Alliant Energy (LNT) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
LNT - Alliant Energy Corporation Common Stock
$63.75
0.45 (0.71%)
▲
5d:
+0.69%
30d:
-6.14%
90d:
-18.3%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 05, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: LNT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: LNT shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$95.01
Based on 5.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$59.00
Trading above historical range
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 $63.75, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $64.45 to $68.29. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 17.2) compared to its historical average (19.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 4.0% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LNT is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $62.54. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: LNT scores 67/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $78.04 (+23.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, LNT is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $62.54. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: LNT scores 67/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $78.04 (+23.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$64.45 -
$68.29
Company Quality Score
66/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
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- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (67/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 23.3% below Wall St target ($78.04)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 18% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$64.45 -
$68.29
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$62.54
Resistance Level
$66.50
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
17.17
Wall Street Target
$78.04
(+23.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
1.0%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-4.0%
Profit Margin
18.4%
Valuation Discount vs History
-4.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
17.2 vs 19.4
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-4.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$60.77
(-4%)
2-Year Target
$58.34
(-8%)
3-Year Target
$56.00
(-12%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→19)
$63.29
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 7.7%)
$93.92
(+48%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 17.2, Growth: 7.7%)
$79.03
(+25%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.6, Growth: 7.7%)
$67.18
(+6%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (20x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 20.36 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.16
Bull Case
$82.58
(+31%)
Analyst growth 16.7%, PE expands to 22.4
Base Case
$75.07
(+19%)
Market implied 16.7%, PE stable at 20.4
Bear Case
$43.75
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 17.2 to 19.4
Stabilization Target:
$71.53
(+13.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+13.0%
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Last updated: October 01, 2026 2:23 PM ET
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