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Aes Corp (AES) Earnings: Q2 Adjusted EPS Surpasses Estimates, FY Guidance Revised Upwards

  • AES Corp’s FY adjusted EPS for 2024 is expected to be at the high end of $1.87 to $1.97, with an estimate of $1.91.
  • Second Quarter Results:
    • Adjusted EPS is 38 cents, up from 21 cents year-over-year, beating the estimate of 37 cents.
    • Revenue is $2.94 billion, down 2.8% year-over-year, falling short of the $3.22 billion estimate.
  • The company now expects to achieve the upper half of its 2024 adjusted EPS guidance.
  • Analysts’ recommendations for AES Corp: 10 buy, 3 hold, 0 sell.

Aes Corp on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, like Baptista Research, have been closely following AES Corporation. In their report titled “The AES Corporation: Initiation of Coverage – Does It Have A Sustainable Competitive Moat? – Major Drivers,” they delved into AES Corporation’s financial review for the first quarter of 2024. The report highlighted the company’s performance and future plans, emphasizing its resilience in the face of economic challenges like high interest rates and inflation. AES Corporation’s adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings per share (EPS), and other financial metrics showcased its ability to achieve targeted outcomes.


A look at Aes Corp Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend4
Growth5
Resilience2
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Aes Corp shows a promising long-term outlook. With a strong focus on growth and dividends, the company’s scores in these areas are particularly high, indicating positivity in these aspects. Aes Corp also scores decently in momentum, suggesting a potential for sustained performance in the future. However, the company lags in value and resilience scores, which could be areas for improvement.

Aes Corp, known for its diverse operations in the energy sector across various countries, stands out for its ventures in electricity generation, distribution, and regulated utilities. The company’s endeavors in coal mining, desalination, and renewable energy showcase a commitment to sustainability and innovation in the ever-evolving energy industry.


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