AES Option Alert: Nov 21 $15 Calls Sweep (61) near the Ask: 15000 vs 2552 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close 

AES Option Alert: Nov 21 $15 Calls Sweep (61) near the Ask: 15000 @ $0.5 vs 2552 OI; Earnings 7/31 After Close Ref=$12.495

AES (NYSE:AES) Azioni

AES is a global power company that operates in 15 countries. Its generation portfolio as of year-end 2024 totals over 32 gigawatts, including renewable energy (50%), gas (32%), coal (16%), and oil (2%). AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to more than 2.5 million customers.

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Caccia al dividendo: 3 azioni da non perdere secondo i guru di Wall Street

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Edison International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EIX#NYSE">EIX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.45%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro maintained an Underweight rating and cut the price target from $52 to $51 on June 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $64 to $67 on May 1, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 25, board of directors of Edison International declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 82.75 cents per share.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0711">latest EIX news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.64%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and cut the price target from $10 to $9 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst Anthony Crowdell maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $16 to $15 on March 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Bloomberg recently reported the company is exploring options amid takeover interest.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AES <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0711">news</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.06%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $48 to $45 on April 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $46 to $44 on April 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Portland General Electric will host an analyst conference call and webcast on Friday, July 25, to review its second quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0711">latest POR news</a> </li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

AES's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 38.84 million shares sold short, which is 6.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.69 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AES Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752159620_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AES has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AES's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AES's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 0.94%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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AES Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) shares traded higher after <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/power-firm-aes-explores-options-amid-takeover-interest?embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a> reported the company is exploring options <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/node/46309614">amid takeover interest</a>.
What To Know: According to the report, AES is evaluating a potential sale as infrastructure investors, including Brookfield Asset Management and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, consider bids for the company. The interest follows a decline of about 50% in AES shares over the past two years.
AES owns renewable power assets, including wind and solar and operates utilities in Indiana and Ohio. The company supplies clean energy to major tech clients like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
There is no certainty a deal will materialize. AES and the potential suitors have not commented on the report.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AES Stock</h1>
By now, you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for AES, be it to purchase shares or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of AES, which is trading at $13.23 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 7.56 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading; either way, it allows you to profit from the share price decline.
AES Price Action: AES stock closed 19.1% higher at $13.20, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/login">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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AES Corporation Stock Jumps Wednesday: What's Going On?

