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LNT Gross Margin Analysis

42.6%

Higher than 38% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its electricity and services, so a 42.6% margin means Alliant Energy retains $0.426 of every dollar of sales.

Sector Performance

38th percentile

LNT

42.6%

Sector Median

43.9%

Sector Avg

49.5%

Prior Period

36.1%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

This figure sits just below the sector median of 43.2% and places the company at the 45th percentile among its utility peers, indicating a slightly lower but still competitive profitability on sales. No trend data is available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and only a single historical value of 42.6% is reported. Without a trend, the assessment of risk or opportunity relies entirely on the current level, which is near the sector median — this implies no unusual competitive advantage or disadvantage, making the near-term risk profile average. The combination of a roughly average gross margin and no directional trend supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither signals a strong edge nor a clear weakness relative to the sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about LNT?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does LNT's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

LNT's Gross Margin of 42.6% compares to a Utilities sector median of 43.9%, placing it in the 38th percentile.

Who are LNT's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Utilities peers by Gross Margin include: PPL (43.9%), ATO (46.0%), PNW (37.9%), PEG (30.6%), NEP (59.9%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.