Barclays Boosts Alliant Energy (LNT) Rating
Barclays has recently upgraded its rating for Alliant Energy (LNT) from Underweight to Equal-Weight as of January 21, 2026. This change in outlook is a significant move for the company and reflects Barclays’ confidence in its potential.
Price Forecast and Market Outlook
As of mid-January 2026, analysts forecast an average one-year price target for Alliant Energy at $73.84 per share. This figure represents a potential upside of 9.75% from its latest closing price of $67.28 per share. The price target estimates range from a low of $65.65 to a high of $81.90.
Projected Revenue and Earnings
- Projected annual revenue for Alliant Energy: $3,996 million
- Estimated decrease in revenue: 6.50%
- Projected annual non-GAAP EPS: $3.42
Institutional Ownership Trends
There are currently 1,436 funds reporting positions in Alliant Energy, a slight decrease of six owners, or 0.42% from the previous quarter. The average portfolio weight dedicated to LNT is 0.22%, marking an increase of 2.81%. Over the last three months, total shares owned by institutions rose by 3.30%, totaling 289,181,000 shares.
Significant Shareholders
- Janus Henderson Group: Holds 10,911K shares (4.24% ownership) – an increase of 1.24%.
- Victory Capital Management: Holds 9,123K shares (3.55% ownership) – a decrease of 9.43%.
- Nuveen: Holds 8,772K shares (3.41% ownership) – an increase of 4.63%.
- Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund: Holds 8,274K shares (3.22% ownership) – an increase of 1.83%.
- Vanguard 500 Index Fund: Holds 7,293K shares (2.84% ownership) – an increase of 2.23%.
Market Sentiment and Outlook
The current put/call ratio for LNT stands at 0.26, indicating a bullish sentiment among investors. Despite some fluctuations in portfolio allocations, there remains a general optimism towards Alliant Energy’s future performance.
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