ALLIANT ENERGY CORP (LNT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LNT • US0188021085

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This LNT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LNT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LNT was profitable.
  • LNT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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

  • LNT has a Return On Assets of 3.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNT outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.04%, LNT is doing good in 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.
  • LNT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.67%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.49%.
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 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 23.52%, LNT is in the better half of 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.
  • LNT's Gross Margin of 94.00% is amongst the best of the industry. LNT outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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. LNT Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LNT remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • LNT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LNT is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.15, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • LNT has a better Altman-Z score (1.15) than 71.74% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.51 is on the high side and indicates that LNT has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.51, LNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.51
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.15
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.84%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.80, LNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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's Quick ratio of 0.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 56.52% 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. LNT Growth Analysis

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.
  • The Revenue has grown by 9.57% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • LNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.00% yearly.
  • LNT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y7.68%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.52%
Revenue Next 3Y6.61%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue 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. LNT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.27, the valuation of LNT can be described as rather expensive.
  • 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. LNT is around the same levels.
  • LNT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.86.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.28), we can say LNT is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.27
Fwd PE 19.86
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

  • 76.09% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.92
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)2.99
PEG (5Y)3.58
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y7.68%

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5. LNT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, LNT has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, 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 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)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.
  • LNT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP64.32%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y7.68%
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

LNT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

ALLIANT ENERGY CORP

NASDAQ:LNT (3/20/2026, 8:06:14 PM)

After market: 68.71 0 (0%)

68.71

-2.61 (-3.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners91.4%
Inst Owner Change5.1%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change9.65%
Market Cap17.67B
Revenue(TTM)4.36B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target75.75 (10.25%)
Short Float %7.92%
Short Ratio7.41
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)2.13%
PT rev (3m)2.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.27
Fwd PE 19.86
P/S 4.05
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.11
P/B 2.41
P/tB 2.41
EV/EBITDA 15.92
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.7%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)-5.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.55
OCFY6.62%
SpS16.97
BVpS28.52
TBVpS28.52
PEG (NY)2.99
PEG (5Y)3.58
Graham Number45.53
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 1.15
F-Score5
WACC6.84%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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 Y7.1%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y7.68%
EPS Next 5Y8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.57%
Revenue growth 3Y1.23%
Revenue growth 5Y5.01%
Sales Q2Q%9.02%
Revenue Next Year6.54%
Revenue Next 2Y6.52%
Revenue Next 3Y6.61%
Revenue Next 5Y8.27%
EBIT growth 1Y8.46%
EBIT growth 3Y3.37%
EBIT growth 5Y6.73%
EBIT Next Year83.83%
EBIT Next 3Y31.94%
EBIT Next 5Y25.45%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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


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


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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 7.1% in the next year.