As previously reported, Argus analyst Gary Hovis upgraded AES to Buy with a price target of $20, saying the company is now better positioned to generate "more consistent" earnings and dividend growth while trading at a "reasonable" valuation. The analyst cites the company's "efficient" gas-fired generating units, a favorable regulatory environment at its U.S. operations, as well as low-cost financing for its construction program and infrastructure upgrade schedule. Hovis is also positive on AES's growing cash flow as well as its increasing wholesale and industrial customer count.