Alliant Energy Corporation (lnt)
LNT — Company Overview
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) trades on NMS as part of the Utilities peer group (Utilities - Regulated Electric).
| Ticker | LNT |
| Sector | Utilities |
| Industry | Utilities - Regulated Electric |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $16.51B |
| Last price | $63.69 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
LNT — Business Description
LNT represents a Utilities - Regulated Electric business in the Utilities segment. 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 electri…
Official website: https://www.alliantenergy.com.
LNT — Investment Thesis
At a high level, LNT offers exposure to Utilities with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 1.0% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 20.28× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (17.28×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 3.3% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $16.51B.
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LNT — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Alliant Energy Corporation are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 18.4% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Negative free cash flow of $-1.14B may require careful capital allocation. Debt-to-equity of 160.95 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 20.28× |
| Forward P/E | 17.28× |
| Price / Sales | 3.73× |
| Price / Book | 2.19× |
| Gross margin | 44.5% |
| Operating margin | 19.1% |
| Profit margin | 18.4% |
| Return on equity | 11.1% |
| Debt / Equity | 160.95 |
| Free cash flow | $-1.14B |
LNT — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) depends on demand trends in Utilities - Regulated Electric and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 1.0% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings declined -4.0% year-over-year — margin or volume pressure may be in play.
- Price is 19.2% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 0.2% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
LNT — Competitive Position
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Utilities.
- Competes within Utilities, specifically in Utilities - Regulated Electric.
- Market capitalization of $16.51B places LNT among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin near 44.5% may reflect pricing power or favorable mix.
LNT — Strengths
Strengths for Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Gross margin of 44.5% supports competitive unit economics.
- Dividend yield of 3.3% for income-oriented holders.
- Large Cap scale ($16.51B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
LNT — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) based on available data:
- Earnings decline of -4.0% year-over-year.
- Negative free cash flow ($-1.14B).
- Elevated debt-to-equity (160.95).
LNT — Opportunities
- Trading 0.2% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Dividend yield of 3.3% appeals to total-return investors.
LNT — Risks
- Leverage (debt/equity 160.95) raises sensitivity to credit conditions.
LNT — Summary
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) is a large-cap Utilities company focused on Utilities - Regulated Electric, listed on NMS. Last price $63.69 with market cap $16.51B. Trailing P/E 20.28×. Revenue grew 1.0% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include gross margin of 44.5% supports competitive unit economics. Key watch items include earnings decline of -4.0% year-over-year. Premium Terminal tools for Alliant Energy Corporation add ownership analytics, news, and richer estimate history beyond this public summary.
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Alliant Energy Corporation FAQ
What does Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) do?
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 electricit…
What is LNT's P/E ratio?
Alliant Energy Corporation has a trailing P/E of 20.28× based on publicly available market data.
Does LNT pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 3.3%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is LNT in?
Alliant Energy Corporation is classified in Utilities (Utilities - Regulated Electric) on NMS.
What is LNT's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $16.51B.
What are the main risks for LNT?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of LNT?
Potential positives include gross margin of 44.5% supports competitive unit economics, dividend yield of 3.3% for income-oriented holders.
Where can I get analyst estimates for LNT?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Alliant Energy Corporation are on the free /stocks/lnt/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.