Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) Releases Earnings Results, Meets Estimates
by Amy Steele · The Cerbat GemAlliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT – Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.82, Zacks reports. Alliant Energy had a return on equity of 11.43% and a net margin of 18.58%.The business had revenue of $1.18 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.08 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.83 earnings per share. Alliant Energy’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Alliant Energy updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.360-3.460 EPS.
Alliant Energy Stock Up 0.9%
Shares of NASDAQ:LNT traded up $0.63 on Friday, reaching $74.06. The company had a trading volume of 4,344,324 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,800,074. Alliant Energy has a twelve month low of $58.97 and a twelve month high of $75.76. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $71.84 and a 200 day moving average price of $68.69. The stock has a market capitalization of $19.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.51, a P/E/G ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.58. The company has a quick ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.49.
Alliant Energy Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 30th will be given a $0.535 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 30th. This represents a $2.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.9%. Alliant Energy’s payout ratio is currently 67.94%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen cut Alliant Energy from a “sell” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $76.00 price objective on shares of Alliant Energy in a research report on Tuesday, April 21st. Mizuho lifted their price objective on Alliant Energy from $73.00 to $74.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Barclays set a $74.00 price objective on Alliant Energy and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, HSBC raised Alliant Energy from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $76.44.
Institutional Trading of Alliant Energy
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Alliant Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its position in shares of Alliant Energy by 235.4% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 634 shares of the company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 445 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in shares of Alliant Energy during the 2nd quarter worth about $46,000. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new position in shares of Alliant Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $54,000. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. lifted its position in shares of Alliant Energy by 58.3% during the 3rd quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 850 shares of the company’s stock worth $57,000 after purchasing an additional 313 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.90% of the company’s stock.
Key Alliant Energy News
Here are the key news stories impacting Alliant Energy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 revenue beat and top‑line growth — Alliant reported revenue of $1.18B, roughly 5% higher year‑over‑year and ahead of consensus, signaling underlying utility demand and rate base growth that supports the company’s outlook. Alliant Energy Q1 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
- Positive Sentiment: Big capital plan supports future regulated growth — Management reiterated a ~$13.4B investment plan which should expand rate base and earnings visibility over the medium term, a positive for regulated utility multiples and long‑term EPS growth. Alliant Energy Q1 Earnings Match Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
- Neutral Sentiment: EPS met expectations — GAAP EPS of $0.82 matched consensus, so there were no upside surprises on profit. That keeps near‑term valuation moves tied more to guidance and rate case progress than to an EPS beat. Alliant Energy (LNT) Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates
- Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance reiterated and centered on consensus — Management set EPS guidance of $3.360–$3.460, which encompasses the Street consensus (~$3.42), so guidance neither materially surprises up nor down. Investors will watch rate case outcomes and capex execution for upside. View Press Release
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript available — The Q1 call contains management color on weather, load, regulatory timing and capex phasing; investors should review for updates on rate cases and timing of customer programs. Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment is constructive — Brokerages show an average “Moderate Buy” rating, indicating modest upside but not unanimous enthusiasm. Alliant Energy Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy”
- Negative Sentiment: EPS slightly down year‑over‑year — Q1 EPS of $0.82 compares with $0.83 a year ago, so near‑term margin pressure or timing items kept EPS flat despite higher revenue. Alliant Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
- Negative Sentiment: Balance sheet and liquidity metrics are watch items — Debt/equity (~1.49) and sub‑1.0 current/quick ratios mean financing and rate recovery cadence matter for credit and downside risk if capex requires more leverage. (Background disclosures from company filings.)
About Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) is a publicly traded energy holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, that provides regulated electric and natural gas utility services in the American Midwest. The company serves customers primarily in Wisconsin and Iowa through its regulated utility subsidiaries and operates as an integrated provider responsible for generation, transmission and distribution of energy to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
Alliant Energy’s core activities include operating and maintaining electric generation assets, managing the regional transmission and distribution network, and delivering natural gas service to its franchise territories.