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ED vs. LNT: Consolidated Edison vs. Alliant Energy Stock Comparison

How do Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT) both fall under the Utilities industry group, but ED is classified in Multi-Utilities while LNT is classified in Electric Utilities.

Company profile comparison for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
Profile ItemEDLNT
NameConsolidated Edison Inc.Alliant Energy Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorUtilitiesUtilities
GICS Industry GroupUtilitiesUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-UtilitiesElectric Utilities
GICS Sub-IndustryMulti-UtilitiesElectric Utilities
Market Capitalization44.00 billion USD18.85 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaq
Listing DateJanuary 2, 1962February 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ED
LNT
GSPC
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
Total Return (1Y)24.62%12.31%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)13.82%18.55%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)12.66%9.28%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

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LNT
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)17.94%17.65%
Beta (5Y)0.230.50
Max Drawdown (5Y)-22.03%-25.59%
Avg. Volume (3M)2.21M2.73M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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ED and LNT are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)1.130.46
Sortino Ratio (1Y)1.740.66

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Alliant Energy (LNT) at 12.36% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Consolidated Edison (ED) at 9.10% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for LNT.

ED

Utilities industry group

9.10%

Max
17.99%
Q3
12.01%
Median
9.44%
ED
9.10%
Q1
7.56%
Min
2.17%

LNT

Utilities industry group

12.36%

Max
17.99%
LNT
12.36%
Q3
12.01%
Median
9.44%
Q1
7.56%
Min
2.17%
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their ROE against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Alliant Energy (LNT) at 20.74% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Consolidated Edison (ED) at 12.70%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

ED

Utilities industry group

12.70%

Max
28.78%
Q3
17.30%
Median
12.73%
ED
12.70%
Q1
9.18%
Min
-0.20%

LNT

Utilities industry group

20.74%

Max
28.78%
LNT
20.74%
Q3
17.30%
Median
12.73%
Q1
9.18%
Min
-0.20%
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their net margin against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Consolidated Edison (ED) at 26.28% and Alliant Energy (LNT) at 30.27% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

ED

Utilities industry group

26.28%

Max
53.83%
Q3
31.12%
ED
26.28%
Median
23.62%
Q1
15.45%
Min
-4.90%

LNT

Utilities industry group

30.27%

Max
53.83%
Q3
31.12%
LNT
30.27%
Median
23.62%
Q1
15.45%
Min
-4.90%
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their operating margin against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
ROE (TTM)9.10%12.36%
ROA (TTM)3.33%2.47%
Net Margin (TTM)12.70%20.74%
Operating Margin (TTM)26.28%30.27%
Gross Margin (TTM)53.72%45.05%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Consolidated Edison (ED) at 10.89% and Alliant Energy (LNT) at 9.57% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Consolidated Edison (ED) at 7.63% and Alliant Energy (LNT) at 16.73% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
Revenue Growth (YoY)10.89%9.57%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)2.59%1.23%
EPS Growth (YoY)7.63%16.73%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)6.57%4.77%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Consolidated Edison (ED) at 1.18 carries current ratio above its industry’s typical mid-range, while Alliant Energy (LNT) at 0.51 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — different working-capital profiles, both worth examining.

ED

Utilities industry group

1.18

Max
1.90
ED
1.18
Q3
1.17
Median
0.88
Q1
0.66
Min
0.29

LNT

Utilities industry group

0.51

Max
1.90
Q3
1.17
Median
0.88
Q1
0.66
LNT
0.51
Min
0.29
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their current ratio against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both Consolidated Edison (ED) at 1.06 and Alliant Energy (LNT) at 1.61 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

ED

Utilities industry group

1.06

Max
2.63
Q3
1.77
Median
1.35
ED
1.06
Q1
0.84
Min
0.00

LNT

Utilities industry group

1.61

Max
2.63
Q3
1.77
LNT
1.61
Median
1.35
Q1
0.84
Min
0.00
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.180.51
Debt / Equity (MRQ)1.061.61
Net Debt / EBITDA4.426.67

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Consolidated Edison (ED) at 2.89% and Alliant Energy (LNT) at 2.88% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

ED

Utilities industry group

2.89%

Max
6.66%
Q3
3.58%
ED
2.89%
Median
2.85%
Q1
0.66%
Min
0.00%

LNT

Utilities industry group

2.88%

Max
6.66%
Q3
3.58%
LNT
2.88%
Median
2.85%
Q1
0.66%
Min
0.00%
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Consolidated Edison (ED) at 56.38% and Alliant Energy (LNT) at 58.84% keep payout ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges — dividend policies that share earnings without consuming too much of them.

ED

Utilities industry group

56.38%

Max
113.04%
Q3
68.72%
ED
56.38%
Median
56.38%
Q1
32.38%
Min
0.00%

LNT

Utilities industry group

58.84%

Max
113.04%
Q3
68.72%
LNT
58.84%
Median
56.38%
Q1
32.38%
Min
0.00%
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.89%2.88%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)56.38%58.84%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both Consolidated Edison (ED) at 19.03 and Alliant Energy (LNT) at 20.24 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

ED

Utilities industry group

19.03

Max
31.22
Q3
23.30
Median
19.64
ED
19.03
Q1
15.17
Min
3.34

LNT

Utilities industry group

20.24

Max
31.22
Q3
23.30
LNT
20.24
Median
19.64
Q1
15.17
Min
3.34
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Consolidated Edison (ED) at 2.43 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Alliant Energy (LNT) at 4.18 sits in the pricier quartile — LNT costs more per dollar of sales.

ED

Utilities industry group

2.43

Max
6.35
Q3
3.63
Median
2.63
ED
2.43
Q1
1.52
Min
0.00

LNT

Utilities industry group

4.18

Max
6.35
LNT
4.18
Q3
3.63
Median
2.63
Q1
1.52
Min
0.00
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Consolidated Edison (ED) at 1.67 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Alliant Energy (LNT) at 2.41 carries an above-peer premium to book — LNT is pricier on assets.

ED

Utilities industry group

1.67

Max
3.12
Q3
2.21
Median
1.83
ED
1.67
Q1
1.46
Min
0.34

LNT

Utilities industry group

2.41

Max
3.12
LNT
2.41
Q3
2.21
Median
1.83
Q1
1.46
Min
0.34
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Consolidated Edison (ED) vs. Alliant Energy (LNT): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Utilities industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Consolidated Edison (ED) and Alliant Energy (LNT)
MetricEDLNT
P/E Ratio (TTM)19.0320.24
P/S Ratio (TTM)2.434.18
P/B Ratio (MRQ)1.672.41
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-3.05%-8.11%