LNTUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Alliant Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $78 — +18.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 32 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Alliant Energy Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (93): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (27): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LNT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $80 → $78 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $76 → $75 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $83 → $80 |
| 15 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $81 → $83 |
| 15 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 8 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Mar 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | BMO Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Argus Research | Downgrade | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LNT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Alliant Energy Corp. returned +6.0% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 21% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Alliant Energy Corp. has a market value of $17.0B and an enterprise value of $29.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $4.4B. The latest quarter grew 1.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $821.0M, a 18.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.19.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $1.3B.
Alliant Energy Corp. spent $528.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.
Trailing P/E: 20.8×; forward P/E: 17.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.26%, paying out 66% of earnings.
Alliant Energy Corp. employs 2,948 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Research reports that Alliant Energy's planned $13.4 billion investment through 2029, along with rising demand and new generation capacity, is expected to support 5-7% earnings growth.
Why it matters — This indicates that LNT's infrastructure spending could underpin long-term earnings growth for the company.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Alliant Energy's expanding customer base, rising utility demand, and a $13.4 billion investment plan support long-term revenue and earnings growth through 2029.
Why it matters — LNT watchers would care because customer growth and a large capital investment plan are key drivers of the company's long-term revenue and earnings outlook.
Interstate Power and Light Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy Corporation, announced the pricing of a public offering of $500 million in 5.100% senior debentures due September 30, 2031. The net proceeds are intended to reduce outstanding capital under its receivables purchase and sale program and reduce outstanding commercial paper.
Why it matters — LNT watchers would care because this financing activity by its wholly owned subsidiary affects the company's capital structure and debt obligations.
Alliant Energy's second-quarter earnings fell short of analyst estimates as higher costs weighed on profitability, though revenues increased from the prior year. The utility also reaffirmed its 2026 financial outlook.
Why it matters — The earnings miss signals short-term cost pressures on LNT's profitability, but the reaffirmed 2026 outlook and revenue growth offer a mixed picture for investors watching the company's trajectory.
Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Alliant Energy Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call.
Why it matters — The Q2 earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's recent financial performance and management's perspective on operations.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Alliant Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $78, with estimates ranging from $73 to $83. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Alliant Energy Corp., 8 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Alliant Energy Corp. 32 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 19 Sept 2026, Alliant Energy Corp. ranks 32 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +18.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Alliant Energy Corp. 32 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Alliant Energy Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LNT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $73 to $83 over the next 12 months.
Alliant Energy Corp. returned +6.0% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Alliant Energy Corporation is a regulated electric and natural gas utility holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Through its principal subsidiaries, Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, Alliant Energy provides electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, along with natural gas distribution and transportation services to customers across Iowa and Wisconsin.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Sept 2026): "Can LNT's Infrastructure Investments Support Long-Term Growth?". Zacks Research reports that Alliant Energy's planned $13.4 billion investment through 2029, along with rising demand and new generation capacity, is expected to support 5-7% earnings growth.
Alliant Energy Corporation is a regulated electric and natural gas utility holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Through its principal subsidiaries, Interstate Power and Light Company and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, Alliant Energy provides electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, along with natural gas distribution and transportation services to customers across Iowa and Wisconsin. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural users, supporting everyday energy needs and essential infrastructure in the Midwest. Its business is centered on utility operations, system reliability, customer service, and the delivery of energy resources through regulated markets. Alliant Energy Corporation plays a significant role in regional power and gas supply, helping connect local communities and businesses to dependable utility services.
CEO Ms. Lisa M. Barton · 2,948 employees · United States · https://www.alliantenergy.com
