Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Alliant Energy Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Alliant Energy Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $17.29B. It ranks number 12 by market capitalization among the 15 Electric & Other Services Combined issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Net Margin of 18.6% is the highest of the 13 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LNT is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electric & Other Services Combined peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | LNT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $17.29B | 12/15 |
| P/E Ratio | 20.04x | 6/13 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.22x | 2/15 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.21% | 8/12 |
| EPS | $3.18 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $30.21 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $17.11 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | LNT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.1% | 4/15 |
| ROA | 3.3% | 3/16 |
| ROIC | 4.4% | 11/17 |
| Gross Margin | 85.8% | 1/5 |
| Operating Margin | 23.0% | 6/14 |
| Net Margin | 18.6% | 1/13 |
| EBT Margin | 14.9% | 8/14 |
| Tax Rate | -24.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | LNT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.69x | 9/17 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.58x | 6/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.34x | 9/16 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.34x | 13/16 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.8x | 7/17 |
| Working Capital | -$554M | 9/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | LNT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.29B | 12/17 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 16.1% | 4/15 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | LNT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.18x | 8/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 8.9x | 5/11 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.1x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 0.2x | 7/9 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 41 days | 7/11 |
| Days Inventory | 117 days | – |
| Payables Period | 268 days | 2/5 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -110 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | LNT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.42B | 11/13 |
| Operating Income | $1.02B | 12/17 |
| Net Income | $821M | 12/16 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $626M | 4/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | LNT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $2.15 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 67.6% | 4/12 |
| Shares Outstanding | 258M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.22B | 4.9% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $115M | 0.5% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $497M | 2.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $200M | 0.8% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $17.39B | 69.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.32B | 5.2% of assets |
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Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Alliant Energy Corp (Electric & Other Services Combined): 17 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | ▼ | $17.29B |
| DUK Duke Energy Corp | ▶ | $92.14B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | ▶ | $46.62B |
| EXC Exelon Corp | ▶ | $43.32B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | ▼ | $39.73B |
| PCG Pg&E Corp | ▲ | $35.73B |
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc | ▼ | $35.12B |
| WEC Wec Energy Group, Inc. | ▼ | $34.50B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | ▼ | $28.88B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | ▶ | $20.79B |
| NI Nisource Inc. | ▼ | $19.90B |
| EVRG Evergy, Inc. | ▼ | $18.93B |
| AVA Avista Corp | ▶ | $3.03B |
| UTL Unitil Corp | ▼ | $974M |
| GNE Genie Energy Ltd. | ▲ | $445M |
| CPWR Ocean Thermal Energy Corp | ▲ | N/A |
| GRDX Gridai Technologies Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
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Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Alliant Energy Corp outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Alliant Energy Corp stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for LNT is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Alliant Energy Corp forecasts updated?
Alliant Energy Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Alliant Energy Corp's industry peers?
17 issuers in our coverage, LNT included, share the SEC industry code Electric & Other Services Combined. The largest are: Duke Energy Corp (DUK), Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), Exelon Corp (EXC), Consolidated Edison Inc (ED), Pg&E Corp (PCG), Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.