Alliant Energy (LNT) to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) is expected to post its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, July 30th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.5950 per share and revenue of $896.9360 million for the quarter. Alliant Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.360-3.460 EPS. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.82. Alliant Energy had a net margin of 18.58% and a return on equity of 11.37%. The company had revenue of $1.18 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.08 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.83 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.0% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Alliant Energy to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $4 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Alliant Energy Stock Up 1.0%

NASDAQ LNT traded up $0.76 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $74.69. 557,047 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,463,086. The company has a current ratio of 0.69, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $74.19 and a 200-day simple moving average of $71.67. The company has a market cap of $19.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.40, a P/E/G ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 0.55. Alliant Energy has a 1-year low of $63.28 and a 1-year high of $78.81.

Alliant Energy Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 17th. Investors of record on Friday, July 31st will be given a dividend of $0.535 per share. This represents a $2.14 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 31st. Alliant Energy’s dividend payout ratio is currently 67.08%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on LNT shares. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of Alliant Energy in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $83.00 price target for the company. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $76.00 target price on shares of Alliant Energy in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. BMO Capital Markets decreased their target price on Alliant Energy from $83.00 to $80.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Barclays set a $74.00 price objective on Alliant Energy and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Scotiabank reaffirmed a “sector perform” rating and set a $74.00 target price (up from $72.00) on shares of Alliant Energy in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $77.09.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Alliant Energy

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in LNT. Glenmede Investment Management LP grew its position in Alliant Energy by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Glenmede Investment Management LP now owns 22,793 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,536,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Alliant Energy by 1.8% in the third quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 9,117 shares of the company’s stock valued at $615,000 after acquiring an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its position in Alliant Energy by 3.0% during the 4th quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 6,443 shares of the company’s stock worth $419,000 after buying an additional 190 shares in the last quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group lifted its holdings in Alliant Energy by 4.7% during the 3rd quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group now owns 4,316 shares of the company’s stock worth $291,000 after buying an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Blair William & Co. IL lifted its position in Alliant Energy by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 17,538 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,182,000 after purchasing an additional 193 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.90% of the company’s stock.

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.