Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Utilities
Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric

Alliant Energy Corporation operates as a utility holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas services in the United States. It operates through IPL and WPL segments. The company's IPL segment engages primarily in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas to retail customers in select markets in Iowa. This segment also sells electricity to wholesale customers in Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa; and generates and distributes steam for two customers in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Its WPL segment generates and distributes electricity, and distributes and transports natural gas to retail customers in select markets 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 is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for LNT
Revenue projections for LNT

With LNT's revenue expected to be lower than the previous year, investors may become cautious. Declining revenues often negatively impact the bottom line, reducing profitability and raising concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain strong financial performance moving forward.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.466000
forwardPE 19.155165
debtToEquity 160.951000
earningsGrowth -0.040000
revenueGrowth 0.010000
grossMargins 0.445020
operatingMargins 0.190530
trailingEps 3.160000
forwardEps 3.685690

LNT's current ratio of 0.466 highlights that the company may not have sufficient cash reserves and assets to cover its short-term debts. This could lead to liquidity concerns, making it difficult for LNT to meet its immediate financial obligations.
LNT's Forward PE ratio suggests the stock price is reasonable in relation to earnings. It's not overpriced, providing room for future growth, making the stock a potentially valuable investment for those seeking long-term gains.
LNT's high debt-to-equity ratio points to a heavily leveraged company. With more debt than equity, LNT may face increased financial risk, especially if its earnings or cash flow come under pressure.
LNT's low growth in both earnings and revenue indicates a likely decrease in profits. This suggests the company may be facing financial challenges, and investors should be cautious about its future performance.
Alliant Energy Corporation's negative gross and operating margins point to financial difficulties, as the company is unable to generate profit from its core operations or production. This could signal broader problems in cost management or declining sales.
LNT's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, suggesting the company is expected to see an increase in profitability this year. This points to positive growth, indicating that LNT is projected to improve its financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for LNT
Price projections for LNT

The current valuation of LNT, concerning its projections, presents no apparent risks or opportunities. This neutral outlook may lead investors to adopt a cautious approach as they await further insights into the company's performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for LNT
Recommendations trend for LNT


LNT has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see LNT as a wise place to allocate their funds, potentially leading to increased interest in the company's stock.