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Alliant Energy Corp(LNT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-1.32% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$69.37
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LNT

10/28/2026: LNT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Alliant Energy is a regulated utility holding company providing essential electric and natural gas services to customers in Iowa and Wisconsin. The company's strengths lie in its stable, commission-regulated business model, which historically supports reliable dividend income for investors. Its primary investment story centers on a disciplined transition toward renewable energy, which provides consistent opportunities for rate-based infrastructure investment. However, investors must monitor regulatory outcomes, interest rate sensitivity, and the high capital requirements needed to modernize the power grid. Alliant Energy is best suited for income-focused, risk-averse investors, and key developments to monitor include rate case outcomes and progress on clean energy project deployment.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitUtilities typically offer lower growth rates compared to the broader market, focusing on stability over aggressive capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock generally displays low volatility and does not typically exhibit the rapid price surges sought by momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may appreciate the regulated asset base, but the stock is often priced relative to sector peers based on growth prospects.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company's stable business model supports a long-term, reliable, and growing dividend payout.
Low-risk investorStrong fitRegulated utilities are defensive assets, providing lower beta and reliable income for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowAs a regulated utility, LNT typically experiences lower price swings compared to the broader market.
Valuation riskMediumUtilities can become overvalued when interest rates are low and investors rotate into safe-haven dividend stocks.
Competition risk (regulatory environment)MediumRegulatory outcomes are the primary driver of earnings, and unfavorable decisions can impact profitability.
Business qualityStrongThe company benefits from a protected, regulated business model that provides long-term stability.
Dividend incomeStrongThe dividend is supported by consistent cash flows from regulated utility operations.
Execution riskMediumManaging large-scale capital infrastructure projects requires consistent operational performance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -5.04%
Avg. Invested days 38
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LNT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LNT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+17.4%) and solid profitability (net margin 18.6%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -30.1%), moderate revenue growth (+9.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.15%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LNT's financial health is supported by solid profitability, including gross margin of 40.1% and operating margin of 23.5%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is LNT's strongest growth driver at +17.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while free-cash-flow growth (-21.4%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 99.0% and approximately 99.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.15%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.64%
State Street Corp 6.78%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.50%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.55%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 4.44%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LNT generates approximately $401 of gross profit, $235 of operating income, and $-301 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -22.54% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LNT has a large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 18.16B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 22.16
1Y Target Price 74.88
Price to earnings Ratio 22.16
1Y Target Price 74.88
Volume (30-day avg) 3.0M shares
Beta 0.52
52 Weeks Range 62.41 - 78.22
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 62.41 - 78.22
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.00%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.16

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Electric UtilityGeneration, distribution, and transmission of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Iowa and Wisconsin.This is the primary engine of the company, generating reliable revenue through regulated rates.
Gas UtilityTransportation and distribution of natural gas to customers, often linked to seasonal demand for heating.Provides a secondary, stable stream of regulated income to complement electric operations.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-29
When After Market
Estimate 1.23
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 18.45%
Operating Margin (TTM) 19.05%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.45%
Return on Equity (TTM) 11.14%

Valuation

Trailing PE 22.16
Forward PE 18.98
Enterprise Value 30.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.1
Enterprise Value 30.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.76
Shares Outstanding 259.28M
Shares Floating 258.44M
Shares Outstanding 259.28M
Shares Floating 258.44M
Percent Insiders 0.15
Percent Institutions 99.05

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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