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.
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.
- LNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LNT has a better Return On Assets (3.24%) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
- LNT has a better Return On Equity (11.04%) than 63.04% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.53%, 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 4.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 has a better Gross Margin (94.00%) than 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LNT has more shares outstanding
- LNT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 Altman-Z score of 1.15. This is in the better half of the industry: LNT outperforms 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.51, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC6.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- LNT has a Current 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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.80, LNT is in line with its industry, 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNT outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. LNT Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.62% over the past year.
- LNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.57% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.01% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
4. LNT Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNT.
- 67.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- LNT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.04, the valuation of LNT can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than 67.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, LNT is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.09% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
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)3.17
PEG (5Y)3.79
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y7.68%
5. LNT Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%, LNT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- 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 1.82, LNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- LNT pays out 64.32% of its income as dividend. 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
72.79
+1.22 (+1.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/amc
Inst Owners91.4%
Inst Owner Change5.1%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change9.65%
Market Cap18.72B
Revenue(TTM)4.36B
Net Income(TTM)810.00M
Analysts78.82
Price Target75.75 (4.07%)
Short Float %7.47%
Short Ratio7.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.99% |
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.89%
DP64.32%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.535)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.04 | ||
| P/S | 4.29 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 16.01 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.96 |
EPS(TTM)3.23
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)-5.11
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.55
OCFY6.25%
SpS16.97
BVpS28.52
TBVpS28.52
PEG (NY)3.17
PEG (5Y)3.79
Graham Number45.53
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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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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.