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.
Alliant Energy's consolidated EPS guidance of $2.34 to $2.48 for 2020 remains unchanged.
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