ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LNT • US0188021085

71.01 USD
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At close: Feb 20, 2026
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Overall LNT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LNT against 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. LNT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. LNT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. LNT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LNT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • LNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • LNT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years LNT 4 years 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 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.32%, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.19%, LNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.67%, LNT is doing worse than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNT is in line with the industry average of 4.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.32%
ROE 11.19%
ROIC 3.67%
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)10.52%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
LNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLNT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LNT (19.13%) is better than 95.65% of its industry peers.
  • LNT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • LNT has a better Operating Margin (24.56%) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 94.13%, LNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LNT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.56%
PM (TTM) 19.13%
GM 94.13%
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y2.19%
PM growth 3Y-1.18%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
LNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLNT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
LNT Yearly Shares OutstandingLNT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.17, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.17, LNT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48 is on the high side and indicates that LNT has dependencies on debt financing.
  • LNT has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.48
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.17
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.81%
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 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • LNT has a Current Ratio of 0.83. 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 Current ratio (0.83) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • LNT has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. 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 (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.7
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • LNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.62%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.94% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.62%
EPS 3Y4.88%
EPS 5Y5.94%
EPS Q2Q%3.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.02%

3.2 Future

  • LNT is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.74% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.98, the valuation of LNT can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, LNT is valued at the same level.
  • LNT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.53.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. LNT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.98
Fwd PE 20.53
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 15.4
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of LNT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)3.7
EPS Next 2Y7.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • LNT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.87.
  • LNT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.06%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LNT is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.44%!
  • LNT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • LNT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
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

  • LNT pays out 62.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of LNT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.84%
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 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 (2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 71.01 0 (0%)

71.01

+1 (+1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners87.97%
Inst Owner Change5.06%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap18.25B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)818.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target74.17 (4.45%)
Short Float %8.21%
Short Ratio9.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.06%
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
DP62.84%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date01-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.85%
Max EPS beat(2)5.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.65%
Max EPS beat(4)24.83%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.93%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.44%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.26%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.24%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.34%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.9%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.98%
PT rev (1m)0.45%
PT rev (3m)2.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-21.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.98
Fwd PE 20.53
P/S 4.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.82
P/B 2.5
P/tB 2.5
EV/EBITDA 15.4
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)-4.93
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.49
OCFY6.32%
SpS16.63
BVpS28.43
TBVpS28.43
PEG (NY)3.1
PEG (5Y)3.7
Graham Number45.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.32%
ROE 11.19%
ROCE 4.69%
ROIC 3.67%
ROICexc 3.8%
ROICexgc 3.8%
OM 24.56%
PM (TTM) 19.13%
GM 94.13%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.25%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)10.39%
ROE(5y)10.52%
ROIC(3y)3.82%
ROIC(5y)3.72%
ROICexc(3y)3.83%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)3.83%
ROICexgc(5y)3.73%
ROCE(3y)4.97%
ROCE(5y)4.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.32%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.32%
OM growth 3Y3.12%
OM growth 5Y2.19%
PM growth 3Y-1.18%
PM growth 5Y2.56%
GM growth 3Y0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.1%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.48
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 5.76
Cap/Depr 290.87%
Cap/Sales 56.61%
Interest Coverage 2.18
Cash Conversion 61.32%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.7
Altman-Z 1.17
F-Score4
WACC6.81%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)257.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)229.23%
Cap/Sales(3y)45.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)40.53%
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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year5.32%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y6.66%
Revenue Next 5Y8.52%
EBIT growth 1Y15.64%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year70.83%
EBIT Next 3Y26.77%
EBIT Next 5Y21.9%
FCF growth 1Y-15.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y85.23%
OCF growth 3Y26.1%
OCF growth 5Y12.06%

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 6 / 10.


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

The financial health rating of ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) is 2 / 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.