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Compare Stocks

Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$73.82
+1.8%
$71.74
$67.03
$91.18
$19.67B0.441.76 million shs375,127 shs
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$59.40
+1.6%
$58.37
$49.87
$63.76
$17.74B0.382.41 million shs551,243 shs
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$51.64
+1.3%
$51.08
$46.92
$63.84
$11.86B0.572.57 million shs544,241 shs
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$49.68
+1.7%
$48.67
$45.15
$56.26
$12.72B0.551.93 million shs435,436 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
+0.81%+0.62%+0.54%+4.66%-18.79%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
+0.39%+1.04%+0.12%+3.60%-5.08%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
+0.85%-0.97%-2.38%+1.03%-18.45%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
+0.87%+0.74%-0.22%-0.06%-11.67%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
3.7775 of 5 stars
1.15.05.00.42.02.51.9
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
4.0233 of 5 stars
2.32.03.30.72.62.52.5
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
2.431 of 5 stars
2.30.02.52.22.31.71.9
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
4.1553 of 5 stars
1.23.05.02.52.73.31.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
2.10
Hold$79.407.56% Upside
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
2.64
Moderate Buy$62.735.60% Upside
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
2.57
Moderate Buy$56.008.44% Upside
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
2.43
Hold$52.215.10% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest CMS, AEE, LNT, and EVRG Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/19/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
KeyCorp
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $66.00
4/17/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$63.00 ➝ $64.00
4/15/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$74.00 ➝ $73.00
4/15/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$58.00 ➝ $57.00
4/15/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
BMO Capital Markets
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$51.00 ➝ $53.00
4/11/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
Bank of America
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$77.00 ➝ $78.00
4/11/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
Bank of America
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $54.00
4/10/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Initiated CoverageSell$73.00
4/4/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
UBS Group
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$65.00
4/4/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
LADENBURG THALM/SH SH
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$51.00
3/26/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
Citigroup
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Initiated CoverageBuy$64.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$7.50B2.62$10.41 per share7.09$43.65 per share1.69
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$7.46B2.38$7.26 per share8.18$26.83 per share2.21
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$5.51B2.15$8.89 per share5.81$42.16 per share1.22
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$4.03B3.16$5.58 per share8.90$26.56 per share1.87

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$1.15B$4.3716.8915.132.4215.36%10.42%2.93%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$887M$3.0119.7316.502.2611.89%12.09%2.83%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$731.30M$3.1816.2412.812.6313.28%8.47%2.68%5/3/2024 (Estimated)
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$703M$2.7817.8715.242.5817.46%10.85%3.44%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest CMS, AEE, LNT, and EVRG Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$1.12N/A-$1.12N/AN/AN/A  
5/2/2024N/A
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$0.66N/A-$0.66N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$1.07N/A-$1.07N/AN/AN/A  
2/29/2024Q4 2023
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$0.30$0.27-$0.03$0.29$1.46 billion$1.19 billion    
2/23/2024Q4 23
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$0.61$0.60-$0.01$0.60$2.03 billion$1.62 billion      
2/16/2024Q4 23
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$0.55$0.48-$0.07$0.49$1.25 billion$961.00 million      
2/1/202412/31/2023
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$1.04$1.05+$0.01$1.05$2.62 billion$1.95 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$2.683.63%+8.01%61.33%11 Years
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
$2.063.47%+6.16%68.44%2 Years
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$2.574.98%N/A80.82%1 Years
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$1.923.86%+5.99%69.06%21 Years

Latest CMS, AEE, LNT, and EVRG Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/15/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
quarterly$0.484%4/29/20244/30/20245/15/2024
2/9/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
quarterly$0.673.93%3/12/20243/13/20243/29/2024
2/27/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
quarterly$0.64255.16%3/8/20243/11/20243/22/2024
2/1/2024
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
quarterly$0.51503.61%2/9/20242/12/20242/29/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
1.32
0.65
0.43
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
1.84
0.98
0.66
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
1.14
0.51
0.29
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
1.21
0.55
0.40

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
79.09%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
93.57%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
87.24%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
79.90%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
0.42%
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
0.40%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
0.47%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
0.31%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
9,372266.51 million265.39 millionOptionable
CMS Energy Co. stock logo
CMS
CMS Energy
8,356298.62 million297.42 millionOptionable
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
4,658229.75 million228.67 millionOptionable
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
3,281256.10 million255.31 millionOptionable

