LNT
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Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) closed at $74.06 as of 2026-05-01, trading 36.4% above its 200-week moving average of $54.29. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 32.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 69, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.15 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2727 weeks of data, LNT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 19 weeks. Historically, investors who bought LNT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +6.8%.
With a market cap of $19.1 billion, LNT is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 11.3%. The stock trades at 2.6x book value.
Share count has increased 2.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in LNT would have grown to $2092, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. LNT has returned 9.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 34% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: LNT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After LNT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying LNT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.9% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +20.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.1% vs +42.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment LNT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
LNT has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +6.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Mar 1974 | 5 | 5.0% | -9.0% | +11394.4% |
| Mar 1974 | Jan 1976 | 94 | 24.8% | -13.3% | +10934.7% |
| Mar 1976 | Mar 1976 | 4 | 0.9% | +24.4% | +12160.7% |
| Nov 1978 | Nov 1978 | 1 | 0.4% | -6.5% | +10718.3% |
| Dec 1978 | Jan 1979 | 7 | 1.6% | -7.8% | +10648.0% |
| Feb 1979 | Jul 1979 | 21 | 8.6% | -18.8% | +10648.0% |
| Jul 1979 | Jun 1981 | 100 | 26.4% | -7.7% | +10510.2% |
| Jul 1981 | Sep 1981 | 6 | 6.3% | +15.7% | +11722.8% |
| Sep 1990 | Sep 1990 | 1 | 0.7% | +48.0% | +3900.1% |
| Jun 1994 | Jul 1994 | 4 | 4.1% | +19.2% | +2314.6% |
| Sep 1994 | Oct 1994 | 4 | 1.7% | +8.0% | +2166.5% |
| Oct 1994 | Oct 1994 | 1 | 0.7% | +16.7% | +2156.3% |
| Nov 1994 | Jan 1995 | 8 | 2.6% | +22.3% | +2189.7% |
| Jun 2002 | Sep 2003 | 69 | 40.2% | -15.0% | +1355.0% |
| Jul 2008 | Aug 2008 | 2 | 1.5% | -11.4% | +788.3% |
| Sep 2008 | Jan 2010 | 66 | 34.7% | -8.6% | +802.4% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | 1 | 0.0% | +28.0% | +742.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 2.1% | +31.0% | +122.1% |
| Oct 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 4.5% | +0.8% | +69.3% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 3.0% | +1.9% | +64.7% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 1.7% | +1.7% | +60.8% |
| Jun 2023 | Jun 2023 | 1 | 0.4% | +2.0% | +58.2% |
| Jul 2023 | May 2024 | 40 | 6.8% | +14.6% | +58.5% |
| May 2024 | Jul 2024 | 6 | 2.4% | +27.8% | +58.1% |
| Average | 19 | — | +6.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LNT below its 200-week moving average?
No. Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) is currently 36.4% above its 200-week moving average of $54.29. It would need to fall to $54.29 to cross below the line.
What is LNT's 200-week moving average price?
Alliant Energy Corporation's 200-week moving average is $54.29 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when LNT drops below its 200-week moving average?
LNT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +6.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 19 weeks on average.
Is LNT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about LNT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 69. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 11.3%. Price-to-book is 2.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does LNT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in LNT would have grown to $2092, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 9.6% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. LNT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does LNT pay a dividend?
Yes. Alliant Energy Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 281.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01