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

Revenues for LNT are expected to drop compared to the previous year, which could be a cause for concern for investors. A decline in earnings may negatively impact the company's profitability, leading cautious investors to reconsider their positions, as it often signals challenges in overall financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.799000
forwardPE 19.660059
debtToEquity 168.080000
earningsGrowth -0.058000
revenueGrowth 0.090000
grossMargins 0.456670
operatingMargins 0.167290
trailingEps 3.140000
forwardEps 3.680050

LNT's Forward PE is at a healthy level, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned relative to its earnings. With the stock not being overvalued, there remains room for future growth, suggesting a balanced opportunity for investors seeking potential upside.
LNT's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests a significant reliance on debt to finance its operations, which could expose the company to higher financial risks if its cash flow or profitability decreases.
LNT's low earnings and revenue growth suggest that the company may see declining profits. This indicates potential financial challenges ahead, and could lead to a more cautious outlook from investors.
LNT's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is struggling to cover its production and operating costs, leading to losses. This reflects a weakened financial state and potential difficulties in sustaining profitability.
LNT's forward EPS surpasses its trailing EPS, indicating that the company is expected to be more profitable in the current financial year. This reflects growing confidence in LNT's earnings potential, suggesting stronger financial performance compared to the previous year.

Price projections:

Price projections for LNT
Price projections for LNT

LNT's price projections have been revised higher over time, reflecting increased confidence in the company's future potential. This steady upward trend suggests analysts expect LNT to continue its positive trajectory.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for LNT
Recommendations trend for LNT


LNT has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, indicating confidence in its investment potential. This could drive more investors to view LNT as a reliable choice for their money, offering a promising avenue for future growth and financial gains.