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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$74.09
-1.5%
$72.75
$67.03
$90.72
$19.75B0.441.25 million shs2.66 million shs
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$54.10
+1.0%
$51.68
$46.92
$63.39
$12.43B0.571.85 million shs3.07 million shs
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$50.85
$49.07
$45.15
$56.26
$13.02B0.541.65 million shs2.14 million shs
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$28.54
+0.1%
$27.17
$22.86
$28.95
$12.79B0.493.89 million shs3.49 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
+0.01%+0.58%+1.65%+6.74%-16.42%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
0.00%+4.66%+2.70%+6.71%-12.29%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
0.00%+2.54%+3.50%+4.20%-6.58%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
0.00%+2.15%+5.04%+11.48%+1.49%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
3.7716 of 5 stars
1.14.05.00.42.42.51.9
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
2.9196 of 5 stars
2.30.04.22.21.81.71.9
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
4.6152 of 5 stars
1.25.05.02.53.33.31.9
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
4.4496 of 5 stars
1.53.05.01.83.22.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
2.10
Hold$79.407.17% Upside
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
2.57
Moderate Buy$56.003.51% Upside
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
2.33
Hold$50.71-0.27% Downside
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
3.00
Buy$29.001.61% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest EVRG, NI, LNT, and AEE Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/29/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
LADENBURG THALM/SH SH
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$48.50 ➝ $48.00
4/22/2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
Scotiabank
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Lower Price TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$57.00 ➝ $53.00
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
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
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
3/14/2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$72.00 ➝ $74.00
3/14/2024
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $55.00
(Data available from 5/5/2021 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
$7.50B2.63$9.99 per share7.42$43.65 per share1.70
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$5.51B2.26$8.78 per share6.16$42.16 per share1.28
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$4.03B3.23$5.44 per share9.34$26.56 per share1.91
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$5.51B2.32$4.06 per share7.03$23.34 per share1.22

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$4.3517.0315.182.5315.84%10.30%2.89%8/7/2024 (Estimated)
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$731.30M$3.1817.0113.422.7913.28%8.47%2.68%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$703M$2.7518.4915.652.7117.53%10.64%3.40%8/1/2024 (Estimated)
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$714.30M$1.4719.4115.512.7812.98%10.10%2.60%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest EVRG, NI, LNT, and AEE Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$0.91N/A-$0.91N/AN/AN/A  
5/8/2024N/A
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$0.79N/A-$0.79N/AN/AN/A  
5/3/2024Q1 2024
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$1.06$0.98-$0.08$0.98$2.19 billion$1.82 billion    
5/3/2024Q1 2024
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$0.62$0.62N/A$0.62$1.01 billion$1.03 billion      
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      
2/21/202412/31/2023
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$0.55$0.53-$0.02$0.56$1.59 billion$1.42 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      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
$2.683.62%+8.01%61.61%11 Years
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
$2.574.75%+6.55%80.82%19 Years
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
$1.923.78%+5.99%69.82%21 Years
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
$1.063.71%+5.98%72.11%13 Years

Latest EVRG, NI, LNT, and AEE Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
3/19/2024
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
quarterly$0.26503.95%4/29/20244/30/20245/20/2024
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
(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
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
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
1.15
0.85
0.76

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
79.09%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
87.24%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
79.90%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
91.64%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
0.42%
Evergy, Inc. stock logo
EVRG
Evergy
0.47%
Alliant Energy Co. stock logo
LNT
Alliant Energy
0.31%
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
0.13%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Ameren Co. stock logo
AEE
Ameren
9,372266.51 million265.39 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
NiSource Inc. stock logo
NI
NiSource
7,411448.19 million447.61 millionOptionable

