Alliant Energy [LNT] vs Southern Company [SO] Detailed Stock Comparison
Alliant Energy
NASDAQ
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Southern Company
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Alliant Energy wins in 9 metrics, Southern Company wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Southern Company appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Alliant Energy | Southern Company | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.67 | 24.45 | Alliant Energy |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.41 | 3.06 | Alliant Energy |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 158.25 | 189.66 | Alliant Energy |
| PEG Ratio | 0.21 | 21.90 | Alliant Energy |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.55 | 13.24 | Southern Company |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.08% | 15.10% | Alliant Energy |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 23.21% | 28.08% | Southern Company |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 23.21% | 28.08% | Southern Company |
| Return on Equity | 11.94% | 11.23% | Alliant Energy |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.73% | 3.39% | Southern Company |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.17B | $833.00M | Alliant Energy |
| Dividend Yield | 3.79% | 2.44% | Alliant Energy |
| 1-Year Return | 15.41% | 9.71% | Alliant Energy |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.15 | 3.67 | Southern Company |
| Enterprise Value | $28.19B | $176.97B | Southern Company |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.80 | 6.24 | Southern Company |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 48.07% | 50.05% | Southern Company |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $16 | $26 | Southern Company |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.24 | $3.87 | Southern Company |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.53 | 0.36 | Southern Company |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Alliant Energy vs Southern Company 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% |
| Southern Company | -1.43% | 0.44% | -1.43% | 6.35% | 6.29% | 15.12% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliant Energy | 15.41% | 7.55% | 23.29% | 131.73% | 277.93% | 347.66% |
| Southern Company | 9.71% | 20.82% | 80.24% | 116.00% | 155.56% | 178.54% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Alliant Energy vs Southern Company
| Metric | LNT | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $17.21B | $104.09B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,248,000 | 5,141,170 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,984,993 | 5,310,880 |
| Last Close | $66.18 | $93.13 |
| 52 Week Range | $56.08 - $67.11 | $80.46 - $96.44 |
| % from 52W High | -1.39% | -3.43% |
| All-Time High | $67.11 (Aug 22, 2025) | $96.44 (Jul 22, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.39% | -3.43% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.00% | -0.27% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.20% | 0.15% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.23% | 0.28% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.11% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 158.25 | 189.66 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.81 | $30.92 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.28 | $1.15 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.10B | $9.22B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-1,308,000,000 | $-1,096,749,952 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.79% | 2.44% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.49 | $2.16 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Alliant Energy vs Southern Company
| Metric | LNT | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.67 | 24.45 |
| Forward P/E | 20.73 | 21.90 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.21 | 21.90 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.15 | 3.67 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.41 | 3.06 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $17.21B | $104.09B |
| Enterprise Value | $28.19B | $176.97B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.80 | 6.24 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.55 | 13.24 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.53 | 0.36 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $27.81 | $30.92 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Alliant Energy vs Southern Company
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 | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.13B | $6.97B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $630.00M | $3.48B |
| Gross Profit | $498.00M | $3.49B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $257.00M | $1.76B |
| EBITDA | $478.00M | $3.39B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $166.00M | $1.14B |
| Income Tax | $-47.00M | $289.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $213.00M | $853.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LNT | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $25.00M | $2.33B |
| Total Current Assets | $969.00M | $11.82B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $2.89B | $13.77B |
| Long-Term Debt | $8.58B | $64.24B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $7.09B | $37.22B |
| Retained Earnings | $4.04B | $14.29B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $3.01B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LNT | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $249.00M | $1.94B |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-2.44B |
| Free Cash Flow | $249.00M | $-1.19B |
| Debt Repayment | $0 | $-876.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LNT | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 7.71M | 31.17M |
| Short Ratio | 3.99 | 5.93 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,248,000 | 5,141,170 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,984,993 | 5,310,880 |
| Shares Outstanding | 256.69M | 1.10B |
| Float Shares | 256.23M | 1.10B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.85% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Alliant Energy vs Southern Company
| Metric | LNT | SO |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $2.49 | $2.16 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.79% | 2.44% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $2.04 | $2.34 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 0.93% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $6.11 | $7.02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |