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Dec 31, 2019

Alliant Energy Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Alliant Energy announced Q4 2019 earnings, with GAAP EPS of $0.46 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.44. The results were influenced by higher revenue requirements due to increasing rate base and adjustments related to ATC ROE reserve.

Key Takeaways

Alliant Energy reported solid financial results for Q4 2019. GAAP EPS was $0.46, while non-GAAP EPS was $0.44, excluding ATC ROE reserve adjustments. The company's performance was driven by higher revenue requirements, partially offset by increased depreciation and interest expenses.

Alliant Energy's Q4 2019 GAAP EPS was $0.46, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.44.

The results reflect higher revenue requirements primarily from increasing rate base.

Earnings were affected by ATC ROE reserve adjustments.

Alliant Energy is focused on renewable energy investments and grid modernization.

Total Revenue
$880M
Previous year: $874M
+0.8%
EPS
$0.44
Previous year: $0.36
+22.2%
Book Value per Share
$21.2
Common Dividend Rate
$0.355
Total Electric Sales
7.85M
Gross Profit
$331M
Previous year: $277M
+19.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$16M
Previous year: $20.9M
-23.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$485M
Previous year: -$468M
+3.6%
Total Assets
$16.7B
Previous year: $15.4B
+8.3%

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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
  • 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

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