Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Stock Forecast
LNT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.08 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $76.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.21
- 52-week range
- $63.21 – $78.03
LNT analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LNT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LNT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.27 | $1.20 | $1.33 | $1.12 | +13.5% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.43 | $3.40 | $3.45 | $3.22 | +6.5% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.69 | $3.60 | $3.75 | $3.43 | +7.5% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LNT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.30B | $1.30B | $1.30B | +7.1% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.57B | $4.43B | $4.69B | +4.7% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.83B | $4.68B | $5.06B | +5.8% | 7 |
LNT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LNT revenue: reported and forecast
LNT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.19 | $1.22 | $1.22 | $1.22 | $1.27 | +7.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.42 | $3.42 | $3.42 | $3.42 | $3.43 | +0.3% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.68 | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.69 | +0.1% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LNT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LNT beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from LNT
13 analysts cover Alliant Energy; their consensus rating is buy (4.08 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $76.29, 11.7% above the latest close of $68.32. Analysts expect earnings of $3.43 per share for 2026, +6.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.69 per share on revenue of $4.8 billion. Alliant Energy beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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LNT forecast FAQ
What is Alliant Energy's price target?
The average analyst price target for Alliant Energy is $76.29, 11.7% above the latest close of $68.32.
Is Alliant Energy a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Alliant Energy, 6 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Alliant Energy's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.43 per share for 2026 (range $3.40 to $3.45); for 2027 the estimate is $3.69.
What is Alliant Energy's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.6 billion, growth of 4.7%; for 2027 it is $4.8 billion.
When does Alliant Energy report earnings?
Alliant Energy is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.21.
Does Alliant Energy usually beat earnings estimates?
Alliant Energy reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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