Wall Street rose on Wednesday as investors shrugged off fresh trade uncertainty after the White House delayed the start of new tariffs to Aug. 1, raising hopes for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">new rounds of negotiations.</a>
This came just a day after President Donald Trump floated sweeping tariffs, including a 50% tariff on copper and a potential 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals, though the latter may include a grace period.
The Russell 2000 led the charge, rising 0.7% to 2,244, as small-cap stocks continued to rebound. 
The Nasdaq 100 gained 0.5%, climbing to 22,815, supported by strength in megacap tech names. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) grabbed headlines once again, with its market capitalization hitting $4 trillion, solidifying its lead as the world's most valuable company. According to the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/e496f80f-1789-46b3-9275-a3f54344047e">Financial Times</a>, Nvidia is planning to launch a new AI chip designed specifically for China as soon as September. 
The S&amp;P 500 added 0.4%, trading at 6,250, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched 0.3% higher. 
Sector performance was mixed, with utilities outperforming while consumer staples lagged.
In the bond market, Treasury yields fell 5 basis points ahead of a key 10-year auction later in the day. The U.S. dollar index held steady, ahead of the Federal Reserve's minutes from the June FOMC meeting, released on Wednesday afternoon.
Oil prices climbed for a third consecutive session, rising to $69 per barrel, while gold held flat at $3,325. In crypto, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advanced 0.9% to $109,235, trading just 2.5% below its all-time highs set in May.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>22,815.57</td>
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<td>6,250.79</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) rose 0.4% to $572.28.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.3% higher to $443.81.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $554.81.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.7% to $222.70.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 0.8%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 1%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
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<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) climbed nearly 5% after delivering 60 aircraft in June, a 27% increase from a year ago. The monthly total included sales to Chinese customers, appearing for the first time in months—a potential sign of recovery for the planemaker.</li>
<li>AES Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) jumped 17% following a Bloomberg report that the renewable energy company is considering strategic alternatives, including a potential sale, as large investment firms express interest in a takeover.</li>
<li>Verona Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNA#NASDAQ">VRNA</a>) soared 21% to $104.80 after Merck &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRK#NYSE">MRK</a>) announced a $10 billion deal to acquire the biotech firm, which specializes in treatments for lung diseases.</li>
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 0.1% on Wednesday.
Shares of Verona Pharma plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNA#NASDAQ">VRNA</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after Merck <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/07/46317822/merck-strikes-10-billion-deal-for-verona-secures-first-in-class-copd-drug">announced it will acquire the company in a $10 billion deal.</a>
Merck &amp; Co. agreed on Wednesday to acquire Verona Pharma for $107 per American Depository Share (ADS) for a total transaction value of approximately $10 billion. Each ADS represents eight ordinary shares of Verona Pharma.
Verona Pharma shares jumped 20.6% to $104.81 on Wednesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Scage Future (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCAG#NASDAQ">SCAG</a>) jumped 55.4% to $6.53.</li>
<li>ProKidney Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROK#NASDAQ">PROK</a>) gained 47.1% to $5.49, continuing its climb of over 500% during regular trading on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Akso Health Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AHG#NASDAQ">AHG</a>) rose 47% to $1.9200.</li>
<li>Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYTM#NASDAQ">RYTM</a>) gained 25.8% to $82.00 after the company announced topline results from its Phase 2 trial for Bivamelagon.</li>
<li>Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) gained 20.4% to $1.7101. Plug Power announced Wednesday it has renewed and expanded a multi-year hydrogen supply agreement with a longtime U.S.-based industrial gas partner, extending their collaboration through 2030.</li>
<li>The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) rose 16.8% to $12.94 after Bloomberg reported the company is exploring options amid takeover interest.</li>
<li>Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>) gained 15.2% to $27.98 after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight and raised its price target from $18 to $33.</li>
<li>Precigen, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGEN#NASDAQ">PGEN</a>) rose 15.2% to $1.96.</li>
<li>First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AG#NYSE">AG</a>) jumped 8.1% to $8.64. First Majestic produced 7.9 million AgEq ounces in the second quarter and raised its full-year outlook to 32.6 million on 76% surge in silver and strong gold output.</li>
<li>Grifols, S.A. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRFS#NASDAQ">GRFS</a>) gained 7.7% to $9.69.</li>
<li>Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTSR#NASDAQ">MTSR</a>) rose 7.7% to $32.50.</li>
<li>Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGND#NASDAQ">LGND</a>) gained 7.6% to $123.94.</li>
<li>GeneDx Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WGS#NASDAQ">WGS</a>) rose 7.2% to $91.38. Piper Sandler analyst David Westenberg initiated coverage on GeneDx Holdings with an Overweight rating and announced a price target of $110.</li>
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AES shares are trading higher after Bloomberg reported the company is exploring options amid takeover interest.

