BMO Raises Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Target to $78, Maintains Outperform

Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) is one of the 10 best stocks to invest in during a recession.

On February 23, 2026, BMO Capital raised its price target on Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) from $72 to $78 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The update comes after the company posted its Q4 results. The firm noted that the company has signed a new agreement, moving the QTS Madison project to Iowa without changing its consolidated capital plan. For the rating, the firm cited the regulatory calendar's timing and the potential for upward revisions to earnings per share.

Separately, on February 22, 2026, Wells Fargo raised the price target on Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) from $71 to $75 and maintained an Overweight rating on its stock. According to the firm, the company’s updates have been solid. It finds the company’s data center growth attractive and further cites the lack of major rate cases during an election period.

CNN recorded a Buy rating on Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) from 7 of 14 analysts covering the stock. The 1-year average price target currently indicates a 3.73% upside potential as of March 5, 2026.

Founded in 1917, Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:LNT) is a public utility holding company serving the American Midwest. The company operates from its headquarters in Wisconsin.

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