- AES Corp (AES, Financial) leads in short interest within the utilities sector, highlighting potential investor caution.
- Wall Street's one-year price target for AES Corp suggests a potential upside, indicating investor optimism despite short interest.
- GuruFocus estimates a substantial upside for AES Corp, showcasing it as an attractive option for value-oriented investors.
In April, AES Corp (AES) emerged as the utilities sector frontrunner in terms of short interest, with a notable 5.74% of its shares being floated short. This level of short interest reflects a significant degree of skepticism or hedging among investors.
Utilities Sector Dynamics
Contrastingly, Sempra (SRE) recorded the lowest short interest, at just 1.14%, suggesting a stronger investor confidence or lesser volatility as compared to AES. The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) added a layer of optimism by outperforming the broader market, achieving a 7.40% rise year-to-date, showcasing the sector's resilience.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
According to projections from 11 analysts, the average one-year target price for The AES Corp (AES, Financial) sits at $13.93. These estimates span a high of $23.00 and a low of $7.00, implying a potential upside of 12.78% from the current trading price of $12.35. For a detailed exploration of these projections, visit the The AES Corp (AES) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations & Value Estimations
The consensus among 15 brokerage firms for AES's outlook lands on an average recommendation score of 2.3, translating to an "Outperform" status. This scoring system ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell), indicating mild optimism toward the stock's performance.
Further enhancing the investment appeal, GuruFocus has evaluated the estimated GF Value for AES Corp at $18.59 in one year's time, suggesting a significant upside of 50.53% from the current price. This valuation metric is derived from historical trading multiples, past growth, and projected future performance. For more comprehensive insight, refer to the The AES Corp (AES, Financial) Summary page.
