AES

In March 2026, a buyout was agreed upon at $15.00 per share by a private equity consortium, representing a 35.5% premium. The company reported strong Q1 2026 results. AES's stock gained 5.3% in the week leading up to January 3, 2026, contributing to a 19% one-year return. In February 2026, the stock rose approximately 8%, reaching a new 52-week high, supported by analyst upgrades. AES Andes abandoned a planned green hydrogen and ammonia project in Chile, redirecting capital. AES disclosed an expected pre-tax impairment charge related to its Maritza coal-fired power plant in Bulgaria and announced quarterly dividends.