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Alliant Energy Corp(LNT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$67.51
10/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LNT

10/14/2026: 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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitUtility stocks typically offer lower growth compared to the broader equity market.
Momentum investorWeak fitUtility stocks are generally defensive and lack the rapid price volatility sought by momentum traders.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to interest rates and regulatory environments rather than traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company is well-regarded for its reliable dividend payments and history of increases.
Low-risk investorStrong fitRegulated utilities offer stable, lower-volatility returns suitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityLowRegulated operations insulate the stock from broader market swings compared to cyclical sectors.
Valuation riskMediumChanges in interest rates can compress valuation multiples for yield-sensitive utility stocks.
Competition risk (Regulatory)MediumRegulatory environment changes could impact allowed returns on capital.
Business qualityStrongThe regulated monopoly structure provides a high degree of revenue predictability.
Dividend incomeStrongThe company has a consistent history of supporting and growing its dividend payout.
Execution riskMediumLarge-scale infrastructure projects require successful management to stay on budget and on schedule.

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 -3.77%
Avg. Invested days 42
Today’s Advisory PASS
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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, and weak price momentum.

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 99.1% 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 17.36B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.99
1Y Target Price 76.54
Price to earnings Ratio 20.99
1Y Target Price 76.54
Volume (30-day avg) 2.7M shares
Beta 0.52
52 Weeks Range 62.41 - 78.22
Updated Date 10/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 62.41 - 78.22
Updated Date 10/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.14%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.19

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Electric OperationsGeneration, distribution, and transmission of electricity in Iowa and Wisconsin.This is the core, stable income source for the company.
Natural Gas OperationsDelivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.Provides a consistent, regulated secondary revenue stream.
GeographyIowa 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

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Valuation

Trailing PE 20.99
Forward PE 17.45
Enterprise Value 28.60B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.92
Enterprise Value 28.60B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.92
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 99.07

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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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)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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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)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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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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