The AES Corporation operates as a diversified power generation and utility company. It owns and/or operates power plants to generate and sell power to customers, such as utilities, industrial users, and other intermediaries. The company also owns and/or operates utilities to generate or purchase, distribute, transmit, and sell electricity to end-user customers in the residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors; and generates and sells electricity on the wholesale market. It uses a range of fuels and technologies to generate electricity, including coal, gas, hydro, wind, solar, and biomass; and renewables, such as energy storage and landfill gas. The company owns and/or operates a generation portfolio of approximately 31,459 megawatts. It has operations in the United States, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. The company was formerly known as Applied Energy Services, Inc. and changed its name to The AES Corporation in April 2000. The AES Corporation was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
AES Dividend Announcement
• AES announced a quarterly dividend of $0.18 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-02-14. Ex dividend date: 2025-01-31
• AES's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 5.17%
• AES's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 49.42%
AES Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2025-01-31 | $0.18 | quarterly | 2025-02-14 |
2024-11-01 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2024-11-15 |
2024-08-01 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2024-08-15 |
2024-04-30 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2024-05-15 |
2024-01-31 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2024-02-15 |
2023-10-31 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2023-11-15 |
2023-07-31 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2023-08-15 |
2023-04-28 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2023-05-15 |
2023-01-31 | $0.17 | quarterly | 2023-02-15 |
2022-10-31 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2022-11-15 |
2022-07-29 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2022-08-15 |
2022-04-28 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2022-05-13 |
2022-01-31 | $0.16 | quarterly | 2022-02-15 |
2021-11-01 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-11-15 |
2021-07-30 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-08-16 |
2021-04-29 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-05-14 |
2021-01-28 | $0.15 | quarterly | 2021-02-12 |
2020-10-29 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2020-11-16 |
2020-07-31 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2020-08-18 |
2020-04-30 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2020-05-15 |
2020-01-30 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2020-02-14 |
2019-10-31 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2019-11-15 |
2019-07-31 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2019-08-15 |
2019-04-30 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2019-05-15 |
2019-01-31 | $0.14 | quarterly | 2019-02-15 |
2018-10-31 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2018-11-15 |
2018-08-02 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2018-08-17 |
2018-04-30 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2018-05-15 |
2018-01-31 | $0.13 | quarterly | 2018-02-15 |
2017-10-31 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2017-11-15 |
2017-08-01 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2017-08-17 |
2017-04-27 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2017-05-15 |
2017-01-30 | $0.12 | quarterly | 2017-02-15 |
2016-10-28 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2016-11-15 |
2016-07-28 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2016-08-15 |
2016-04-28 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2016-05-16 |
2016-01-29 | $0.11 | quarterly | 2016-02-16 |
2015-10-29 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-11-16 |
2015-07-30 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-08-17 |
2015-05-01 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-05-15 |
2015-01-30 | $0.10 | quarterly | 2015-02-17 |
2014-10-30 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-11-17 |
2014-07-30 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-08-15 |
2014-04-29 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-05-15 |
2014-01-30 | $0.05 | quarterly | 2014-02-18 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: AES's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, AES publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, AES distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from AES are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: AES sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, AES distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: AES declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of AES's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review AES's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.