Shares of The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) rose sharply in pre-market trading following reports the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AES">has received takeover interest.</a>
AES is exploring options including a potential sale as multiple large investment firms have expressed interest in acquiring the company, according to Bloomberg.
AES shares jumped 10.2% to $12.20 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving in pre-market trading.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
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<li>Scage Future (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCAG#NASDAQ">SCAG</a>) surged 207.6% to $12.92 in pre-market trading after gaining over 10% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>SOBR Safe, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) climbed 57.7% to $5.31 in pre-market trading after the company announced it has been granted European patent number EP4171362.</li>
<li>Calidi Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLDI#NYSE">CLDI</a>) rose 52% to $0.5150 in pre-market trading. The stock's after-hours surge comes on the heels of a development in the healthcare sector. Calidi Biotherapeutics has been making headlines for its innovative approaches to cancer treatment. On Tuesday, it was reported that 12 health care stocks, including Calidi Biotherapeutics, were experiencing movement in the after-market session.</li>
<li>Basel Medical Group Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMGL#NASDAQ">BMGL</a>) jumped 29.1% to $2.35 in pre-market trading after falling 5% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>ProKidney Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PROK#NASDAQ">PROK</a>) gained 21.6% to $4.54 in pre-market trading. ProKidney shares jumped 515% on Tuesday after the company reported statistically and clinically significant topline results from its Phase 2 REGEN-007 trial evaluating Rilparencel in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.</li>
<li>Verona Pharma plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNA#NASDAQ">VRNA</a>) gained 18.4% to $102.82 in pre-market trading following a 5% decline on Tuesday. </li>
<li>Birks Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BGI#NYSE">BGI</a>) gained 17.4% to $1.06 in pre-market trading. Birks Group completed the acquisition of the Watch and Jewellery Business of European Boutique and related debt financing amendments.</li>
<li>SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBET#NASDAQ">SBET</a>) gained 14.4% to $18.62 in pre-market trading. SharpLink Gaming shares jumped 29% on Tuesday after the company announced it acquired an additional 7,689 ETH for the week of June 28 through July 4, 2025</li>
<li>GameSquare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAME#NASDAQ">GAME</a>) gained 13.7% to $1.75 in pre-market trading after a $100 million Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) investment announcement spurred a 58% rally on Tuesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
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<li>RxSight, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RXST#NASDAQ">RXST</a>) dipped 37.6% to $7.98 in pre-market trading after the company cut its 2025 revenue guidance from $160M–$175M to $120M–$130M.</li>
<li>Wag! Group Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PET#NASDAQ">PET</a>) shares tumbled 27.3% to $0.1850 in pre-market trading after gaining over 27% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Aehr Test Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEHR#NASDAQ">AEHR</a>) fell 20.3% to $12.07 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results.</li>
<li>Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVTL#NASDAQ">EVTL</a>) dipped 18.2% to $5.67 in pre-market trading after the company announced a $60 million offering.</li>
<li>WPP plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPP#NYSE">WPP</a>) fell 16.2% to $30.01 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>LakeShore Biopharma Co., Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSB#NASDAQ">LSB</a>) fell 13.1% to $1.20 in pre-market trading. LakeShore Biopharma shares jumped over 40% on Tuesday after the company announced a $15 million private placement financing.</li>
<li>CURRENC Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURR#NASDAQ">CURR</a>) declined 10.4% to $1.89 in pre-market trading after gaining 6% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Penguin Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENG#NASDAQ">PENG</a>) declined 6.3% to $19.89 in pre-market trading. Penguin Solutions reported upbeat earnings for the third quarter, while sales missed estimates. The company raised its FY2025 earnings guidance, but narrowed its sales forecast</li>
<li>Bit Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTBT#NASDAQ">BTBT</a>) shares fell 5% to $3.56 in pre-market trading after gaining 7% on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) fell 4.2% to $39.24 in pre-market trading after declining around 4% on Tuesday.</li>
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Shares of power company AES Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) are surging in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session following reports the company has received <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/m-a">takeover interest</a>.
What To Know: AES is exploring options including a potential sale as multiple large investment firms have expressed interest in acquiring the company, according to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-08/power-firm-aes-explores-options-amid-takeover-interest?embedded-checkout=true">Bloomberg</a>. 
Potential buyers include several major private equity firms and infrastructure investors who are interested after the stock was cut in half over the past two years and has declined approximately 13% year-to-date. 
AES operates a group of renewable power assets and has signed deals to provide renewable power to multiple tech giants.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy AES Stock</h1>
By now you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for AES, be it to purchase shares or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading — either way, it allows you to profit from the share price decline.
AES Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/aes">AES shares</a> were up 13.73% at $11.07 in extended trading Tuesday at last check, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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AES Stock Is Soaring After The Bell: Here's Why

