Alliant Energy's Surging Volume Hits 477th Rank on $210M Trading Day as Institutions Pile In

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ:LNT) saw a significant surge in trading activity on August 15, 2025, with a daily trading volume of $0.21 billion, marking a 38.29% increase compared to the previous day. Despite a 0.15% decline in share price, the stock ranked 477th in volume among listed equities, highlighting renewed institutional interest.

Institutional investors bolstered their positions in the company during the first quarter. Citigroup Inc. increased its stake by 54.1%, acquiring an additional 97,257 shares, while the Texas Teacher Retirement System and Sowell Financial Services entered new positions. The State of Alaska Department of Revenue and Farther Finance Advisors also expanded holdings, with the latter nearly doubling its ownership. These moves reflect confidence in Alliant’s long-term stability as a utility holding company serving Iowa and Midwest markets.

Recent financial results reinforced this optimism. Alliant Energy reported Q2 earnings of $0.68 per share, surpassing analyst estimates by $0.06, alongside a 7.5% year-over-year revenue growth. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.5075 per share, yielding 3.1%, with a payout ratio of 62.65%. Analysts remain divided on valuation, with BMO Capital Markets and UBS maintaining “market perform” and “neutral” ratings, while Jefferies and Wolfe Research upgraded to “buy” and “outperform,” respectively. The consensus target price stands at approximately $64.59.

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