Alliant Energy [LNT] vs NextEra Energy [NEE] Detailed Stock Comparison
Alliant Energy
NASDAQ
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NextEra Energy
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Alliant Energy wins in 13 metrics, NextEra Energy wins in 7 metrics, with 0 ties. Alliant Energy appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Alliant Energy | NextEra Energy | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.67 | 26.24 | Alliant Energy |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.41 | 3.05 | Alliant Energy |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 158.25 | 152.94 | NextEra Energy |
| PEG Ratio | 0.21 | 1.03 | Alliant Energy |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.55 | 17.67 | Alliant Energy |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.08% | 22.85% | NextEra Energy |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 23.21% | 33.85% | NextEra Energy |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 23.21% | 33.85% | NextEra Energy |
| Return on Equity | 11.94% | 7.59% | Alliant Energy |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.73% | 2.71% | Alliant Energy |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.17B | $4.75B | NextEra Energy |
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% | 2.25% | Alliant Energy |
| 1-Year Return | 15.41% | -4.19% | Alliant Energy |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.15 | 5.99 | Alliant Energy |
| Enterprise Value | $28.19B | $258.76B | NextEra Energy |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.80 | 9.99 | Alliant Energy |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.07% | 64.12% | NextEra Energy |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $16 | $13 | Alliant Energy |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.24 | $2.87 | Alliant Energy |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.53 | 0.62 | Alliant Energy |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Alliant Energy vs NextEra Energy Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | -1.18% | 3.64% | 1.87% | 9.41% | 4.89% | 14.46% |
| NextEra Energy | -1.31% | 1.21% | -1.57% | 14.01% | 7.80% | 6.58% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | 15.41% | 7.55% | 23.29% | 131.73% | 277.93% | 347.66% |
| NextEra Energy | -4.19% | -13.33% | 9.20% | 199.88% | 466.59% | 607.98% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Alliant Energy vs NextEra Energy
| Metric | LNT | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $17.21B | $155.11B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,248,000 | 10,670,354 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,984,993 | 9,283,681 |
| Last Close | $66.18 | $75.32 |
| 52 Week Range | $56.08 - $67.11 | $61.72 - $86.10 |
| % from 52W High | -1.39% | -12.52% |
| All-Time High | $67.11 (Aug 22, 2025) | $93.73 (Dec 27, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.39% | -19.64% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.10% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.00% | 0.25% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.34% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.08% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 158.25 | 152.94 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.81 | $24.67 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.28 | $0.84 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.10B | $12.21B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,308,000,000 | $-13,566,249,984 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.79% | 2.25% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.49 | $1.61 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Alliant Energy vs NextEra Energy
| Metric | LNT | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.67 | 26.24 |
| Forward P/E | 20.73 | 20.47 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.21 | 1.03 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.15 | 5.99 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.41 | 3.05 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $17.21B | $155.11B |
| Enterprise Value | $28.19B | $258.76B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.80 | 9.99 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.55 | 17.67 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.53 | 0.62 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.81 | $24.67 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Alliant Energy vs NextEra Energy
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LNT | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.13B | $6.70B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $630.00M | $2.40B |
| Gross Profit | $498.00M | $4.30B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $257.00M | $1.89B |
| EBITDA | $478.00M | $4.07B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $166.00M | $1.38B |
| Income Tax | $-47.00M | $-256.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $213.00M | $1.64B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LNT | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $25.00M | $2.42B |
| Total Current Assets | $969.00M | $12.65B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $2.89B | $22.86B |
| Long-Term Debt | $8.58B | $79.81B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $7.09B | $60.37B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.04B | $32.61B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LNT | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $249.00M | $1.06B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-153.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | $249.00M | $268.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-3.70B |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LNT | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 7.71M | 35.75M |
| Short Ratio | 3.99 | 3.26 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,248,000 | 10,670,354 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,984,993 | 9,283,681 |
| Shares Outstanding | 256.69M | 2.06B |
| Float Shares | 256.23M | 2.05B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.85% | 0.83% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Alliant Energy vs NextEra Energy
| Metric | LNT | NEE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.49 | $1.61 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.79% | 2.25% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.04 | $1.63 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 0.68% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.11 | $4.90 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |