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The median of 9 price targets is $76[FMP target], stock is $72, +5.9% vs the analyst consensus median. Q1 FY26 EPS $0.82 vs $0.82 estimate: in line[FMP earnings]. Stock move on D+1: +0.9%.
B- — FMP rating [FMP ratings]. Form 4: unavailable[FMP Form 4].
Quick AnswerAlliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Q2 consensus: revenue $988.0M[FMP est], EPS $0.69[FMP est]. 0 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].
Q1 FY26 EPS $0.82 vs $0.82 estimate: in line[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +0.9%[FMP D+1].
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Earnings Growth Outlook
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Alliant Energy expects its compound annual earnings growth rate across 2027 through 2029 to be 7% plus, based on its current plan.
"Our longer-term earnings outlook remains intact, and based on our current plan, we expect our compound annual earnings growth rate across 2027 through 2029 to be 7% plus."
- Robert J. Durian, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
Large Load Opportunities
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Alliant Energy is making strong progress on the 2 to 4 gigawatts of large load opportunities and has five fully executed data center agreements.
"Looking ahead, we continue to make strong progress on the 2 to 4 gigawatts of future large load opportunities we first announced six months ago. We now have five fully executed data center agreements representing approximately 3.4 gigawatts of contracted demand, with three of these projects under active construction."
- Lisa M. Barton, President and Chief Executive Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
Equity Financing
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Alliant Energy has already raised approximately $1.3 billion of the approximately $2.4 billion of expected common equity needs over the next four years.
"As shown on slide eight, of the approximately $2.4 billion of expected common equity needs over the next four years, we have already raised approximately $1.3 billion through forward equity agreements."
- Robert J. Durian, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
2026 Earnings Outlook
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Alliant Energy is on track to achieve its 2026 earnings targets while executing on its strategic priorities.
"We remain firmly on track to achieve our 2026 earnings targets while executing on our strategic priorities."
- Lisa M. Barton, President and Chief Executive Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
Iowa Electric Rates
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Alliant Energy can keep base electric rates stable in Iowa for at least four more years due to its regulatory framework.
"In Iowa, our regulatory framework enables us to keep base electric rates stable through at least the end of the decade-that is at least four more years of no retail electric base rate reviews in Iowa-while earning our authorized return through retaining tax credits and energy margins from new generation investments."
- Lisa M. Barton, President and Chief Executive Officer - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
Stock Expert AI - Methodology
Historical V1 earnings-model score (archived, May 9, 2026) — not the current MoonshotScore. Current MoonshotScore: LNT stock page
multi-pillar methodology. Revenue Growth strong. Operating Leverage weak.
How is it calculated? ->6 investor frameworks. 2 bullish (Ray Dalio, Buffett), 1 bearish (Ken Griffin), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).
How is it calculated? ->Quality business, trading at fair value.
How is it calculated? ->Past Performance
Q1 FY26 (May 1, 2026) EPS $0.82 vs $0.82 estimate: in line[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +0.9%[FMP D+1].
Q1 FY26 EPS $0.82 vs $0.82 estimate: in line[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +0.9%[FMP].
No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.
Q1 CapEx $414.0M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 21.0%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.
Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.
Market Outlook
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Calendar
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This Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT) Q2 FY26 earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.
Alliant Energy Corporation (LNT): No. This page is educational research, not investment advice. It summarizes analyst consensus and company data; consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.