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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
Benzinga readers can review the latest analyst takes on their favorite stocks by visiting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Traders can sort through Benzinga's extensive database of analyst ratings, including <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">by analyst accuracy</a>.
Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the utilities sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.87%</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst Gary Hovis downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and slashed the price target from $10 to $9 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 1, AES announced it has reaffirmed 2025 guidance and long-term growth rate targets.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AES <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0624">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Portland General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POR#NYSE">POR</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.11%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Nicholas Campanella maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $48 to $45 on April 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $46 to $44 on April 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 25, Portland Gen Electric posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest POR <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0624">news </a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.13%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and lowered the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ross Fowler reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $37 on Sept. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 9, Avista reached all-party, all issues settlement in Idaho general rate cases.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0624">AVA news</a> </li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Utilities Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) today announced that it has completed construction of the 1,000 MW Bellefield 1 project, under a 15-year contract with Amazon. Bellefield is a two-phase project, with each phase including 500 MW of solar and 500 MW of four-hour battery-based energy storage, for a total of 2,000 MW of installed capacity. Once&nbsp;completed, the 2,000 MW&nbsp;Bellefield project is expected to be the largest solar-plus-storage facility in the United States.&nbsp;
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.43%</li>
<li>Argus Research analyst Gary Hovis downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and cut the price target from $10 to $9 on May 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 1, AES reaffirmed its 2025 guidance and long-term growth rate targets.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AES <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0610">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Avista Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVA#NYSE">AVA</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.25%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $40 to $39 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Ross Fowler reinstated an Underperform rating with a price target of $37 on Sept. 12, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 9, Avista reached all-party, all issues settlement in Idaho general rate cases.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest AVA <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0610">news </a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Black Hills Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKH#NYSE">BKH</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.71%</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel maintained a Sector Perform rating and cut the price target from $67 to $66 on Feb. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Sarah Akers maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $61 to $64 on Aug. 2, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 7, Black Hills posted mixed results for the first quarter.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest BKH <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register?utm_adType=bzprocontent&amp;utm_campaign=14daytrial&amp;utm_ad=0610">news </a></li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Utilities Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

Trading in the AES Corp&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is quiet on Tuesday. This comes after last week's sell-off of more than 20%. But a reversal may have started on Friday. There is a good chance the selling ended.
The stock is oversold at support and it formed a bullish engulfing pattern on the chart. These dynamics may result in a rally. This is why we have made it our Stock of the Day.
Oversold means there has been aggressive and emotional selling. The stock has been pushed below what would be its typical or usual trading range.
This will draw buyers into the market. Many trading strategies and styles are built on the concept of reversion to the mean. These buyers will be anticipating a reversal or move higher. Their buying may become a self-fulfilling prophecy and push up the price.
AES is also close to a support level.
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If a stock is trending lower, there are more shares for sale than there are to be bought. At a support level, the dynamic changes. There is enough demand to absorb all of the supply and the price stops heading lower.
Sometimes, stocks reverse and rally after they reach a support level. As you can see on the chart, this is what happened the last two times AES dropped to around $9.70.
On Friday, a bullish engulfing pattern formed on the chart. This could signal a change of leadership from the bears to the bulls.
On Friday morning, it looked like the recent downtrend would continue. The stock opened at a lower price than it closed at on Thursday.
But by the close, the tide had turned. The buyers overpowered the sellers and pushed the price higher. The closing price on Friday was above the opening price on Thursday.
Most volume in a stock typically trades near the open or close. Trading through Thursday's opening and closing prices shows that the buyers were very aggressive. The trading range on Friday &#8220;engulfed&#8221; Thursday's range.
As AES is oversold at support and just had a reversal pattern form on the chart, this means there is a good chance the stock moves higher.
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Stock Of The Day: Has The AES Rally Started?

