Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.02
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.8%
Payout Ratio
64.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
22 years
LNT Dividend Income Check
Safety
64.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
LNT Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.8%
Trailing DPS$2.02
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout64.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR5.9%
5Y CAGR6.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.8%
1Y Total Return19.4%
5Y Total Return42.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,28210Y ago$24,12120Y ago$58,075
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LNT Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
LNT Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Alliant Energy Corporation distributes 64.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LNT has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.9% and 5-year CAGR of 6.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LNT returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.8% dividend yield, 2.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 42.8%, with dividends contributing 16.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,121 today.
LNT Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.34
Avg/Payment$0.4672
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026Latest | $0.5350 | — | 2.84% | May 15, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.5350 | ↑ +5.4% | 3.12% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.5075 | — | 3.04% | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.5075 | — | 3.08% | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.5075 | — | 3.24% | May 15, 2025 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.5075 | ↑ +5.7% | 3.31% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 3.20% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 3.40% | Aug 15, 2024 |
LNT Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.8%
#8 of 9
Safety
Watch
64.3% payout
Streak
22Y
6.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.8%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNTAlliant Energy Corpo… | $18.5B | 2.8% | 64.3% | 22 | Watch |
 WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $36.7B | 3.1% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
3rd  EVRGEvergy, Inc. | $19.1B | 3.2% | 71.7% | 6 | Watch |
2nd  OGEOGE Energy Corp. | $9.8B | 3.6% | 72.6% | 1 | Watch |
1st  NWENorthwestern Energy … | $4.5B | 3.6% | 89.1% | 20 | At Risk |
 OTTROtter Tail Corporati… | $3.7B | 2.4% | 31.9% | 11 | Sustainable |
 DTEDTE Energy Company | $29.5B | 3.0% | 59.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CMSCMS Energy Corporati… | $22.8B | 3.0% | 61.9% | 19 | Watch |
 AEPAmerican Electric Po… | $71.7B | 2.9% | 56.1% | 21 | Sustainable |
LNT Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.07 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $2.03 | 5.7% | 4 | $3.14 | 64.6% | 1.55x | 4.0% |
| 2024 | $1.92 | 6.1% | 4 | $2.69 | 71.4% | 1.40x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.81 | 5.8% | 4 | $2.78 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 3.6% |
| 2022 | $1.71 | 6.2% | 4 | $2.73 | 62.6% | 1.60x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $1.61 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.63 | 61.2% | 1.63x | 3.2% |
| 2020 | $1.52 | 7.0% | 4 | $2.47 | 61.5% | 1.63x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $1.42 | 5.9% | 4 | $2.33 | 60.9% | 1.64x | 2.8% |
| 2018 | $1.34 | 6.4% | 4 | $2.19 | 61.2% | 1.63x | 2.7% |
| 2017 | $1.26 | 7.2% | 4 | $1.99 | 63.3% | 1.58x | 2.5% |
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Start ComparisonLNT — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LNT stock.
How much dividend does LNT pay per share?
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.02 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LNT's next ex-dividend date?
LNT's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LNT typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LNT's dividend safe?
LNT's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +64.3% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LNT a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Alliant Energy Corporation is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LNT pay dividends?
Alliant Energy Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.02 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LNT grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LNT five years ago would be worth approximately $14,282 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LNT's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LNT's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.