Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.92
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
71.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
21 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
71.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
21 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.0% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$1.92
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout71.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout145.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak21 years
3Y CAGR5.9%
5Y CAGR6.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.6%
1Y Total Return15.3%
5Y Total Return73.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$17,31810Y ago$26,00820Y ago$58,617
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Alliant Energy Corporation distributes 71.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 145.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LNT has raised its dividend for 21 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: 2.6% dividend yield, 2.6% 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 73.2%, with dividends contributing 19.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,008 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$9.21
Avg/Payment$0.4606
Latest Change+5.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.4800 | — | 3.75% | May 15, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Electric and gas combination utilities
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
71.3% payout
Streak
21Y
6.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.6%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LNTAlliant Energy Corpo… | $18.6B | 2.6% | 71.3% | 21 | Watch |
XELXcel Energy Inc. | $49.3B | 2.5% | 60.7% | 16 | Watch |
ETREntergy Corporation | $48.5B | 2.2% | 60.6% | 11 | Watch |
PEGPublic Service Enter… | $42.9B | 2.2% | 44.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd WECWEC Energy Group, In… | $38.1B | 3.0% | 73.7% | 23 | Watch |
AEEAmeren Corporation | $31.3B | 2.5% | 52.7% | 16 | Sustainable |
FTSFortis Inc. | $29.2B | 2.1% | 48.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st ESEversource Energy | $28.6B | 3.7% | 1.2% | 23 | Sustainable |
3rd EDConsolidated Edison,… | $26.5B | 2.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
Annual Dividend History
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.54 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $2.03 | 5.7% | 4 | — | — | — | 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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How much dividend does LNT pay per share?
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.92 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made 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 Annual.
Is LNT's dividend safe?
LNT's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +71.3% and FCF payout ratio of +145.1%. With 21 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 21 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.92 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 $17,318 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 +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.