Alliant Energy [LNT] vs NextEra Energy [NEE] Detailed Stock Comparison

Alliant Energy Corporation

NASDAQ
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NextEra Energy, Inc.

NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Alliant Energy Corporation wins in 11 metrics, NextEra Energy, Inc. wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Alliant Energy Corporation appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Alliant Energy Corporation NextEra Energy, Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 22.71 27.45 Alliant Energy Corporation
Price-to-Book Ratio 2.50 3.46 Alliant Energy Corporation
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 168.08 146.24 NextEra Energy, Inc.
PEG Ratio -4.39 1.06 NextEra Energy, Inc.
EV/EBITDA 16.23 20.87 Alliant Energy Corporation
Profit Margin (TTM) 18.57% 24.93% NextEra Energy, Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) 16.73% 24.45% NextEra Energy, Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 16.73% 24.45% NextEra Energy, Inc.
Return on Equity 11.30% 8.37% Alliant Energy Corporation
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.64% 2.57% Alliant Energy Corporation
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $1.17B $3.21B NextEra Energy, Inc.
Dividend Yield 3.83% 2.48% Alliant Energy Corporation
1-Year Return 19.70% 14.99% Alliant Energy Corporation
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 4.22 6.89 Alliant Energy Corporation
Enterprise Value $30.06B $295.05B NextEra Energy, Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 6.89 10.76 Alliant Energy Corporation
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 41.54% 57.40% NextEra Energy, Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $17 $13 Alliant Energy Corporation
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $3.14 $3.30 NextEra Energy, Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.60 0.73 Alliant Energy Corporation
Short % of Float 9.18% 0.01% NextEra Energy, Inc.

Alliant Energy Corporation vs NextEra Energy, Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Alliant Energy Corporation0.60%2.57%3.74%0.71%12.07%12.14%
NextEra Energy, Inc.0.15%2.51%-7.75%-7.22%5.47%6.41%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Alliant Energy Corporation19.70%36.04%29.79%87.90%268.13%330.82%
NextEra Energy, Inc.14.99%13.76%17.34%174.99%507.27%734.04%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Alliant Energy Corporation vs NextEra Energy, Inc.

MetricLNTNEE
Market Information
Market Cap i$18.76B$200.71B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capMega cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i1,671,7487,647,137
90 Day Avg. Volume i1,870,0868,591,046
Last Close$73.55$86.12
52 Week Range$59.62 - $75.76$67.20 - $98.75
% from 52W High-2.92%-12.79%
All-Time High$75.76 (May 01, 2026)$98.75 (May 01, 2026)
% from All-Time High-2.92%-12.79%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.09%0.21%
Quarterly Earnings Growth-0.05%0.28%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.19%0.25%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.17%0.24%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.11%0.08%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i168.08146.24
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$28.52$26.22
Cash per Share (MRQ)$2.16$1.35
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$1.17B$12.49B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$-1,369,250,048$-15,209,124,864
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i3.83%2.48%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.58$2.33

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Alliant Energy Corporation vs NextEra Energy, Inc.

MetricLNT (Apr 24, 2026)NEE (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i22.7127.45
Forward P/E i19.3720.65
PEG Ratio i-4.391.06
Price to Sales (TTM) i4.226.89
Price to Book (MRQ) i2.503.46
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$18.76B$200.71B
Enterprise Value i$30.06B$295.05B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i6.8910.76
Enterprise to EBITDA i16.2320.87
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.600.73
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$28.52$26.22

Financial Statements Comparison: Alliant Energy Corporation vs NextEra Energy, Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricLNT (2025)NEE (2025)
Revenue/Sales i4.36B27.41B
Cost of Goods Sold i2.37B10.34B
COGS % of Revenue i54.3%37.7%
Gross Profit i1.99B17.07B
Gross Margin i45.7%62.3%
Research & Development iN/AN/A
Operating Income (EBIT) i1.03B8.02B
Operating Margin i23.5%29.3%
EBITDA i1.93B15.32B
EBITDA Margin i44.2%55.9%
Pre-Tax Income i661.00M4.53B
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i15.2%16.5%
Income Tax i-149.00M-802.00M
Income Tax % of Revenue i-3.4%-2.9%
Net Income (Profit) i810.00M5.33B
Profit Margin i18.6%19.5%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricLNT (2025)NEE (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i556.00M2.81B
Total Current Assets i1.70B13.58B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i38.9%49.6%
Total Current Liabilities i2.12B22.82B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i48.7%83.2%
Long-Term Debt i10.95B89.56B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i251.1%326.7%
Total Shareholders Equity i7.33B66.48B
Retained Earnings i4.24B35.10B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i97.3%128.1%
Property, Plant & Equipment i1.23BN/A

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricLNT (2025)NEE (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i1.17B12.09B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i26.8%44.1%
Capital Expenditures iN/A-553.00M
Free Cash Flow i1.17B3.21B
FCF Margin i26.8%11.7%
Debt Repayment i-300.00M-12.51B
Common Stock Repurchase iN/AN/A

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricLNTNEE
Shares Short i20.71M243,316
Short Ratio i9.940.03
Short % of Float i9.18%0.01%
Shares Outstanding i257.14M2.08B
Float Shares i256.35M2.08B
% Held by Insiders i0.16%0.12%
% Held by Institutions i91.14%84.78%
% Held by Public i8.70%15.10%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Alliant Energy Corporation vs NextEra Energy, Inc.

MetricLNTNEE
Last 12-Month Dividend i$2.58$2.33
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i3.83%2.48%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$2.10$2.13
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.85%0.73%
3-Year Total Dividends i$6.30$6.39
Ex-Dividend DateJan 30, 2026Feb 27, 2026