EVRG, NI, LNT, and AEE Headlines

SourceHeadline
Westover Capital Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Westover Capital Advisors LLC Reduces Holdings in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - May 3 at 10:55 PM
Curious about NiSource (NI) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key MetricsCurious about NiSource (NI) Q1 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
zacks.com - May 3 at 10:21 AM
NiSource: Creating a successful project focused business model in energy todayNiSource: Creating a successful project focused business model in energy today
powermag.com - May 1 at 8:37 PM
Want Better Returns? Don?t Ignore These 2 Utilities Stocks Set to Beat EarningsWant Better Returns? Don?t Ignore These 2 Utilities Stocks Set to Beat Earnings
msn.com - May 1 at 3:37 PM
NiSource (NI) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Weeks ReleaseNiSource (NI) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
zacks.com - May 1 at 11:07 AM
4 Utilities Set to Outperform Estimates This Earnings Season4 Utilities Set to Outperform Estimates This Earnings Season
zacks.com - May 1 at 10:06 AM
NiSource (NI) Set to Announce Earnings on WednesdayNiSource (NI) Set to Announce Earnings on Wednesday
marketbeat.com - May 1 at 7:56 AM
Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Has $108.71 Million Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. Has $108.71 Million Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 12:39 PM
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thesun.co.uk - April 29 at 3:35 PM
Why NiSource (NI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates AgainWhy NiSource (NI) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
zacks.com - April 29 at 1:10 PM
PPL to Release Q1 Earnings: Heres What You Need to KnowPPL to Release Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
zacks.com - April 29 at 9:00 AM
Northwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame: Violet Sistovaris led NIPSCO, planned green transitionNorthwest Indiana Business and Industry Hall of Fame: Violet Sistovaris led NIPSCO, planned green transition
nwitimes.com - April 28 at 7:51 AM
abrdn plc Increases Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)abrdn plc Increases Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 28 at 5:29 AM
NI Charollais Sheep Society hold AGMNI Charollais Sheep Society hold AGM
farminglife.com - April 27 at 10:28 AM
Bahl & Gaynor Inc. Buys 48,779 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Bahl & Gaynor Inc. Buys 48,779 Shares of NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 26 at 9:55 PM
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finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 8:51 AM
214,524 Shares in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Bought by Bfsg LLC214,524 Shares in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Bought by Bfsg LLC
marketbeat.com - April 25 at 11:35 AM
NiSource to release financial results and host conference call on May 8NiSource to release financial results and host conference call on May 8
businesswire.com - April 24 at 6:30 AM
Jennison Associates LLC Trims Stake in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Jennison Associates LLC Trims Stake in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 12:34 PM
Mackenzie Financial Corp Decreases Stock Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)Mackenzie Financial Corp Decreases Stock Position in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 5:46 AM
PAC Profile: NiSource IncPAC Profile: NiSource Inc
opensecrets.org - April 19 at 12:54 AM
HF Advisory Group LLC Makes New $1.56 Million Investment in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)HF Advisory Group LLC Makes New $1.56 Million Investment in NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI)
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 10:51 AM
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journalgazette.net - April 17 at 8:06 PM
NiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Shares Acquired by Maple Brown Abbott LtdNiSource Inc. (NYSE:NI) Shares Acquired by Maple Brown Abbott Ltd
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 3:51 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.
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.
NiSource logo

NiSource

NYSE:NI
NiSource Inc., an energy holding company, operates as a regulated natural gas and electric utility company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Gas Distribution Operations and Electric Operations. The company distributes natural gas to approximately 3.3 million customers through approximately 55,000 miles of distribution main pipeline and the associated individual customer service lines; and 1,000 miles of transmission main pipeline in northern Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, and Maryland. It also generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 0.5 million customers in various counties in the northern part of Indiana, as well as engages in wholesale electric and transmission transactions. It owns and operates coal-fired electric generating stations in Wheatfield and Michigan City; combined cycle gas turbine in West Terre Haute; natural gas generating units in Wheatfield; hydro generating plants in Carroll County and White County; wind generating units in White County, Indiana; and solar generating units in Jasper County and White County. The company was formerly known as NIPSCO Industries, Inc. and changed its name to NiSource Inc. in April 1999. NiSource Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana.