NASDAQ:LNT Alliant Energy (LNT) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The new financial threat that could wipe out millions… (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free LNT Stock Alerts $51.13 +0.63 (+1.25%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$50.52▼$51.2250-Day Range$47.40▼$50.8552-Week Range$45.15▼$56.26Volume1.74 million shsAverage Volume1.91 million shsMarket Capitalization$13.09 billionP/E Ratio18.59Dividend Yield3.76%Price Target$51.38 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Alliant Energy alerts: Email Address Alliant Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.43 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.5% Upside$51.38 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.71% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-4.47Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.89Based on 28 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$77,546 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth5.52%From $3.08 to $3.25 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.4.87 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector2nd out of 89 stocksElectric & Other Services Combined Industry1st out of 18 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAlliant Energy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAlliant Energy has been the subject of 5 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 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.71% 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 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Alliant Energy has recently decreased by 14.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipAlliant Energy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.78%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.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 59.08% 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 2.5 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAlliant Energy has received a 14.72% 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 0.89. 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 0.44 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 28 news articles for Alliant Energy this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for LNT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -88% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Alliant Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Alliant Energy insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $77,546.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in 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 5.52% in the coming year, from $3.08 to $3.25 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Alliant Energy is 18.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.16.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Alliant Energy is 18.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 82.03.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAlliant Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.71. 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 1.93. 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. 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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 HeadlinesMay 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Utilities Companies: Alliant Energy (LNT) and Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP)May 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAlliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Releases Earnings Results, Hits EstimatesMay 8, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Tech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. May 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues DisappointMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy Corp (LNT) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Challenges ...May 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Alliant Energy Corp Earnings CallMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy Corp (LNT) Q1 Earnings: Consistent with Analyst ProjectionsMay 8, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Tech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto…A shocking leak has revealed tech giant Microsoft's plans to add crypto support to future products. If the plans in these leaked internal documents pan out, we could see prices skyrocket for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and MORE… The coupling of gaming and cryptocurrency could absolutely transform digital finance as we know it in 2024. May 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAlliant Energy Corporation 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 3, 2024 | msn.comAlliant Energy celebrates new solar gardenMay 2, 2024 | msn.comLNT Stock Earnings: Alliant Energy Meets EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAlliant Energy Corp Q1 income drops in line with estimatesMay 2, 2024 | msn.comAlliant Energy GAAP EPS of $0.62 in-line, revenue of $1.03B misses by $150MMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy reports fall in first quarter profit on unfavorable weatherMay 2, 2024 | businesswire.comAlliant Energy Announces First Quarter 2024 ResultsMay 2, 2024 | msn.comStocks Rebound Ahead of Apple’s EarningsMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAlliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Price Target Cut to $48.00April 30, 2024 | msn.comAlliant Energy (LNT) to Report Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?April 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAlliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsApril 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAlliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) Short Interest Down 14.8% in AprilApril 15, 2024 | msn.comAlliant Energy Corporation declares $0.48 dividendApril 15, 2024 | businesswire.comAlliant Energy Corporation Declares Quarterly Common Stock DividendApril 15, 2024 | businesswire.comAlliant Energy Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallApril 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comERCOT asks Texas power generators to delay outages in expected heat next weekApril 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAlliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) Has A ROE Of 10%See 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 2/15 Dividend1/30/2024Dividend Payable2/15/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend4/29/2024Last Earnings5/03/2024Today5/07/2024Dividend Payable5/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorUtilities Industry Electric & other services combined Sub-IndustryN/A 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$51.38 High Stock Price Target$56.00 Low Stock Price Target$43.00 Potential Upside/Downside+0.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.43 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.75 Trailing P/E Ratio18.59 Forward P/E Ratio16.60 P/E Growth2.71Net Income$703 million Net Margins17.53% Pretax Margin17.43% Return on Equity10.57% Return on Assets3.38% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.25 Current Ratio0.56 Quick Ratio0.40 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.03 billion Price / Sales3.25 Cash Flow$5.47 per share Price / Cash Flow9.34 Book Value$26.56 per share Price / Book1.93Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares256,100,000Free Float255,306,000Market Cap$13.09 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.54 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John O. Larsen (Age 60)Executive Chairman Comp: $3.16MMs. Melissa A. Kehoe (Age 39)VP & Treasurer Omar N. ChaudharyActing Corporate SecretaryJeffrey HansonDirector of Environment & SustainabilityKey CompetitorsNiSourceNYSE:NIEvergyNYSE:EVRGCMS EnergyNYSE:CMSAmerenNYSE:AEEALLETENYSE:ALEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSwiss National BankSold 26,000 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.298%Forsta AP FondenBought 18,800 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.028%Concurrent Investment Advisors LLCBought 1,886 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.009%SG Americas Securities LLCSold 3,594 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.008%Empowered Funds LLCBought 5,102 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions LNT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Alliant Energy stock right now? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alliant Energy in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" LNT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LNT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View LNT analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Alliant Energy's stock price target for 2024? 7 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Alliant Energy's shares. Their LNT share price targets range from $43.00 to $56.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $51.38 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LNT or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LNT shares performed in 2024? Alliant Energy's stock was trading at $51.30 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LNT shares have decreased by 0.3% and is now trading at $51.13. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Alliant Energy? Alliant Energy saw a decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,370,000 shares, a decline of 14.8% from the March 31st total of 5,130,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,970,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days. View Alliant Energy's Short Interest. When is Alliant Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our LNT earnings forecast. How were Alliant Energy's earnings last quarter? Alliant Energy Co. (NASDAQ:LNT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, May, 3rd. The company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.62. The business had revenue of $1.03 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.01 billion. Alliant Energy had a net margin of 17.53% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.57%. Alliant Energy's revenue for the quarter was down 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.65 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Alliant Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Alliant Energy? Alliant Energy announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, April 15th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share on Wednesday, May 15th. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.76%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 29th. Read our dividend analysis for LNT. Is Alliant Energy a good dividend stock? Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.78%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 21 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 69.82%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LNT will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.08% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LNT. What ETFs hold Alliant Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) stock in their portfolio include Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU), First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU), First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP), First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) and Invesco Bloomberg Analyst Rating Improvers ETF (UPGD). When did Alliant Energy's stock split? Alliant Energy's stock split before market open on Friday, May 20th 2016. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, April 20th 2016. The newly minted 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. What guidance has Alliant Energy issued on next quarter's earnings? Alliant Energy issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Friday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of 2.990-3.130 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 3.060. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Who are Alliant Energy's major shareholders? Alliant Energy's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Reaves W H & Co. Inc. (0.63%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.42%), Anchor Capital Advisors LLC (0.36%), Swiss National Bank (0.30%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.25%) and BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include Lisa M Barton, Nancy Joy Falotico and Raja Sundararajan. 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 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward PressThe Department of Defense Has a New Drone ContractorThe Tomorrow InvestorGold Set to EXPLODE!Gold Safe ExchangeConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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