Alliant Energy Reports 6% EPS Growth for 2025, Affirms 2026 Guidance, and Details Multi-Year Capital Plan

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Alliant Energy announced full-year 2025 ongoing EPS growth of 6% to $3.22, affirmed its 2026 EPS guidance, and outlined a substantial multi-year capital expenditure plan totaling over $13 billion through 2029.

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• Full-Year 2025 Earnings Growth

  Reported ongoing EPS of $3.22 for 2025, representing a 6% increase from $3.04 in 2024.

• 2026 Guidance Affirmed

  Reaffirmed consolidated ongoing EPS guidance for 2026 in the range of $3.36 - $3.46, continuing a track record of over a decade of compound annual earnings growth of more than 6%.

• Substantial Capital Plan

  Outlined projected capital expenditures totaling $3.13 billion in 2026, $3.58 billion in 2027, $3.625 billion in 2028, and $3.065 billion in 2029, primarily for renewables, energy storage, and gas projects.

• Q4 2025 Performance

  Reported Q4 2025 GAAP EPS of $0.55 and ongoing EPS of $0.60, both slightly lower than the prior year's fourth quarter.

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Alliant Energy's latest earnings report highlights a solid 6% growth in ongoing EPS for 2025, demonstrating consistent performance for the utility. The affirmation of 2026 EPS guidance provides stability and predictability for investors. Crucially, the company detailed a significant capital expenditure plan of over $13 billion through 2029, focusing on renewables, energy storage, and gas projects. This substantial investment underpins future rate base growth and reinforces the company's long-term strategy to meet growing customer demand and transition its energy portfolio. While Q4 2025 EPS saw a slight year-over-year decline, the overall full-year performance and forward-looking capital commitments are positive signals for a regulated utility.