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Alliant Energy (LNT) 1Q Earnings Meet Estimates; Maintains Optimistic EPS Forecast for 2024

  • Alliant Energy‘s Q1 recorded revenue was $1.03 billion, marking a 4.3% decrease year-over-year, matching the estimate of $1.04 billion.
  • Non-Utility revenue remained constant at $22 million year-over-year.
  • Electric Utility revenue saw an increase of 3% year-over-year, netting $791 million.
  • There was a significant 18% increase year-over-year in Other Utility revenue which resulted in $13 million.
  • Gas Utility revenue dropped significantly by 26% year-over-year to $205 million.
  • Earnings Per Share (EPS) was recorded at 62 cents, compared to 65 cents in the same period last year.
  • Alliant Energy has restated the expected EPS for 2024 to be in the range of $2.99 to $3.13, matching the estimated value of $3.06.
  • The feedback from the market on Alliant is mixed but mostly neutral, with 5 buys and 8 holds, and no sells reported.

A look at Alliant Energy Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend4
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Analysts using Smartkarma Smart Scores have assessed Alliant Energy Corporation’s long-term outlook based on key factors. With a solid score of 4 for Dividend and Momentum, the company is viewed favorably for its consistent dividend payouts and positive price momentum. This suggests a promising path for investors looking for stable returns and potential growth opportunities.

However, Alliant Energy‘s scores for Value, Growth, and Resilience are slightly lower, indicating room for improvement in these areas. The company operates as a public-utility service provider in the Midwest, offering electric, natural gas, and water services to customers in several states. Despite some areas for growth, the overall outlook for Alliant Energy remains positive, especially for investors seeking steady dividends and market momentum.


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