AES (AES) News Today $14.59 -0.23 (-1.55%) Closing price 10/17/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$14.66 +0.06 (+0.45%) As of 10/17/2025 07:57 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is AES Down Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is AES Down Today?The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is trading lower amid a mix of regulatory and legal headwinds offset by some technical and project positives. Investors are weighing a contentious rate‑hike settlement in Indianapolis (political opposition and consumer pushback could limit near‑term rate relief) and a deadly Humphreys County plant explosion with ensuing wrongful‑death suits, against a bullish technical signal and large infrastructure plans. Positive Sentiment: Shares have passed above their 200‑day moving average, a bullish technical signal that can attract momentum buyers. AES (NYSE:AES) Shares Pass Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average Positive Sentiment: AES Indiana plans a 1,200‑megawatt substation to support a Morgan County data center — a material infrastructure build that could drive long‑term demand and contracts. AES Indiana plans 1,200‑megawatt substation Neutral Sentiment: AES says it cut the proposed rate increase roughly in half after talks with Indianapolis and major employers — lowers near‑term revenue upside but may reduce regulatory conflict. AES cuts proposed rate increase in half Neutral Sentiment: AES and the city filed a formal rate‑hike settlement with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC); the filing advances resolution but leaves open political and legal challenges. AES and the city file rate‑hike settlement with IURC Negative Sentiment: City‑county councilors have publicly condemned the proposed Indianapolis settlement, signaling sustained political resistance that could complicate implementation and prolong uncertainty. City‑County councilors condemn proposed AES settlement Negative Sentiment: Most Indianapolis councilors oppose the city's AES deal, increasing the risk of further political pushback or demands to alter terms. Most Indianapolis councilors oppose city's AES deal Negative Sentiment: Consumer advocates oppose the proposed Indiana settlement and reporting indicates electric bills would still rise under the deal — ongoing public opposition could pressure regulators and harm AES’s local reputation. Consumer advocates oppose proposed AES Indiana settlement Negative Sentiment: A fatal explosion at an AES facility in Humphreys County has led to multiple wrongful‑death actions and ongoing investigations — potential legal liability, remediation costs and operational scrutiny elevate downside risk. Wrongful death lawsuit filed after Humphreys County explosion Posted 1+ days agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. 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Bill Lee visits AES explosion site as 16 are still unaccounted for, cause remains unidentifiedOctober 13, 2025 | msn.comGov. Lee says 'there's nearly nothing' left at Hickman Co. explosives plant, as town grievesOctober 13, 2025 | msn.comHumphreys County Sheriff says 16 are dead in Hickman Co. explosion: Oct. 11 live updatesOctober 12, 2025 | msn.comAuthorities assume no survivors after explosion at Middle TN explosives company, 18 people still missingOctober 12, 2025 | msn.comThe AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Announces $0.18 Quarterly DividendOctober 11, 2025 | marketbeat.com19 missing in explosion at Hickman County plant, officials say — everything we knowOctober 11, 2025 | msn.comNo survivors found in AES explosion as investigation continues in Hickman CountyOctober 11, 2025 | msn.comTennessee explosion: 19 people remain missing as deadly blast tears through AES munitions plant; several deadOctober 11, 2025 | msn.comAES declares $0.176 dividendOctober 11, 2025 | seekingalpha.comAES Ohio utility truck overturns after crash with semi on SR 49October 11, 2025 | yahoo.comTennessee explosion: 19 people missing after deadly blast tears through AES munitions plantOctober 11, 2025 | msn.comPower restored after squirrel gets into substation: AES OhioOctober 11, 2025 | yahoo.comHow AES is considering cleaning up coal ash in IndianapolisOctober 10, 2025 | msn.comAES Announces Quarterly DividendOctober 10, 2025 | prnewswire.comThe 9 Companies I Trust With My Family's MoneyOctober 10, 2025 | seekingalpha.comWhy Is SEALSQ Stock Soaring Thursday?October 9, 2025 | benzinga.comSEALSQ Corp Reports 41% Revenue Growth Amid Strategic ExpansionOctober 9, 2025 | tipranks.comThousands left in the dark in Miami Valley power outage; down to a few hundredOctober 9, 2025 | msn.comThe AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by AnalystsOctober 9, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comThe AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesOctober 9, 2025 | marketbeat.comFed up with rate hike request, City-County Councilors want the city to buy AES IndianaOctober 8, 2025 | msn.comAES's (AES) "Sell (D+)" Rating Reiterated at Weiss RatingsOctober 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comAES (NYSE:AES) Upgraded to Hold at Evercore ISIOctober 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comEvercore ISI Group Initiates Coverage of AES (AES) with In-Line RecommendationOctober 8, 2025 | msn.com Get AES News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for AES and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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