ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LNT • US0188021085

72.34 USD
+0.89 (+1.25%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
72.33 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Pre-Market: 3/2/2026, 4:33:19 AM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LNT. LNT was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. While LNT has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. LNT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LNT was profitable.
  • In the past year LNT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LNT has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LNT had a positive operating cash flow.
LNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLNT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.24%, LNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.04%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.53%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LNT underperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNT is in line with the industry average of 4.56%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.24%
ROE 11.04%
ROIC 3.53%
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)3.31%
ROE(3y)10.42%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)3.67%
ROIC(5y)3.73%
LNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • LNT's Profit Margin of 18.57% is amongst the best of the industry. LNT outperforms 93.48% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 23.52%, LNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 94.00%, LNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNT has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.52%
PM (TTM) 18.57%
GM 94%
OM growth 3Y2.11%
OM growth 5Y1.64%
PM growth 3Y4.41%
PM growth 5Y0.65%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
LNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • LNT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • LNT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • LNT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has a worse debt to assets ratio.
LNT Yearly Shares OutstandingLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
LNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLNT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.16, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • LNT has a better Altman-Z score (1.16) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
  • LNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.51. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of LNT (1.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.51
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.16
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC6.64%
LNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLNT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LNT has a Current ratio (0.80) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • LNT has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that LNT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LNT has a Quick ratio of 0.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNT outperforms 52.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.66
LNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLNT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.62% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
  • LNT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.57%.
  • LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.62%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.23%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.74% on average over the next years.
  • LNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.08%
EPS Next 2Y7.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.74%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLNT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
LNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLNT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNT.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.39% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • LNT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.07.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.92, the valuation of LNT can be described as rather expensive.
  • LNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LNT is more expensive than 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.4
Fwd PE 20.92
LNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLNT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LNT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LNT is more expensive than 71.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.06
LNT Per share dataLNT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LNT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of LNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y7.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%, LNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.16, LNT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LNT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LNT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.89%.
  • LNT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • LNT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
LNT Yearly Dividends per shareLNT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 64.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of LNT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP64.32%
EPS Next 2Y7.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
LNT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLNT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M -1B
LNT Dividend Payout.LNT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LNT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ALLIANT ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:LNT (2/27/2026, 8:15:52 PM)

Premarket: 72.33 -0.01 (-0.01%)

72.34

+0.89 (+1.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners87.97%
Inst Owner Change5.08%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change9.65%
Market Cap18.59B
Revenue(TTM)4.36B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target75.75 (4.71%)
Short Float %8.21%
Short Ratio9.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3%
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP64.32%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date01-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.85%
Max EPS beat(2)1.6%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.85%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.02%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.24%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)21.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)47.02%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)16.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)47.02%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.67%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.72%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.23%
PT rev (1m)2.59%
PT rev (3m)4.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.4
Fwd PE 20.92
P/S 4.26
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.91
P/B 2.54
P/tB 2.54
EV/EBITDA 16.06
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)-5.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.55
OCFY6.29%
SpS16.97
BVpS28.53
TBVpS28.53
PEG (NY)3.16
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number45.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.24%
ROE 11.04%
ROCE 4.49%
ROIC 3.53%
ROICexc 3.62%
ROICexgc 3.62%
OM 23.52%
PM (TTM) 18.57%
GM 94%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.2%
ROA(5y)3.31%
ROE(3y)10.42%
ROE(5y)10.64%
ROIC(3y)3.67%
ROIC(5y)3.73%
ROICexc(3y)3.71%
ROICexc(5y)3.76%
ROICexgc(3y)3.71%
ROICexgc(5y)3.76%
ROCE(3y)4.73%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.15%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.7%
OM growth 3Y2.11%
OM growth 5Y1.64%
PM growth 3Y4.41%
PM growth 5Y0.65%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.51
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.9
Cap/Depr 293.5%
Cap/Sales 56.91%
Interest Coverage 2.05
Cash Conversion 62.45%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 1.16
F-Score5
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)286.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)245.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)53.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)44.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.62%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
EPS Next Y7.08%
EPS Next 2Y7.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y7.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.23%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
EBIT growth 1Y8.46%
EBIT growth 3Y3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y6.73%
EBIT Next Year83.04%
EBIT Next 3Y31.79%
EBIT Next 5Y25.6%
FCF growth 1Y-21.44%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.17%
OCF growth 3Y33.99%
OCF growth 5Y18.47%

ALLIANT ENERGY CORP / LNT FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LNT.


What is the valuation status of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for ALLIANT ENERGY CORP?

ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?

The financial health rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is 1 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is expected to grow by 7.08% in the next year.