The AES Corporation (AES) Shares Outstanding: 0.71
Is The AES Corporation’s shares outstanding high or low?
The AES Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.71 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.68, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.66–0.71).
0.46% above its 12-month average of 0.71.
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AES Shares Outstanding Metrics
SHARES OUTSTANDING
0.71
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM
0.71
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y
0.69
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y
0.68
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y
0.67
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y
0.70
SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y
0.69
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.46%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+3.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.71%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+5.77%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+2.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+3.21%
Share Structure
Shares Outstanding
712.00M
Float Shares
N/A
Stock Price
$14.62
Market Cap
$10.4B
Annual Shares Outstanding History
| Year | Weighted Average Shares | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 712.00M | +0.93% |
| 2024 | 705.46M | +5.45% |
| 2023 | 669.00M | +0.47% |
| 2022 | 665.85M | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 670.49M | +2.03% |
| 2020 | 657.14M | -1.48% |
| 2019 | 667.00M | +0.91% |
| 2018 | 660.99M | +0.15% |
| 2017 | 660.00M | +0.46% |
| 2016 | 656.98M | -3.39% |
| 2015 | 680.00M | -5.38% |
| 2014 | 718.69M | -3.27% |
| 2013 | 743.00M | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 755.00M | -2.96% |
| 2011 | 778.00M | +1.17% |
| 2010 | 769.00M | +15.29% |
| 2009 | 667.00M | -0.30% |
| 2008 | 669.00M | +0.15% |
| 2007 | 668.00M | +1.06% |
| 2006 | 661.00M | +1.07% |
| 2005 | 654.00M | +2.46% |
| 2004 | 638.30M | +10.15% |
| 2003 | 579.49M | +22.12% |
| 2002 | 474.53M | -9.82% |
| 2001 | 526.19M | +16.49% |
| 2000 | 451.70M | +18.87% |
| 1999 | 380.00M | +6.91% |
| 1998 | 355.43M | +7.59% |
| 1997 | 330.36M | +11.00% |
| 1996 | 297.62M | - |
Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price
Key concepts:
- Float shares: Shares available for public trading
- Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
- Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
- Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap
The AES Corporation Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition
Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The AES Corporation Shares Outstanding FAQ
- What is the shares outstanding for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The shares outstanding for AES stock is 0.71.
- Is The AES Corporation's shares outstanding high or low?
- The AES Corporation's shares outstanding of 0.71 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.68, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.66–0.71).
- What is the TTM average shares outstanding for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The TTM average shares outstanding for AES stock is 0.71.
- What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 3Y average shares outstanding for AES stock is 0.69.
- What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 5Y average shares outstanding for AES stock is 0.68.
- What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 10Y average shares outstanding for AES stock is 0.67.
- What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 15Y average shares outstanding for AES stock is 0.70.
- What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for The AES Corporation (AES)?
- The 20Y average shares outstanding for AES stock is 0.69.
The AES Corporation Shares Outstanding History
| DATE | SHARES OUTSTANDING |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.47 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.38 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.33 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.30 |
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About The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation operates as an international enterprise primarily focused on electricity generation and distribution. Its activities involve both the ownership and management of power plants, producing and supplying electricity to a diverse clientele that includes other utility companies, large industrial consumers, and various intermediate purchasers. Beyond generation, AES also functions as a utility provider, managing infrastructure to either produce or acquire, then transmit, distribute, and ultimately sell power directly to end-users across residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental sectors. The company is also an active participant in the wholesale electricity market. For power production, AES utilizes a broad spectrum of energy sources and advanced technologies. This includes conventional fuels like coal and natural gas, as well as a significant commitment to renewables such as hydroelectric, wind, solar, and biomass. Its renewable portfolio further incorporates energy storage solutions and landfill gas. With an operational generation capacity of approximately 31,459 megawatts, the company maintains a substantial global presence, conducting business in the United States, Puerto Rico, various nations across Central and South America (including El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico), the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1981, the company was initially named Applied Energy Services, Inc., before officially rebranding to The AES Corporation in April 2000. Its corporate headquarters are located in Arlington, Virginia.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- Andres Ricardo Gluski Weilert