AES monthly performance report
View AES's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
AES monthly report
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Key takeaways
- AES Corporation (AES) closed September 2026 at $14.83, up 0.61% for the month and +14.52% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AES is +3.42%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($14.62), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AES has underperformed the S&P 500 by −84.87%, with a relative strength index reading of 50.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
AES Corporation ended September 2026 at $14.83, posting a monthly return of +0.61%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.31%.
The current quarter stands at +1.16% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($14.62).
Year-to-date, AES is +3.42% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −8.28%. The stock is currently −15.98% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −55.76%.
| Period | AES | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.13% | −0.12% | −0.02% |
| 1 Week | +0.27% | −0.34% | +0.61% |
| 1 Month | +0.61% | −0.70% | +1.31% |
| 3 Months | +1.02% | +2.80% | −1.78% |
| 6 Months | +4.29% | +13.85% | −9.56% |
| YTD | +3.42% | +11.70% | −8.28% |
| 12 Months | +14.52% | +15.01% | −0.50% |
| 3 Years | −13.17% | +71.69% | −84.87% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2025 | +25.00% |
| #2 | May 2024 | +20.61% |
| #3 | Mar 2024 | +17.96% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +17.95% |
| #5 | Sep 2024 | +17.10% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2024 | −20.92% |
| #2 | Apr 2025 | −19.48% |
| #3 | Jun 2024 | −18.62% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −18.46% |
| #5 | Oct 2024 | −17.80% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −15.30% |
| Q3 2025 | +25.10% |
| Q4 2025 | +8.97% |
| Q1 2026 | −1.74% |
| Q2 2026 | +4.05% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +1.16% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −33.07% |
| 2024 | −33.14% |
| 2025 | +11.42% |
| 2026 | +3.42% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $17.65 (2026-02-27) |
| 52-Week Low | $12.33 (2025-09-17) |
| Current Price | $14.83 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $14.62 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.46% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −55.76% (2025-05-22) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −15.98% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 50.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −84.87% |
| RS Peak | 108.2 (May 2024) |
| RS Trough | 42.3 (Feb 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AES's return for this report period?
AES returned +0.61% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has AES outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AES: +3.42% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is AES's 12-month return?
+14.52% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AES above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.46% versus 200DMA ($14.62).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−55.76% on 2025-05-22.