Alliant Energy has announced U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) consolidated unaudited earnings per share (EPS) of $1.52 for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $1.09 for the third quarter of 2025.

Key takeaways:

• Third quarter GAAP earnings per share were $1.52 in 2026, compared to $1.09 in 2025
• Narrowed 2026 ongoing earnings guidance to $3.41 - $3.46 per share, the top half of the original guidance range
• Announced 2027 earnings guidance range of $3.63 - $3.73 per share and 2027 annual common stock dividend target of $2.25 per share
• Increased four-year capital expenditure forecast by 19% to $15.9 billion to meet growing demand
• Extending IPL retail electric base rate stability plan through 2030 while earning authorized return on equity

“We delivered another solid quarter of operating performance and our full-year earnings expectation has been narrowed to within the top half of the original 2026 ongoing EPS guidance range,” according to Lisa Barton, Alliant Energy President and CEO. “We are driving meaningful economic development for the communities we are privileged to serve and converting it into durable investment growth, while earning our authorized returns, strengthening reliability, and maintaining affordability. We are extending IPL’s retail electric base rate stability plan by one additional year, providing Iowa retail electric customers with predictability through the end of 2030.