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Alliant Energy Corp(LNT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LNT
09/28/2026: LNT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Alliant Energy is a regulated utility holding company providing essential electricity and natural gas services to customers in Iowa and Wisconsin. Its primary business strengths include a stable, regulated business model that provides predictable cash flows and a clear focus on the renewable energy transition. The company's growth opportunity lies in its ongoing grid modernization and infrastructure investments, which are supported by rate recovery mechanisms. Key risks include heavy dependence on state regulatory rulings, interest rate sensitivity, and execution risks related to large capital projects. The stock is a strong fit for dividend-focused and conservative, low-risk investors, who should monitor future regulatory rate case outcomes.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | Utility stocks typically offer lower growth compared to the broader equity market. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Utility stocks are generally defensive and lack the rapid price volatility sought by momentum traders. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation is often tied to interest rates and regulatory environments rather than traditional value metrics. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company is well-regarded for its reliable dividend payments and history of increases. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Regulated utilities offer stable, lower-volatility returns suitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Low | Regulated operations insulate the stock from broader market swings compared to cyclical sectors. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Changes in interest rates can compress valuation multiples for yield-sensitive utility stocks. |
| Competition risk (Regulatory) | Medium | Regulatory environment changes could impact allowed returns on capital. |
| Business quality | Strong | The regulated monopoly structure provides a high degree of revenue predictability. |
| Dividend income | Strong | The company has a consistent history of supporting and growing its dividend payout. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Large-scale infrastructure projects require successful management to stay on budget and on schedule. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -3.77% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 16.49B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.25 | 1Y Target Price 78.04 |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.25 | 1Y Target Price 78.04 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.2M shares | Beta 0.53 | 52 Weeks Range 62.41 - 78.22 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 62.41 - 78.22 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.29% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.14 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Operations | Generation, distribution, and transmission of electricity in Iowa and Wisconsin. | This is the core, stable income source for the company. |
| Natural Gas Operations | Delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. | Provides a consistent, regulated secondary revenue stream. |
| Geography | Iowa and Wisconsin service territories. | The company's success is tied entirely to the economic health and regulatory environment of these two states. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 20.25 | Forward PE 17.45 | Enterprise Value 28.60B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.72 |
Enterprise Value 28.60B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.72 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.46 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.01 | Shares Outstanding 259.28M | Shares Floating 258.44M |
Shares Outstanding 259.28M | Shares Floating 258.44M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.15 | Percent Institutions 99.12 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Alliant Energy Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Madison, WI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1988-01-05 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Lisa M. Barton | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 2948 | Website https://www.alliantenergy.com |
Full time employees 2948 | Website https://www.alliantenergy.com | ||
Alliant Energy Corporation operates as a utility holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through IPL and WPL segments. The company's IPL segment engages primarily in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Iowa. This segment also sells electricity to wholesale customers in Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa; and generates and distributes steam for two customers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its WPL segment generates and distributes electricity, and distributes and transports natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Wisconsin; and sells electricity to wholesale customers in Wisconsin. It serves retail customers in the farming, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, chemical, packaging, and food industries, as well as wholesale customers comprising municipalities and rural electric cooperatives. In addition, the company owns and operates a short-line rail freight service in Iowa; a Mississippi River barge, rail, and truck freight terminal in Illinois; freight brokerage services; wind turbine blade recycling services; and a rail-served warehouse in Iowa. Further, it holds interests in a natural gas-fired electric generating unit near Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; and a wind farm located in Oklahoma. The company was formerly known as Interstate Energy Corp. and changed its name to Alliant Energy Corporation in May 1999. Alliant Energy Corporation is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
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