66.87 USD
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Taking everything into account, LNT scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNT was compared to 46 industry peers in the Electric Utilities industry. LNT scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. LNT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. Finally LNT also has an excellent dividend rating.
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 each of the past 5 years.
- LNT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LNT (3.32%) is better than 76.09% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 11.19%, LNT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.67%. 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 3.82%. This is in line with the industry average of 4.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.13%, LNT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNT has grown nicely.
- LNT's Operating Margin of 24.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNT has more shares outstanding
- LNT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LNT is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.14, we must say that LNT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.14, LNT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.48. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.48, LNT is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.17% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC6.85%
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 in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that LNT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LNT's Quick ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNT outperforms 58.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LNT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.83%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LNT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.62% on average per year.
- LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.76%.
- Measured over the past years, LNT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.76% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
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 8.53% yearly.
- LNT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.53%
Revenue Next Year-0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y2.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LNT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.83.
- 63.04% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LNT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, LNT is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.30, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNT.
- LNT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LNT is more expensive than 65.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, LNT is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LNT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LNT is more expensive than 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- LNT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)4.51
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LNT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%.
- LNT's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.93.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, LNT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- LNT pays out 62.84% 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.
DP62.84%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryGroupUtilities
GICS IndustryElectric Utilities
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners87.97%
Inst Owner Change0.16%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap17.19B
Revenue(TTM)4.28B
Net Income(TTM)818.00M
Analysts78.75
Price Target73.84 (10.42%)
Short Float %7.62%
Short Ratio9.94
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
Yearly Dividend1.92
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.44%
DP62.84%
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)-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)0.28%
PT rev (3m)5.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.3 | ||
| P/S | 4.02 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.9 | ||
| P/B | 2.35 | ||
| P/tB | 2.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.91 |
EPS(TTM)3.21
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)3.46
Fwd EY5.18%
FCF(TTM)-4.93
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.49
OCFY6.71%
SpS16.63
BVpS28.43
TBVpS28.43
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)4.51
Graham Number45.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.14 |
F-Score4
WACC6.85%
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)13.83%
EPS 3Y3.68%
EPS 5Y4.62%
EPS Q2Q%-2.61%
EPS Next Y11.15%
EPS Next 2Y8.93%
EPS Next 3Y8.6%
EPS Next 5Y8.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y2.76%
Revenue growth 5Y1.76%
Sales Q2Q%11.93%
Revenue Next Year-0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y2.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%
EBIT growth 1Y15.64%
EBIT growth 3Y5.97%
EBIT growth 5Y4%
EBIT Next Year73.77%
EBIT Next 3Y27.49%
EBIT Next 5Y22.07%
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
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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 11.15% in the next year.