LNT Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LNT - Alliant Energy Corporation Common Stock
$71.94
0.18 (0.25%)
▲
5d:
+3.11%
30d:
-0.4%
90d:
+9.97%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Apr 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 14, 2026
Smart Money Distribution
LNT is up 3.2% this week, but smart money is buying puts. Top strike: $65 2026-05-15 with 2 OI. Put ratio: 100% View Scanner →
Strength: 6.6/10
Get Alerted When LNT Hits Your Target Price
Join 10,000+ traders who never miss a move
You're in! Check your email to confirm and set your target price.
100% Free
No spam, ever
Unsubscribe anytime
Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
Loading chart...
Loading historical data...
Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: LNT shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: LNT shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 0.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$95.21
Based on 5.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$59.12
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 19.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: LNT is currently trading at $71.94, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $70.32 to $72.41. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 19.5) is in line with its historical norms (19.4). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LNT is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $72.35. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LNT is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $72.35. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Fair Price Range
$70.32 -
$72.41
Company Quality Score
60/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
63.8%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($75.45)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.1% growth with 9.0% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$70.32 -
$72.41
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$68.11
Resistance Level
$72.35
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Apr 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
19.52
Wall Street Target
$75.45
(+4.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
9.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-5.8%
Profit Margin
18.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.1% premium
PE vs Historical
19.5 vs 19.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$72.01
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$72.08
(+0%)
3-Year Target
$72.16
(+0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 20→19)
PE COMPRESSION
$71.73
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 7.8%)
$103.15
(+43%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.5, Growth: 7.8%)
$90.07
(+25%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.6, Growth: 7.8%)
$76.56
(+6%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (22x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (20x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 21.88 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.14
Bull Case
$88.73
(+28%)
Analyst growth 17.4%, PE expands to 24.1
Base Case
$80.66
(+17%)
Market implied 17.4%, PE stable at 21.9
Bear Case
$46.72
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 18.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: April 02, 2026 5:59 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 6:59 AM
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 6:59 AM
🔥 Top Stocks Breaking Out Now
| Ticker | Score | Recommendation | Change % |
|---|
Technical Signals Check
Is LNT showing a specific setup today?
Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
0
Sells
0
Net
NEUTRAL
Top Rated Utilities - Regulated Electric Stocks
Top-rated stocks in Utilities - Regulated Electric by analyst ratings.
| Stock | Analyst Consensus | Analyst Target | Tradestie Score |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NEE
Nextera Energy Inc |
BUY
22 analysts |
$94 | 61 BUY |
|
EIX
Edison International |
STRONG BUY
19 analysts |
$74 | 60 BUY |
|
ETR
Entergy Corporation |
BUY
20 analysts |
$109 | 62 BUY |
|
PPL
PPL Corporation |
STRONG BUY
17 analysts |
$41 | 63 BUY |
|
XEL
Xcel Energy Inc |
STRONG BUY
17 analysts |
$90 | 59 HOLD |
Advanced LNT Option Strategies
Professional options setups generated by AI based on today's LNT price and gamma walls.
