Alliant Energy Q2 Profit Soars 100%, Driven by Regulated Utilities Segment

Alliant Energy reported Q2 2025 results with EPS of $0.68, beating analysts' expectations of $0.64, and revenue of $961 million, significantly higher than the $887.2 million consensus estimate. The company's growth plans, favorable regulatory outcomes, and new commercial load, particularly from data center contracts, drove the positive results. Alliant Energy's EPS (GAAP) doubled compared to Q2 2024, with most of the upside coming from the regulated utilities segment. The company's capital expenditures plan has been increased to $11.5 billion for 2025-2028 to support growth.

Alliant Energy Corp (LNT) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, delivering earnings per share (EPS) of $0.68, which surpassed analysts' expectations of $0.64. The company's revenue for the quarter came in at $961 million, significantly higher than the $887.2 million consensus estimate. The positive results can be attributed to the company's growth plans, favorable regulatory outcomes, and new commercial load, particularly from data center contracts [1].

The company's EPS (GAAP) doubled compared to Q2 2024, with most of the upside coming from the regulated utilities segment. Alliant Energy's capital expenditures plan has been increased to $11.5 billion for 2025-2028 to support growth. The company also reaffirmed its 2025 earnings guidance range of $3.15 to $3.25 per share [1].

Alliant Energy's stock price rose by 1.33% in pre-market trading, reaching $67, reflecting investor confidence in the company's ability to deliver strong earnings despite missing revenue forecasts. The stock has delivered a robust 22.23% total return over the past year and is currently trading near its 52-week high of $66.62 [1].

The company's strong performance in Q2 2025 was driven by successful capital investment programs, new electric and gas rates, and higher sales due to temperature changes. Alliant Energy maintains its long-term annual earnings growth target of 5% to 7%, positioning itself well in the utility sector [1].

Alliant Energy continues to focus on energy storage projects and advanced gas path projects, aiming to complete a 175 MW energy storage project by year-end. The company's P/E ratio stands at 22.81, and its market capitalization is $17.06 billion, reflecting strong fundamentals [1].

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[1] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-alliant-energy-q2-2025-sees-eps-beat-stock-rises-93CH-4181193