When did AES join the S&P 500?

AES Corporation joined the S&P 500 index on 1998-10-02.

What sector is AES in?

AES is in the Utilities sector, Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders industry.

AES — AES Corporation

Name: AES Institutional Holdings (13F) — 2026Q1
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Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders · Utilities

AES Corporation provides power generation and utility services through its renewable and thermal power generation facilities and distribution operations. It operates through the following segments: the US and Utility Strategic Business Unit (SBU), South America SBU, MCAC SBU, and Eurasia SBU. The US and Utility SBU segment includes operations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and El Salvador. The South America SBU covers Chile, Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. The MCAC SBU refers to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The Eurasia SBU handles operations in Europe and Asia.

Industry Peers

NRG

Sector Peers

AEE AEP ATO AWK CEG CMS CNP D DTE DUK

Key Facts

Status	Active
Sector	Utilities
Industry	Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
Joined	1998-10-02
Tenure	27 yrs

S&P 500 Timeline

1998-10-02Joined S&P 500

Institutional Holdings (13F)

2 institutions hold AES, totaling 645K shares ($1M) · As of 2026Q1

Rank	Institution	Shares	Value
1	BARCLAYS PLC	16K	$1M
2	HRT FINANCIAL LP	628K	$8849

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Data source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · SEC EDGAR 13F · Updated 2026-07-10