Alliant Energy Corp (LNT)

Pretax margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 576,000 707,000 708,000 600,000 567,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,981,000 4,027,000 4,205,000 3,669,000 3,416,000
Pretax margin 14.47% 17.56% 16.84% 16.35% 16.60%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $576,000K ÷ $3,981,000K
= 14.47%

The pretax margin of Alliant Energy Corp has shown fluctuations over the past five years. It stood at 16.60% as of December 31, 2020, declined slightly to 16.35% by December 31, 2021, and then improved to 16.84% by December 31, 2022. Subsequently, the pretax margin further increased to 17.56% by December 31, 2023. However, there was a decrease in pretax margin to 14.47% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, despite some fluctuations, Alliant Energy Corp has managed to maintain a relatively stable pretax margin over the period under review. The company should continue to monitor its operational efficiency and cost management strategies to sustain and improve its pretax margin in the future.