5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Sculptor Capital

4. The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 47
Dividend Yield as of February 4: 2.90%
Sculptor Capital’s Stake Value: $22,088,000

In Q3 2021, The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) experienced a positive hedge fund sentiment, as 47 hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey held stakes in the company, up from 39 in the preceding quarter. These stakes hold a consolidated value of over $1.48 billion.

On December 3, 2021, The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend at $0.158 per share. The stock’s dividend yield stands at 2.90%. In January, Morgan Stanley boosted its price target on The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) to $32, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares.

Sculptor Capital started investing in The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) during the second quarter of 2021, with a $9 million worth of stake. In Q3 2021, the hedge fund increased its position in the company significantly by 182% and held shares worth over $22 million. The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) accounted for 0.18% of the hedge fund’s 13F portfolio.