AES Corp vs American Express Co — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.72 (market cap $10.51B), while American Express Co trades at $341 (market cap $228.84B). The key difference: American Express Co is far larger — about 21.8× AES Corp's market cap, and AES Corp pays the higher dividend (4.78%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | AXP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.51B | $228.84B |
Sector | Utilities | Financials |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $384.82 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $292.27 |
Enterprise Value | $40.77B | — |
Dividend Yield | 4.78% | 1.12% |
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AES is a global power company operating across 14 countries and 4 continents. Its current generation portfolio as of year-end 2021 consists of over 31 gigawatts of generation, with the generation mix composed of renewables (43%), gas (32%), coal (23%), and oil (2%). The company has 3.5 gigawatts of generation under construction. AES has majority ownership and operates six electric utilities distributing power to 2.6 million customers.
Read more on AES →American Express Company is a global payment and travel company. The Company's principal products and services are charge and credit payment card products and travel-related services offered to consumers and businesses around the world.
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