AES Corporation (AES) returns

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders · NYSE · Utilities

$14.83 -1.46% Close Oct 30, 2026 Live

AES returns over 10 years

$1,000 invested in AES ten years ago was worth $1,864 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 6.4% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.

AES, $10,000 investedS&P 500 (SPY)
$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000
20172019202120232025

Total return by period

With dividends reinvested, to the close on Oct 30, 2026. A year means 365 days.
PeriodTotal returnA year, on average$1,000 becameS&P 500 (SPY)
1 month +0.7% — $1,007 -0.9%
3 months +2.3% — $1,023 +2.1%
Year to date +8.5% — $1,085 +11.7%
1 year +12.4% — $1,124 +12.4%
3 years +16.3% +5.2% $1,163 +88.5%
5 years -26.9% -6.1% $730.63 +76.0%
10 years +86.4% +6.4% $1,864 +316.6%

AES return by calendar year

YearAESS&P 500 (SPY)Difference
2026 to date +8.5% +11.7% -3.2%
2025 +18.2% +17.7% +0.5%
2024 -30.3% +24.9% -55.2%
2023 -30.9% +26.2% -57.1%
2022 +21.7% -18.2% +39.8%
2021 +5.9% +28.7% -22.9%
2020 +22.2% +18.4% +3.9%
2019 +42.1% +31.2% +10.9%
2018 +39.0% -4.6% +43.5%
2017 -2.7% +21.7% -24.4%
2016 +26.3% +12.0% +14.3%

Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.

See also: AES financials · AES valuation

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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.