AES: A High-Yield Dividend Stock for Portfolio Stability

AES, a utility stock with a 5.1% annual dividend yield, reported a 30.6% rise in diluted EPS in Q3 2025 due to new renewable projects and updated rates at its Indiana and Ohio utilities. The company's stock has risen 8% YTD, and its forward P/E ratio is 6.31x, lower than the sector's 19.46x, making the shares appear affordable. AES's financial results back up its story, with net income reaching $517 million, up $302 million from last year, and adjusted EBITDA climbing to $830 million.