LNT Dividend History & Analysis | 3.1% Yield
LNT has a dividend yield of 3.1% and paid 2.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCG NYSE PG&E |
38,971 M | 120.11% | 87.5% |
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LNT Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 2026-07-31 | 2026-08-17 | Quarterly | 0.535 | 0% | 0.76% |
| 2026-04-30 | 2026-04-30 | 2026-05-15 | Quarterly | 0.535 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2026-01-30 | 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-17 | Quarterly | 0.535 | +5.4% | 0.82% |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-17 | Quarterly | 0.5075 | 0% | 0.75% |
| 2025-07-31 | 2025-07-31 | 2025-08-15 | Quarterly | 0.5075 | 0% | 0.79% |
| 2025-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | 2025-05-15 | Quarterly | 0.5075 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2025-01-31 | 2025-01-31 | 2025-02-18 | Quarterly | 0.5075 | +5.7% | 0.86% |
| 2024-10-31 | 2024-10-31 | 2024-11-15 | Quarterly | 0.48 | 0% | 0.81% |
| 2024-07-31 | 2024-07-31 | 2024-08-15 | Quarterly | 0.48 | 0% | 0.86% |
| 2024-04-29 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-05-15 | Quarterly | 0.48 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2024-01-30 | 2024-01-31 | 2024-02-15 | Quarterly | 0.48 | +6.1% | 0.99% |
| 2023-10-30 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-11-15 | Quarterly | 0.4525 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 2023-07-28 | 2023-07-31 | 2023-08-15 | Quarterly | 0.4525 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-04-27 | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-15 | Quarterly | 0.4525 | 0% | 0.83% |
| 2023-01-30 | 2023-01-31 | 2023-02-15 | Quarterly | 0.4525 | +5.8% | 0.84% |
| 2022-10-28 | 2022-10-31 | 2022-11-15 | Quarterly | 0.4275 | 0% | 0.84% |
| 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-15 | Quarterly | 0.4275 | 0% | 0.73% |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-16 | Quarterly | 0.4275 | 0% | 0.71% |
| 2022-01-28 | 2022-01-31 | 2022-02-15 | Quarterly | 0.4275 | +6.2% | 0.73% |
| 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-01 | 2021-11-15 | Quarterly | 0.4025 | 0% | 0.71% |
LNT Dividend FAQ
As of October 2026, LNT's dividend yield is 3.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.11 USD by the current share price of 69.66.
As of October 2026, LNT paid a dividend of 2.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-31 and the payout was 0.535 USD.
LNT pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, LNT has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-31.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for LNT for the next payments are between 0.554 (+3.6%) and 0.567 (+6.0%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.22%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.535 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Alliant Energy (LNT) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Alliant Energy (LNT) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
LNT's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.84% per year. Strong growth: LNT's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
LNT's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.40%. If you bought LNT's shares at 48.00 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.40% of your original purchase price.
LNT Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Alliant Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
LNT's 3.08% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of LNT is 67.1%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.
LNT's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.77%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
LNT Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-18 02:05 UTC