Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) is a utility holding company in Wisconsin, providing electric and natural gas services. Shares have lagged behind the market in the past year, but are up 10.5% YTD. Q2 results saw revenue up 7.5% and EPS up 19.3%, beating estimates. Analysts predict EPS growth of 5.6% for the fiscal year.

Analyst consensus on LNT is a “Moderate Buy,” with a mix of ratings. Mizuho Financial Group analyst maintains a “Hold” rating with a price target of $70. Mean price target is $66.91, representing a 2.4% premium. Street-high target is $72, suggesting a 10.1% upside potential.

The stock has seen an increase in “Strong Buy” ratings in recent months. Analysts are divided on the stock, with some bullish and others more cautious. All information in this article is for informational purposes only and does not represent any positions held by the author.

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