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Sep 30, 2021

Alliant Energy Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Alliant Energy announced third quarter earnings, reporting GAAP EPS of $1.02 and narrowing 2021 earnings guidance range.

Key Takeaways

Alliant Energy reported a consistent third quarter, with GAAP earnings per share of $1.02, compared to $0.98 in 2020. The company increased and narrowed its 2021 earnings guidance range to $2.61 - $2.67 and provided 2022 earnings guidance range of $2.65 - $2.79. The board of directors approved a 6% increase in the annual common stock dividend target, raising it to $1.71 per share for 2022.

Third quarter GAAP earnings per share was $1.02 in 2021 compared to $0.98 in 2020

Increased and narrowed 2021 earnings guidance range to $2.61 - $2.67

Provided 2022 earnings guidance range of $2.65 - $2.79 and 2022 annual common stock dividend target of $1.71

Increased forecasted 2021 - 2025 net capital expenditures to $7 billion in aggregate

Total Revenue
$1.02B
Previous year: $920M
+11.3%
EPS
$1.02
Previous year: $0.94
+8.5%
Book Value per Share
$23.9
Previous year: $22.9
+4.6%
Common Dividend Rate
$0.403
Previous year: $0.38
+5.9%
Gross Profit
$480M
Previous year: $455M
+5.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$20M
Previous year: $189M
-89.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$76M
Previous year: -$235M
-67.6%
Total Assets
$18.3B
Previous year: $17.5B
+4.5%

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Forward Guidance

Alliant Energy issued EPS guidance for 2022 of $2.65 - $2.79.

Positive Outlook

  • Ability of IPL and WPL to earn their authorized rates of return
  • Stable economy and resulting implications on utility sales
  • Normal temperatures in its utility service territories
  • 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

Revenue & Expenses

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