AES AES CapEx
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by AES in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
The official record: AES’s 10-Q, filed May 5, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is AES's capex?
- AES (AES) reported capex of $1.77B in Q1 2026.
- How has AES's capex changed year-over-year?
- AES's capex increased by 40.8% year-over-year, from $1.25B to $1.77B.
- What is the long-term trend for AES's capex?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), AES's capex has grown at a 29.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.12B to $5.93B.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on long-term assets like infrastructure and equipment.
- How do you interpret capex?
- High levels indicate significant investment in future growth or asset maintenance, while low levels may suggest reduced capital intensity or deferred maintenance.
- How does capex compare across companies?
- High capital intensity is standard for utility companies; peers are often compared based on the ratio of CapEx to revenue.