The AES Corporation (AES) Stock Forecast
AES analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $15.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +0.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.60
- 52-week range
- $13.44 – $17.28
AES analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AES price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AES earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.73 | $0.53 | $0.93 | $0.75 | −2.7% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.29 | $2.25 | $2.33 | $2.34 | −2.2% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.37 | $2.10 | $2.67 | $2.29 | +3.6% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AES revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.45B | $3.45B | $3.45B | +2.9% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.32B | $12.62B | $14.33B | +8.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.44B | $11.04B | $15.96B | +0.9% | 6 |
AES EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AES revenue: reported and forecast
AES EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.93 | $0.73 | 0.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.29 | $0.00 | $2.30 | $2.30 | $2.29 | −0.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.38 | $2.38 | $2.37 | $2.37 | $2.37 | −0.4% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AES earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AES beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from AES
9 analysts cover AES; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $15.00, 0.3% above the latest close of $14.95. Analysts expect earnings of $2.29 per share for 2026, −2.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.37 per share on revenue of $13.4 billion. AES beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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AES forecast FAQ
What is AES's price target?
The average analyst price target for AES is $15.00, 0.3% above the latest close of $14.95.
Is AES a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering AES, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 9 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is AES's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.29 per share for 2026 (range $2.25 to $2.33); for 2027 the estimate is $2.37.
What is AES's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $13.3 billion, growth of 8.9%; for 2027 it is $13.4 billion.
When does AES report earnings?
AES is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.60.
Does AES usually beat earnings estimates?
AES reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.