LNT Stock and Options Trade Setup — Alliant Energy Corporation
Nasdaq · Regulated Electric & Gas Utilities — Midwest · Moderate options liquidity · Large cap · ~$14B
Alliant Energy has one of the most ambitious clean energy transition plans in the regulated utility sector — retiring all coal by 2030 and replacing it with wind and solar at a capital investment of $9B+ over five years. Crucially, Iowa is the best onshore wind resource in North America, making the transition economic as well as strategic. The Iowa regulatory environment has been consistently constructive, with rate cases settled efficiently and renewable energy riders enabling timely recovery of clean energy investments. Alliant has largely pre-funded this capital program and maintains investment-grade credit. Data center development in Iowa — where Microsoft, Google, and Meta have massive campuses — is adding structural electric load growth well above historical trends. At a 3.8% dividend yield with 5-7% annual EPS growth guidance, the total return profile is compelling for income-oriented investors.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move LNT against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Iowa regulatory lag on capital recovery if the commission turns less constructive
- 2.Wind curtailment risk during periods of excess Midwest grid generation
- 3.Financing costs for the clean energy capital plan increase with rising interest rates
LNT Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is LNT a good options trade today?+
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 65/100, ranking it top 40%. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is LNT's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
LNT's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 62%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past LNT trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for LNT?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the LNT setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh LNT's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If LNT drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for LNT?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to LNT: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is LNT outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. LNT currently scores 65.
How does LNT compare to other Regulated Electric & Gas Utilities — Midwest setups?+
LNT's sector rank and percentile against other Regulated Electric & Gas Utilities — Midwest tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Regulated Electric & Gas Utilities — Midwest Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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