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The company kept its 2026 guidance intact and highlighted a clear long-term growth plan (60% load by 2031) with tangible near-term catalysts (data-center projects) that could drive upside in earnings and multiple valuation. The modest year-over-year EPS decline is offset by a stronger guidance stance and visible capex-driven growth path, which historically supports sentiment and stock performance when regulators permit rate recovery.
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Alliant Energy reported Q2 2026 GAAP EPS of $0.65, modestly below the prior year. The company reaffirmed its 2026 ongoing EPS guidance of $3.36–$3.46, with results trending in the upper half of the range, while signaling a robust long‑term growth trajectory from 60% load growth by 2031 and progressing data-center and energy-resource investments that could lift earnings power.
Q2 2026 GAAP EPS: $0.65, down from $0.68 in 2025.
Reaffirms 2026 ongoing EPS guidance: $3.36-$3.46, trending in upper half.
Projected 60% load growth by 2031; data-center investments progressing.
Earnings call scheduled for July 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CT.
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