CMS, AEE, LNT, and EVRG Headlines

SourceHeadline
Alliant Energy Honored for Commitment to Veterans in the WorkforceAlliant Energy Honored for Commitment to Veterans in the Workforce
whbl.com - April 19 at 8:39 AM
Sheriff: Expect traffic delays around Alliant Energy Center this weekendSheriff: Expect traffic delays around Alliant Energy Center this weekend
madison.com - April 18 at 2:24 PM
Alliant Energy receives award for commitment to veteransAlliant Energy receives award for commitment to veterans
corridorbusiness.com - April 17 at 6:54 PM
Burns & McDonnell to EPC two solar projects in Iowa for Alliant EnergyBurns & McDonnell to EPC two solar projects in Iowa for Alliant Energy
solarpowerworldonline.com - April 17 at 1:59 PM
Everence Capital Management Inc. Raises Holdings in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)Everence Capital Management Inc. Raises Holdings in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 9:33 AM
Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Price Target Raised to $53.00 at BMO Capital MarketsAlliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Price Target Raised to $53.00 at BMO Capital Markets
americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 4:48 AM
Dane Co. Board introduces proposals for redevelopment at the Alliant Energy CenterDane Co. Board introduces proposals for redevelopment at the Alliant Energy Center
wkow.com - April 16 at 12:18 AM
Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) to Issue $0.48 Quarterly DividendAlliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) to Issue $0.48 Quarterly Dividend
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 7:30 PM
Alliant Energy Corporation declares $0.48 dividendAlliant Energy Corporation declares $0.48 dividend
msn.com - April 15 at 7:18 PM
Alliant Energy Corporation Declares Quarterly Common Stock DividendAlliant Energy Corporation Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
businesswire.com - April 15 at 5:13 PM
Alliant Energy Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallAlliant Energy Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
businesswire.com - April 15 at 5:00 PM
23,600 Shares in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Purchased by CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.23,600 Shares in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Purchased by CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd.
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 3:51 PM
BMO Capital Markets Increases Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Price Target to $53.00BMO Capital Markets Increases Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Price Target to $53.00
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 9:11 AM
ERCOT asks Texas power generators to delay outages in expected heat next weekERCOT asks Texas power generators to delay outages in expected heat next week
finance.yahoo.com - April 14 at 9:07 PM
Bank of America Lowers Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Price Target to $54.00Bank of America Lowers Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Price Target to $54.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 3:20 AM
Vaughan David Investments LLC IL Buys 36,279 Shares of Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)Vaughan David Investments LLC IL Buys 36,279 Shares of Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)
marketbeat.com - April 12 at 8:50 PM
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) Has A ROE Of 10%Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) Has A ROE Of 10%
finance.yahoo.com - April 11 at 12:25 PM
Alliant Energy (LNT) Benefits From Clean Portfolio, InvestmentsAlliant Energy (LNT) Benefits From Clean Portfolio, Investments
zacks.com - April 11 at 11:01 AM
International Assets Investment Management LLC Buys New Holdings in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)International Assets Investment Management LLC Buys New Holdings in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)
marketbeat.com - April 11 at 5:21 AM
SkillsUSA competition continues at the Alliant Energy Center on WednesdaySkillsUSA competition continues at the Alliant Energy Center on Wednesday
wkow.com - April 10 at 7:54 AM
Totally Rad Vintage Fest turns back time at Alliant Energy CenterTotally Rad Vintage Fest turns back time at Alliant Energy Center
wkow.com - April 7 at 8:25 PM
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Increases Stock Position in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Increases Stock Position in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT)
marketbeat.com - April 6 at 4:24 AM
Alliant Energy: Now Is The Time To Buy This Future Dividend AristocratAlliant Energy: Now Is The Time To Buy This Future Dividend Aristocrat
seekingalpha.com - April 5 at 7:00 AM
37,703 Shares in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Purchased by Arvest Investments Inc.37,703 Shares in Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Purchased by Arvest Investments Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 4 at 11:51 PM

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Company Descriptions

Ameren logo

Ameren

NYSE:AEE
Ameren Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois Electric Distribution, Ameren Illinois Natural Gas, and Ameren Transmission. It engages in the rate-regulated electric generation, transmission, and distribution activities; and rate-regulated natural gas distribution business. In addition, the company generates electricity through coal, nuclear, and natural gas, as well as renewable sources, such as hydroelectric, wind, methane gas, and solar. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
CMS Energy logo

CMS Energy

NYSE:CMS
CMS Energy Corporation operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan. The company operates through three segments: Electric Utility; Gas Utility; and Enterprises. The Electric Utility segment is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity. This segment generates electricity through coal, wind, gas, renewable energy, oil, and nuclear sources. Its distribution system comprises 208 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 4 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 4,428 miles of high-voltage distribution overhead lines; 19 miles of high-voltage distribution underground lines; 82,474 miles of electric distribution overhead lines; 9,395 miles of underground distribution lines; 1,093 substations; and 3 battery facilities. The Gas Utility segment engages in the purchase, transmission, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas, which includes 2,392 miles of transmission lines; 15 gas storage fields; 28,065 miles of distribution mains; and 8 compressor stations. The Enterprises segment is involved in the independent power production and marketing, including the development and operation of renewable generation. It serves 1.9 million electric and 1.8 million gas customers, including residential, commercial, and diversified industrial customers. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Jackson, Michigan.
Evergy logo

Evergy

NYSE:EVRG
Evergy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the United States. The company generates electricity through coal, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, other renewable sources. It serves residences, commercial firms, industrials, municipalities, and other electric utilities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Alliant Energy logo

Alliant Energy

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.