NASDAQ:LNT Alliant Energy (LNT) Stock Price, News & Analysis $58.58 -0.39 (-0.66%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$58.51▼$59.0650-Day Range$50.74▼$59.1352-Week Range$45.15▼$59.80Volume996,060 shsAverage Volume1.65 million shsMarket Capitalization$15.03 billionP/E Ratio21.30Dividend Yield3.28%Price Target$58.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Alliant Energy alerts: Email Address Alliant Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.1% Downside$58.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.48% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.47Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.00Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth6.51%From $3.07 to $3.27 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.31 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector20th out of 93 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry3rd out of 18 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAlliant Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAlliant Energy has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Alliant Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.48% of the outstanding shares of Alliant Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAlliant Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Alliant Energy has recently increased by 2.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAlliant Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 3.25%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAlliant Energy has been increasing its dividend for 21 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Alliant Energy is 69.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Alliant Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 58.72% next year. This indicates that Alliant Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Alliant Energy's dividend. Previous Next 2.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAlliant Energy has received a 15.63% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Natural gas distribution services", "Local electricity grid operation services for electricity produced by renewable energy sources", "Main electricity grid operation services for electricity produced by nuclear fuels", "Local electricity grid operation services for electricity produced by fossil fuels", and "Local electricity grid operation services for electricity produced by nuclear fuels" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Alliant Energy is -4.47. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAlliant Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Alliant Energy this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for LNT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Alliant Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Alliant Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.31% of the stock of Alliant Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions79.90% of the stock of Alliant Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Alliant Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Alliant Energy are expected to grow by 6.51% in the coming year, from $3.07 to $3.27 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Alliant Energy is 21.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Alliant Energy is 21.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 89.11.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAlliant Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.82. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAlliant Energy has a P/B Ratio of 2.21. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Alliant Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyWar on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. About Alliant Energy Stock (NASDAQ:LNT)Alliant Energy Corporation operates as a utility holding company that provides regulated electricity and natural gas services in the United States. It operates in three segments: Utility Electric Operations, Utility Gas Operations, and Utility Other. The company, through its subsidiary, Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL), primarily generates and distributes electricity, and distributes and transports natural gas to retail customers in Iowa; sells electricity to wholesale customers in Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa; and generates and distributes steam in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Alliant Energy Corporation, through its other subsidiary, Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL), generates and distributes electricity, and distributes and transports natural gas to retail customers 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 was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.Read More LNT Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LNT Stock News HeadlinesAugust 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comTop 3 Stocks Bank of America Analysts Recommend Right Now (LNT)Bank of America analysts recommend these three stocks even in the middle of a market selloff, all backed by EPS growth, dividend, and fundamental strengthSeptember 5 at 5:54 PM | marketwatch.comAlliant Energy Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitorsSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Trump’s weapon lurks in abandoned AmericaUnemployment is sky-high, wages are at record lows. Addiction has overwhelmed these once thriving coal towns. Hopelessness abounds. And looking in, the future here looks bleak for these forgotten souls. But in a strange twist of fate, something miraculous is taking place…September 5 at 3:52 PM | finance.yahoo.comWhy Cable One, Alliant Energy, and Delek Logistics Partners Are Winners For Passive IncomeSeptember 5 at 10:27 AM | finance.yahoo.comInterstate Power and Light Company Prices Debt OfferingSeptember 5 at 7:12 AM | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) shareholders have earned a 24% return over the last yearSeptember 5 at 2:25 AM | americanbankingnews.comAlliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Receives $58.50 Consensus PT from AnalystsSeptember 5 at 2:08 AM | yahoo.comISU, Alliant Energy solar farm caretakers showcase agrivoltaics resultsSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Trump’s weapon lurks in abandoned AmericaUnemployment is sky-high, wages are at record lows. Addiction has overwhelmed these once thriving coal towns. Hopelessness abounds. And looking in, the future here looks bleak for these forgotten souls. But in a strange twist of fate, something miraculous is taking place…September 5 at 2:08 AM | yahoo.comISU Alliant Energy team up to study fruits and vegetables and electricity from the same fieldAugust 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAlliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Given New $63.00 Price Target at Bank of AmericaAugust 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAlliant Energy (LNT) Gets a Buy from Bank of America SecuritiesAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAlliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Forecasted to Post Q3 2024 Earnings of $1.00 Per ShareAugust 22, 2024 | businesswire.comERI to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling Event at Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WisconsinAugust 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAlliant Energy: A Quality Dividend Grower, Still On Sale NowAugust 21, 2024 | msn.comAlliant Energy Corp. stock rises Monday, still underperforms marketAugust 14, 2024 | msn.comLadenburg Thalmann Upgrades Alliant Energy (LNT)August 13, 2024 | msn.comWarner Bros. downgraded, Starbucks upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst callsSee More Headlines Receive LNT Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Alliant Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend7/31/2024Last Earnings8/01/2024Dividend Payable8/15/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryUtilities Current SymbolNASDAQ:LNT CUSIPN/A CIK352541 Webwww.alliantenergy.com Phone(608) 458-3311Fax608-458-0132Employees3,281Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$58.50 High Stock Price Target$64.00 Low Stock Price Target$43.00 Potential Upside/Downside-0.1%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.75 Trailing P/E Ratio21.30 Forward P/E Ratio19.08 P/E Growth2.82Net Income$703 million Net Margins15.77% Pretax Margin14.84% Return on Equity10.23% Return on Assets3.26% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.31 Current Ratio0.65 Quick Ratio0.48 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.03 billion Price / Sales3.73 Cash Flow$5.39 per share Price / Cash Flow10.86 Book Value$26.48 per share Price / Book2.21Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares256,500,000Free Float255,584,000Market Cap$15.03 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.58 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? 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ChaudharyActing Corporate SecretaryJeffrey HansonDirector of Environment & SustainabilityKey CompetitorsNiSourceNYSE:NICMS EnergyNYSE:CMSAmerenNYSE:AEEALLETENYSE:ALEAvistaNYSE:AVAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSanctuary Advisors LLCBought 23,073 shares on 9/5/2024Ownership: 0.009%Dana Investment Advisors Inc.Sold 261 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.004%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 577 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.008%Truist Financial CorpSold 381 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.012%Granite Bay Wealth Management LLCBought 5,200 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LNT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LNT shares performed this year? Alliant Energy's stock was trading at $51.30 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LNT shares have increased by 14.2% and is now trading at $58.58. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Alliant Energy's earnings last quarter? Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 1st. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.64 by $0.07. Alliant Energy's revenue was down 2.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. When did Alliant Energy's stock split? Alliant Energy's stock split on the morning of Friday, May 20th 2016. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, April 20th 2016. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the closing bell on Thursday, May 19th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. Who are Alliant Energy's major shareholders? Alliant Energy's top institutional investors include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (2.34%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.81%), Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. (0.68%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.50%). Insiders that own company stock include Lisa M Barton, Raja Sundararajan and Nancy Joy Falotico. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Alliant Energy? Shares of LNT stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:LNT) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. 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