net income, and EPS in the latest quarter.
Barclays downgraded AES to Equal Weight, citing limited upside after a recent rally. The stock's risk/reward profile is now balanced. Additionally, hedge funds and insiders show no significant trading activity, and there is no recent congress trading data.
In Q3 2025, AES Corp's revenue increased by 1.89% YoY to $3.35 billion, net income rose by 25.79% YoY to $634 million, and EPS grew by 25.35% YoY to 0.89. However, gross margin slightly declined by 0.64% YoY to 21.81%.
Recent analyst ratings are mixed. Barclays downgraded AES to Equal Weight with a $15 price target, citing limited upside. Jefferies raised the price target to $16, citing credible M&A possibilities. Argus upgraded the stock to Buy in December 2025, highlighting sustainable earnings growth and attractive valuations.
