Alliant Energy Reports Q1 Earnings, Launches New $1 Billion ATM Program, and Secures Major Data Center Agreement

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Alliant Energy reported increased Q1 earnings, launched a new $1 billion ATM program for future capital raises, and announced a significant data center electric service agreement, signaling continued investment in its utility infrastructure.

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• Q1 Earnings Growth

  Net income attributable to common shareowners increased to $224 million ($0.87 diluted EPS) for Q1 2026, up from $213 million ($0.83 diluted EPS) in Q1 2025.

• New $1 Billion At-The-Market (ATM) Program Launched

  Alliant Energy filed a new prospectus supplement to sell up to $1 billion in common stock through 2029 via an ATM program, replacing a fully utilized $1.3 billion 2025 program. This provides significant future capital raising capacity.

• Significant Capital Raised Under Prior ATM Programs

  For Q1 2026, counterparties borrowed and sold 5,002,675 shares for $356 million under the 2025 ATM program and 362,000 shares for $26 million under the new 2026 ATM program. These shares are yet to be issued by Alliant Energy upon settlement of forward sale agreements.

• Convertible Debt Settlement and Share Issuance

  The company settled $575 million of 3.875% convertible senior notes, issuing 834,811 common shares for the excess conversion obligation, contributing to a 0.44% increase in outstanding shares during the quarter.

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Alliant Energy's first-quarter results show modest growth in net income and EPS, supported by higher revenue requirements from capital investments. The company has launched a new $1 billion At-The-Market (ATM) equity offering program, replacing a fully utilized prior program, which provides significant capital raising capacity but also represents potential future dilution for shareholders. This capital is intended to support substantial infrastructure investments, including new wind and gas generation projects, and to capitalize on growing customer demand, notably a new 370 MW data center agreement in IPL's service territory. While the ATM program introduces potential dilution, it is a common financing strategy for utilities funding large capital plans and is balanced by positive operational and regulatory developments aimed at long-term growth.