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Jun 30, 2020
Alliant Energy Q2 2020 Earnings Report
Alliant Energy's second quarter earnings were announced, showing increased EPS compared to the previous year, driven by rate base increases and favorable temperature impacts, offset by higher depreciation and income tax timing.
Key Takeaways
Alliant Energy reported a solid second quarter with increased EPS, driven by rate base growth and favorable weather, which was partially offset by higher expenses and tax timing. The company reaffirmed its 2020 earnings guidance.
Alliant Energy reported GAAP consolidated EPS of $0.54 for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $0.40 in 2019.
Utilities and Corporate Services generated $0.48 EPS, up from $0.38 in the second quarter of 2019, driven by increasing rate base and favorable temperature impacts.
Non-utility and Parent operations generated $0.02 EPS, an increase from $(0.01) in the second quarter of 2019, primarily due to the timing of income taxes.
The company is affirming its 2020 earnings guidance range of $2.34 to $2.48.
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Forward Guidance
Alliant Energy's consolidated EPS guidance of $2.34 to $2.48 for 2020 remains unchanged.
Positive Outlook
- Ability of IPL and WPL to earn their authorized rates of return
- Normal temperatures in its utility service territories
- Gradual improvement through the remainder of 2020 of COVID-19 related sales impacts
- Execution of cost controls
- Execution of capital expenditure and financing plans
Challenges Ahead
- Impacts of any material non-cash valuation adjustments
- Regulatory-related charges or credits
- Reorganizations or restructurings
- Future changes in laws, regulations or regulatory policies
- Adjustments made to deferred tax assets and liabilities from valuation allowances
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