AES Corp vs Eaton Corporation plc — how do they compare? AES Corp trades at $14.7 (market cap $10.49B), while Eaton Corporation plc trades at $463.3 (market cap $172.82B). The key difference: Eaton Corporation plc is far larger — about 16.5× AES Corp's market cap, and AES Corp pays the higher dividend (4.79%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AES | ETN | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $10.49B | $172.82B |
Sector | Utilities | Technology |
52-Week High | $17.28 | $459.29 |
52-Week Low | $12.51 | $315.82 |
Enterprise Value | $40.75B | $193.45B |
Dividend Yield | 4.79% | 0.99% |
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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 →Eaton is a global power management company providing energy-efficient solutions for electrical, aerospace, and industrial sectors. It focuses on improving sustainability through intelligent power technology.
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