Should I buy Alliant Energy (LNT) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (214 calls tested). It aims for $78 (+17 %), call made on August 4, 2026, maturing on August 4, 2027 (71 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Alliant Energy
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 82 % | +14.4 % | 11 | $71 +6% |
| Scotiabank | 80 % | +14.4 % | 5 | $74 +11% |
| Barclays | 78 % | +11.2 % | 9 | $68 +2% |
| B of A Securities | 50 % | +1.2 % | 8 | $74 +11% |
| Wunderlich Securities | 100 % | +12.9 % | 7 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $75, i.e. +12% from the current price ($67).
- The most reliable firm on LNT, Wells Fargo (82% hit rate, 11 scored calls), targets $71 (call made on January 20, 2026, maturing on January 20, 2027) (+6%) in its most recent call.
- Pays a dividend (2.8% yield), raised for 21 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on LNT
Median target $75 (+12%) · 5 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Alliant Energy now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 20% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $75 (+12%), and Wells Fargo (most reliable on LNT, 82%) targets $71. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~21). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Alliant Energy?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($75) is still +12% above the current price ($67) (most reliable on LNT: Wells Fargo, 82%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Alliant Energy still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($67) and its estimated value: analysts target $75 on median (+12%), with 20% buys (most reliable on LNT: Wells Fargo, 82%). Cross-check with their real reliability on LNT and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying LNT?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 4 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Alliant Energy profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).