LNT- Alliant Energy Corporation
Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 12 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$78.04
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $66.92
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$45.44
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$30.28
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
11.1%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
18.4%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+1.0%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-4.0%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
160.95×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.47×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$162M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
3.18%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 5, 2026
51
days
EPS (TTM)
$3.16
P/E (TTM)
21.2
Fwd P/E
18.2
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
3.18%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.8154
Last Payment
$0.5350
Ex-Date
07/31/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest07/31/2026 | 08/17/2026 | $0.5350 | 3.20% |
04/30/2026 | 05/17/2026 | $0.5350 | 3.20% |
01/30/2026 | 02/16/2026 | $0.5350 | 3.20% |
10/31/2025 | 11/17/2025 | $0.5070 | 3.03% |
07/31/2025 | 08/17/2025 | $0.5070 | 3.03% |
04/30/2025 | 05/17/2025 | $0.5070 | 3.03% |
01/31/2025 | 02/17/2025 | $0.5070 | 3.03% |
10/31/2024 | 11/17/2024 | $0.4800 | 2.87% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$66.92
Price
$0.5350
Last div. (quarterly)
126
shares
Own 126 LNT shares ($8,431.92) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$8,431.92
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
3.20% yieldEstimate LNT dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$319.78
Per month
$26.65
≈ 149.4 shares at $2.14/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Alliant Energy Corporation
Alliant Energy Corporation operates as a utility holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through IPL and WPL segments. The company's IPL segment engages primarily in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Iowa. This segment also sells electricity to wholesale customers in Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa; and generates and distributes steam for two customers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its WPL segment generates and distributes electricity, and distributes and transports natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Wisconsin; and sells electricity to wholesale customers in Wisconsin. It serves retail customers in the farming, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, chemical, packaging, and food industries, as well as wholesale customers comprising municipalities and rural electric cooperatives. In addition, the company owns and operates a short-line rail freight service in Iowa; a Mississippi River barge, rail, and truck freight terminal in Illinois; freight brokerage services; wind turbine blade recycling services; and a rail-served warehouse in Iowa. Further, it holds interests in a natural gas-fired electric generating unit near Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; and a wind farm located in Oklahoma. The company was formerly known as Interstate Energy Corp. and changed its name to Alliant Energy Corporation in May 1999. Alliant Energy Corporation is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric
Location
Madison, United States
Employees
2,948
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Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) stock trades at $66.92, down 0.51% on the day. With a market capitalization of $17.35 billion, LNT is a large-cap utilities stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.2, a forward P/E of 18.2 and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.16. Over the most recent period the company reported 1% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 18.4%. Below you'll find LNT's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
LNT - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) shows strengths such as a strong 18% net margin, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 161.0). Whether LNT is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is LNT's stock price today?
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) trades at $66.92, down 0.51% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does LNT pay a dividend?
Yes. Alliant Energy Corporation pays an annual dividend of $2.14 per share, a dividend yield of 3.18%. The most recent ex-dividend date was July 31, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 66% of earnings.
Is LNT overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 21.2×, LNT trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the utilities sector. Its PEG ratio is 2.07. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is LNT's market cap?
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) has a market capitalization of $17.35 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Utilities sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.