Alliant Energy (LNT, $52.72) posts -8.8% y/y drop in EPS, despite revenue's +10.8% climb
Alliant Energy Corporation reported third-quarter 2022 operating earnings of 93 cents, which is -8.8% lower than the year-ago figure.
The company’s revenues climbed +10.8% year over year to $1,135 million in the quarter, on the back of its Electric and Gas operations growth. Retail electric and gas utility customers increased 0.8% and 0.7% year over year, respectively. Gas volumes sold and transported were up +16.7% year over year.
Total operating expenses in the quarter were +12.4% higher from the year-ago period.
Alliant Energy boosted its 2022 earnings forecast to a range of $2.76 to $2.83, from prior outlook of $2.67 to $2.81 per share. The hike in mid-point of the forecast is primarily due to the estimated temperature effects on retail electric and gas sales through the first three quarters of 2022. The company expects 2022 capital expenditure to be $1,540 million, and $10,015 million for the 2022-2026 time horizon.
LNT in +3.16% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on October 16, 2024
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where LNT advanced for three days, in of 332 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 15, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on LNT as a result. In of 101 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 290 cases where LNT Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for LNT moved out of overbought territory on October 17, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 38 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 71 cases where LNT's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for LNT turned negative on October 25, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 52 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where LNT declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
LNT broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 16, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating outstanding price growth. LNT’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 64, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.878) is normal, around the industry mean (1.714). P/E Ratio (17.874) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.466). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (2.563) is also within normal values, averaging (2.620). Dividend Yield (0.037) settles around the average of (0.074) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.126) is also within normal values, averaging (3.109).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
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