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LNT Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

11.1%

Higher than 57% of Utilities sector peers

Updated 393h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ money, so an 11.1% ROE means Alliant earns $0.111 for every $1 of equity invested.

Sector Performance

57th percentile

LNT

11.1%

Sector Median

11.0%

Sector Avg

10.4%

Prior Period

11.3%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholders’ money, so an 11.1% ROE means Alliant earns $0.111 for every $1 of equity invested.

That level sits just above its utilities sector peers, whose median ROE is 10.9%, placing Alliant in the 62nd percentile of its sector. The trend data is incomplete: the year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter ROE slipped by 1.8% from 11.3% to 11.1%. The combination of an above-average ROE with a small recent decline suggests stable profitability with slight near-term pressure, implying modest risk rather than a clear opportunity. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the ROE is close to the sector median and the only available change is minor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about LNT?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

How does LNT's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

LNT's Return on Equity (ROE) of 11.1% compares to a Utilities sector median of 11.0%, placing it in the 57th percentile.

Who are LNT's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Utilities peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: AEE (10.9%), AEP (11.5%), PEG (11.8%), PNW (9.6%), ATO (8.8%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.