Argus Research analyst Gary Hovis downgrades AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) from Buy to Hold.

Downgrades

Argus Research Downgrades AES to Hold

Agreements Bolster AES' Position as the Energy Partner of Choice for Corporate Customers
ARLINGTON, Va., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) today announced that it has entered into two long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) to support Meta's data centers with 650 MW of solar projects that AES is bringing online in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market.
In addition to supporting Meta's goals, these projects will provide employment opportunities and economic benefits to communities in Texas and Kansas, creating hundreds of construction jobs and contributing millions in long-term tax revenue to support local schools and counties.
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AES Corp. Enters Into Two Long-Term Power Purchase Agreements To Support Meta's Data Centers With 650 MW Of Solar Projects In Texas And Kansas

The AES Corporation shares are trading lower after Jefferies downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform.

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith downgrades AES (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) from Hold to Underperform and lowers the price target from $10 to $9.

Jefferies Downgrades AES to Underperform, Lowers Price Target to $9

AES's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) short percent of float has risen 45.35% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 40.69 million shares sold short, which is 6.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AES Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747404023_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AES has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AES's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AES's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.06%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around AES?

U.S. utility stocks roared higher on Tuesday, notching fresh highs not seen since late 2024, as investors rotated toward defensive assets while Washington's trade policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s">outlook became increasingly muddled.</a>
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) climbed 1.8% during Tuesday trading, pushing the benchmark ETF to levels last seen in early December 2024. 
That gain cemented a 6.3% year-to-date advance, more of any other S&amp;P 500 sector. It outpaced technology stocks by 15 percentage points and the consumer discretionary sector by 18 percentage points.
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<th>% Change YTD</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund</td>
<td>+6.32%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>+3.50%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>+2.24%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>+1.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>+1.28%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>-0.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>-2.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>-6.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>-8.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>-11.99%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Performance as of May 6, 2025</figcaption></figure>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Utilities Take The Lead</h3>
Still, the utilities sector remains one of the least crowded trades on Wall Street. Despite its 2024 outperformance, the lack of investor interest suggests an underownership of the sector.
In a note shared this week, Bank of America's latest Equity Client Flow Trends showed that utilities were the only sector to post outflows last week when institutional and retail clients alike bought into 10 out of 11 sectors—marking the widest sector participation in 10 months.
Tuesday's rally was driven in part by Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>), which jumped 11.87%, brushing off weaker-than-expected first-quarter earnings thanks to an optimistic full-year forecast. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) gained 4.44%, ahead of its earnings release on Wednesday, while AES Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) added 2.49%.
Looking at the 2025 performance, NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>) leads the utilities sector with a 31.4% YTD gain, followed by Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>), up 25.6%, and Exelon Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>), which has surged 24.5%.
Tuesday's market backdrop was shaped by fresh uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade relations. During a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump floated the idea of renegotiating the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and claimed China is eager to return to the negotiating table due to its economic weakness.
Trump said talks with China would happen &#8220;at the right time,&#8221; adding that the U.S. was not obligated to finalize any deals.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fed Steady For Now, But All Eyes on Powell</h3>
Attention now turns to Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting, where economists broadly expect the central bank to hold interest rates steady at the 4.25%-4.5% range.
There's a 97% probability that the Fed will make no changes to policy in May, according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool. 
Yet, markets are already looking ahead to potential rate cuts. Fed futures pricing implies a 31% chance of a 25-basis-point cut in June and 78% by July. By year-end, there's an 82% chance the Fed will have delivered three rate cuts.
The post-decision press conference is expected to focus on Fed Chair Jerome Powell's response to political pressure, particularly after Trump's public calls for lower rates, which have reignited concerns about the central bank's independence.
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